Come On Get Higher
Matt Nathanson Lyrics
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And I miss the rush of your skin
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the sound of your voice
Loudest thing in my head
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you said
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
I'd make you forget
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the pull of your heart
I taste the sparks on your tongue
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Sing sha la la la
Sing sha la la la la
Ooh Ooh Ooh
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
It's all wrong, it's all wrong
It's all wrong, it's so right
So come on, get higher
So come on and get higher
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works in your arms
The lyrics to Matt Nathanson's "Come On Get Higher" express a longing for someone who is no longer present. The singer misses the sound of their voice, the rush of their skin, and the stillness of their presence. They want to forget everything else and be pulled down hard, drowned in love. The image of walking on water and knowing what's next emphasizes the singer's desire to control their situation.
The chorus repeats the title phrase, urging the subject to "come on, get higher." This phrase takes on different meanings as the song progresses. At first, it seems to refer to the desired state of being "drowned in love." As the song continues, however, it shifts to a more figurative meaning. The singer wants the subject to lift them up, to make them feel elevated and inspired. The repetition of the phrase "faith and desire and the swing of your hips" emphasizes the physicality of this desire and the importance of passion.
The bridge of the song features the chant-like refrain "hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on" followed by the instruction to "sing sha la la la." The repetition of these simple phrases, combined with the "ooh ooh ooh" background vocals, creates a hypnotic, almost meditative effect. This section of the song serves as a release, a chance to surrender to the emotions being expressed.
Overall, "Come On Get Higher" is a love song that celebrates both the physical and emotional aspects of desire. The singer is looking for someone who can fulfill their needs for connection, inspiration, and passion, and is willing to surrender themselves completely to achieve that connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss the sound of your voice
I long for the sound of your voice in my life
And I miss the rush of your skin
I miss the feeling of your body next to mine
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in
I miss the peaceful moment that we share as we inhale and exhale together
If I could walk on water
If I was capable of the impossible
If I could tell you what's next
If I knew what the future holds
I'd make you believe
I'd make you trust me without hesitation
I'd make you forget
I'd make you forget all your worries and just be with me
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
I want you to lift me up, make me feel alive, and make me speak my soul
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
I want to experience complete trust and passion, while watching you dance
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
Overwhelm me with your love, even if it's too much
Loudest thing in my head
You occupy a significant and prominent place in my thoughts
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you said
I yearn to relive the perfectly sweet and passionate things you said to me
I miss the pull of your heart
I miss the feeling of your love drawing me closer
I taste the sparks on your tongue
I can still feel the passion in your words and your kiss
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
I feel like I'm experiencing heaven, hell, and everything in between when I'm with you
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Don't let go of this feeling, this love, this moment
Sing sha la la la
Sing sha la la la la
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Expressing the ecstasy of love in a way beyond words
It's all wrong, it's all wrong
It's all wrong, it's so right
This may not fit into what society deems as right, but it feels completely natural and right to us
So come on, get higher
So come on and get higher
Come on, let's experience this all-consuming love together
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works in your arms
Everything feels perfect when I'm wrapped up in your loving embrace
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mark Weinberg, Matt Nathanson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Medieval Truth
One of those songs that makes you nostalgic for a life you didn't live, remember memories you didn't have
RBondZ007
So accurate it hurts
Evelyn Zarate
Wierd i have that too
CandiGale73
patrick miller - you do, it’s because you’re living it now, but you just don’t see it yet. I always thought my life was dull. Here I am, nearly 50, and I do now. You’ll appreciate them as you age. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
J S
Dude! Couldn't have said it better!
Pamela Williams Lighthouse Ministry
What an awesome comment. It truly is a great song. My husband and I have been together for 16 years now. This has always been our song and when we get married, officially, this summer, this will be the first song we dance to. One of the greats, no doubt.
Kaflor
Just saw Matt live with Matchbox 20 and he was AWESOME. Loved the show!! This song was even better live!
littlesassilie
I SAW THEM LAST NIGHT AND WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THE SAME THING ❤
James Thrall
I was at that same concert with Matchbox 20
Stephen Ridel
I seen them at Riverbend ! Excellent show !