After the release of their first album, the duo released their debut EP, My Friends Never Die in 2013. In 2014, their sophomore release, In Return, dropped and took the world by storm. A remix by RAC of the lead single, Say My Name, earned the duo their first Grammy Nomination (for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical) at the 58th Grammy Awards.
Their third studio album, A Moment Apart, was released on September 8, 2017. Peaking at the Billboard 200 at #3 while at the same time topping the Top Electronic/Dance Albums Chart, the duo were reaching newfound success. A Moment Apart was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album, with it's lead single ("Line of Sight") being nominated for Best Dance Recording, at the 60th Grammy Awards in 2018.
Higher Ground
Odesza Lyrics
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That I can't sleep tonight
My only vice
Is standing by your side
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
So just take me there
To higher ground
Save me
I'm holding onto you
My sun is fading
I'm falling into blue
Why don't you save me
My blood is running cold
So lift me up
And get me to higher ground
Would you give me shelter
I need you now
If you lead, I'll follow
I'm reaching out
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
To higher ground
Save me
I'm holding onto you
My sun is fading
I'm falling into blue
Why don't you save me
My blood is running cold
So lift me up
And get me to higher ground
The lyrics of Odesza's song "Higher Ground" are about a person who is struggling to sleep due to an emotional burden that they carry. The person's only solace is being with their loved one, and they plead for them to love them better and lift them to a place of happiness and peace, which they refer to as "higher ground." The lyrics suggest that the person is going through tough times and needs someone to save them from their problems. They emphasize that the love of the other person is capable of taking them to a better place, free from the weight of their troubles.
The chorus of this song is quite powerful and captures the essence of the song's meaning. It suggests that the singer is looking to escape the negativity and bad feelings that they experience and is in search of higher ground - a sanctuary safe from the negative influences of the real world. The verse that follows this chorus speaks to the same thing, with the singer once again pleading to be lifted to higher ground, promising that they are willing to follow anyone who leads them there.
In summary, the song's title, lyrics and overall feel emphasize the need for love, care, and support in tough times. The song creates an emotional appeal that stresses how much someone needs a friend, a loved one, or a partner to lean on during hard times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no surprise
It's not unexpected
That I can't sleep tonight
I'm having trouble sleeping
My only vice
The only negative thing about me
Is standing by your side
Is being close to you
So won't you love me better
Please show me more affection
I'm waiting here
I'm patiently anticipating your love
I need you now
I require your presence presently
Gravity can't hold us down
Nothing can keep us from rising higher together
So just take me there
Lead me to a better place
To higher ground
To a greater state of being
Save me
Rescue me from my current state
I'm holding onto you
I'm relying on you for support
My sun is fading
My source of warmth and happiness is disappearing
I'm falling into blue
I'm descending into sadness
Why don't you save me
Why won't you come to my aid?
My blood is running cold
I'm feeling lifeless and numb
So lift me up
Raise me to a better state of being
And get me to higher ground
Bring me to a better place in life
Would you give me shelter
Can you provide me with safety and protection?
If you lead, I'll follow
I'm willing to follow your lead
I'm reaching out
I'm asking for your help
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Aaron Spiro, Adam Martin Novodor, Clayton Joseph Knight, Harrison Gordon Mills, India Rain Quateman, Nikolai Patrick Prange
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sharnam506
LYRICS:
Ain't no surprise
That I can't sleep tonight
My only vice
Is standing by your side
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
To higher ground
Save me
I'm holding onto you
My sun is fading
I'm falling into blue
Why don't you save me
My blood is running cold
So lift me up
And get me to higher ground
Would you give me shelter
I need you now
If you lead, I'll follow
I'm reaching out
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
To higher ground
Save me
I'm holding onto you
My sun is fading
I'm falling into blue
Why don't you save me
My blood is running cold
So lift me up
And get me to higher ground
@trakyboy5128
Higher ground.
Ain't no surprise
That I can't sleep tonight
My only vice
Is standing by your side
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
To higher ground
Save me
I'm holding onto you
My sun is fading
I'm falling into blue
Why don't you save me
My blood is running cold
So lift me up
And get me to higher ground
Would you give me shelter
I need you now
If you lead, I'll follow
I'm reaching out
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
So won't you love me better
I'm waiting here
I need you now
Gravity can't hold us down
So just take me there
To higher ground
Save me
I'm holding onto you
My sun is fading
I'm falling into blue
Why don't you save me
My blood is running cold
So lift me up
And get me to higher ground
@caitiescout
the color scheme of this music video is exactly how every odesza song sounds AND feels.
@VanLifeVibes
not exactly sure what it all means but I definitely feel a vibe when I listen to Odesza, almost out of this world and psychadelic
@MsLiannne
ACCURATE
@Moneyman-33
I used to think all electronic music was talentless generic garbage. I thank Daft Punk, ODESZA, and Porter Robinson for showing me I was wrong. Electronic music can be just as artistic as any genre on the planet. Just a lot of crap electronic music out there its hard to sift through.
@FCastillo000
Dark, yet bright at the same time. Neon lights at night.
@rateatallfoodratingcompany7808
That is sooooo true. <3
@DropSession
That's what we want in music industry. Simply beautiful. Just great.
@GamersDecideOfficial
yes, not like Diplo. He is fake and gay
@chillykiwi2713
@@GamersDecideOfficial Well that's homophobic so fck off
@colet6473
Your music is like a breath of fresh air.