Higher Ground
Missy Elliott Feat. Yolanda Adams Kim Burrel Dorinda Clark & Karen Clark Lyrics

Ohh yea yea yea
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the journey of moving to higher ground

I'm movin on (mmhmm) can't nothin stop me now
Expressing confidence and determination to overcome obstacles and move forward

I'm pressin on (higher ground) to higher ground
Setting the goal to reach higher ground and making a conscious effort to move towards it

Each step I take (oooooh) is a new dawning of
Seeing each new step as an opportunity to grow and progress

A brand new day (higher ground) for higher ground
Looking forward to a new day with a fresh start on higher ground

Obstacles and situations, people places and things
Acknowledging the challenges and hardships that may come along the way

I must overcome, cause there's a battle to be won
Recognizing the need to overcome obstacles in order to achieve the goal of reaching higher ground

With my mind set on higher things
Focusing on the goal of reaching higher ground and not getting sidetracked by other distractions

These things have become my footstool
Viewing challenges and obstacles as opportunities to climb higher

I'm determined to reach my goal
Being resolved and committed to reaching the goal of higher ground

I need peace for my soul
Recognizing the need for inner peace and tranquility along the journey

The race is not given to the swift
Knowing that success is not only for the fastest or strongest, but for those who persevere

Nor the battle to the strong only
Recognizing that the outcome of the battle is not solely determined by physical strength

But instead (??? ???)
Possibly suggesting that success comes from a combination of factors, rather than just one

But we gotta stay strong and fight on
Encouraging the need to stay strong and persevere in the face of adversity

Sometimes you feel like your foot might slip
Acknowledging the difficult and uncertain moments along the journey

Cause it's too much goin on
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges and obstacles faced

Just realize your goal is greater than your struggle
Remembering that the ultimate goal of reaching higher ground is more important than any temporary struggle or hardship

Just hold on and be strong
Encouraging perseverance and strength in the face of adversity

I'm a witness (I'm a witness) for Jesus (nobody but Jesus)
Acknowledging a personal belief and faith in Jesus Christ

When I was down, and no one was there
Referencing a time of personal struggle and hardship

He picked me up, and he carried me
Expressing gratitude for divine assistance in overcoming struggles and achieving the goal of reaching higher ground

Be strong, and fight on
Encouraging perseverance and strength in the face of adversity

But by all means, keeeeeeeeeeep moving
Urging the need to keep pushing forward and not give up