Higher Than the Sun
Primal Scream Lyrics
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Let it guide me
Experience and innocence bleed inside me
Hallucinogens can open me or untie me
I drift in inner space free of time
I find a higher state of grace in my mind
I'm beautiful
I live just for today
I don't care about tomorrow
What I got in my head
You can't buy, steal or borrow
I believe in live and let live
I believe you get what you give
I've glimpsed I have tasted
Fantastical places
My soul's an oasis
Higher than the sun
I'm higher than the sun
I'm higher than the sun
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In Primal Scream's "Higher Than the Sun," the lyrics speak to the idea of finding inner peace and enlightenment through the use of drugs and expanding one's mind. The first verse speaks to the power of one's inner light and how it can guide them through life. The use of hallucinogens is mentioned as a way to open or untie the mind, ultimately leading to a higher state of consciousness. The chorus emphasizes the singer's belief in living in the present moment and not worrying about the future. They believe in the idea of karma and that one will receive what they put out into the world. The final verse speaks to the idea of experiencing fantastical places and finding one's own oasis within oneself by reaching a higher level of consciousness.
The lyrics of "Higher Than the Sun" reflect the counterculture movement of the 1990s and the idea of seeking spiritual enlightenment through the use of drugs. The song was released in 1991 and was a critical and commercial success in the UK. It has been noted as one of the defining songs of the acid house movement, which was centered around the use of the drug ecstasy as a means of achieving spiritual transcendence. In addition to its popularity in the UK, the song also gained a following in the United States and has been credited with influencing the development of the trip-hop genre.
Line by Line Meaning
My brightest star's my inner light
The source of my intelligence is within me.
Let it guide me
Allow that intelligence to guide me.
Experience and innocence bleed inside me
I have learned much and have been able to keep my purity.
Hallucinogens can open me or untie me
Taking mind-altering substances can either help me see things more clearly or cause me to lose my grip on reality.
I drift in inner space free of time
I am able to experience a state of being detached from temporal constraints.
I find a higher state of grace in my mind
I am able to attain an elevated state of consciousness simply through contemplation.
I'm beautiful
I have a sense of self-worth and respect for my own beauty.
I wasn't born to follow
I have a strong sense of independence and do not conform to societal expectations.
I live just for today
I choose to live in the moment, unconcerned with the future.
I don't care about tomorrow
The future holds no sway over me.
What I got in my head
My thoughts and ideas.
You can't buy, steal or borrow
The value of my thoughts and ideas cannot be acquired by any means other than experiencing them oneself.
I believe in live and let live
I hold a philosophy of mutual respect for individual life choices.
I believe you get what you give
I believe that what you put out into the world is returned to you.
I've glimpsed I have tasted
I have seen and experienced fleeting moments of transcendence.
Fantastical places
Otherworldly realms or states of being.
My soul's an oasis
My inner being is a sanctuary from the turbulence of life outside.
Higher than the sun
I have reached an elevated state beyond the bounds of this world.
I'm higher than the sun
I exist in a state that surpasses the normal human experience.
Higher than the sun
I am in an exalted state beyond anything that can be measured or quantified.
Higher than the sun
I am in a state that goes beyond worldly concerns.
Higher than the sun
I have transcended earthly limitations.
Higher than the sun
I exist in a plane that is not bound by physical laws.
Higher than the sun
I am in a state of euphoria that defies description.
Higher than the sun
I have elevated myself beyond the ordinary experience of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Colin Innes, Bobby Gillespie, Robert Clearie Young
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My brightest star's my inner light, let it guide me
Experience and innocence bleed inside me
Hallucinogens can open me or untie me
I drift in inner space, free of time
I find a higher state of grace in my mind
[Verse 2]
I'm beautiful, I wasn't born to follow
I live just for today, don't care 'bout tomorrow
What I've got in my head, you can't buy, steal or borrow
I believe in live and let live
I believe you get what you give
[Bridge]
I've glimpsed, I have tasted
Fantastical places
My soul's an oasis
Higher than the sun
I'm higher than the sun
I'm higher than the sun
[Outro]
Higher than the sun
@onelittleindian745
What an album. Played it to death in the 90's. Full blast, wacked out yer face on whatever. I cry for these days.
@themysticmuse1111
Hugs.
@matthewc.419
Me too
@pippzedd1438
I still play it monthly
It’s never tired.
@medicixxvl3126
They always remind me of my last girlfriend. I alalways think of her when i hear this song.
@Sr19769p
Music to live by. 'What I've got in my head you can't buy, steal or borrow' - what a lyric - beautiful
@gorideher
I'm beautiful, I wasn't born to follow ....
@inphanta
I believe in love and let live, I believe you get what you give…
@Rodrifagus
41 anos de idade, 26 anos ouvindo... e ainda me emociona...
@benupton6616
Thanks to producer Andrew Weatherall, primal scream remain in the untouchable album category with "screamadelica" . A truly poignant timepiece that sounds like it's beyond expectation.. Especially in these dark mundane days of mass produced dogshit