Higher
Shawn Mathews Lyrics
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More thoughts, keep it inside
Silent, I don't wanna hide
Save it all for another ride
Down bad, I don't wanna run
Given how far I've come
Would it kill me to have fun
I see it all, I just want some
Found a picture of you in my pocket
Remind me of you when I bought it
For now, I'll pretend I never saw it
Took a look but now I gotta toss it
One step, try a little bit harder
One more, go a little bit farther
Try my best stepping out of the fire
A little more, a little bit higher
A little more, a little more
A little more, a little more
A little more, a little more
A little more, a little more
Another day, another fight
Gave it all, you crossed a line
I gotta know, did I do it right
All this messing with my mind
I think about it all the time
Of the days when you were mine
Toxic, didn't realize
But you made it seem alright
Found a picture of you in my pocket
Remind me of you when I bought it
For now, I'll pretend I never saw it
Took a look but now I gotta toss it
One step, try a little bit harder
One more, go a little bit farther
Try my best stepping out of the fire
A little more, a little bit higher
A little more, a little more
A little more, a little more
A little more, a little more
A little more, a little more
And I try to forget what we've been through
But the truth is that I don't want to
And I know that you're hurting too
Once step try a little bit harder
One more, go a little bit farther
Try my best stepping out of the fire
A little more, a little bit higher
One step, try a little bit harder
One more, go a little bit farther
Try my best stepping out of the fire
A little more, a little bit higher
The lyrics of Shawn Mathews's song "Higher" delve into themes of inner struggles, emotional turmoil, and the desire for self-growth and liberation.
In the first paragraph, the artist expresses a sense of keeping one's thoughts and feelings bottled up inside, not wanting to hide but also not wanting to confront them. The line "Down bad, I don't wanna run, Given how far I've come" suggests that despite feeling low or defeated, the artist acknowledges their progress and wants to find joy in life. They yearn for some relief or positivity amidst their internal battles.
The second paragraph introduces the idea of reminiscing about a past relationship. The artist finds a picture of their former partner, which triggers memories and emotions. However, they decide to pretend they never saw it and throw it away, perhaps indicating a desire to move on and let go of the past. This can be seen as an attempt to distance oneself from the pain and heartache associated with the relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of pushing oneself further, trying harder, and aiming for greater heights. The repeated phrase "One step, try a little bit harder, One more, go a little bit farther" reflects the artist's determination to break free from their current situation. They want to rise above the challenges they face, whether it be emotional turmoil or the impact of a past relationship. The repetition of "A little more, a little more" highlights the gradual progress and the continuous effort required for personal growth.
The final verse acknowledges the difficulty of moving on and forgetting the past. The artist admits to not wanting to forget what they have been through, suggesting that they recognize the importance of their experiences and the pain they have endured. The line "And I know that you're hurting too" implies that both parties in the past relationship have experienced pain and heartache. However, the artist still strives to try harder and go farther, continuing their journey of self-healing and growth.
Overall, the lyrics of "Higher" encapsulate the struggles of inner battles and the quest for personal improvement. It showcases the desire to find joy, let go of past pain, and overcome challenges through perseverance and self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, another night
Every day and every night, another cycle of thoughts and emotions
More thoughts, keep it inside
Having more thoughts but choosing to keep them hidden within
Silent, I don't wanna hide
Being silent, but not wanting to conceal oneself completely
Save it all for another ride
Saving all the emotions and experiences for another journey
Down bad, I don't wanna run
Feeling low, but not wanting to escape or avoid the situation
Given how far I've come
Considering the progress made so far
Would it kill me to have fun
Wondering if it would be detrimental to simply enjoy oneself
I see it all, I just want some
Observing everything, but desiring a share of it
Found a picture of you in my pocket
Discovering a picture of you kept close at hand
Remind me of you when I bought it
Serving as a reminder of you at the time of purchase
For now, I'll pretend I never saw it
Temporarily deciding to pretend that the picture was never found
Took a look but now I gotta toss it
Having briefly glanced at it, but now needing to discard it
One step, try a little bit harder
Taking one step forward and pushing oneself a bit more
One more, go a little bit farther
Adding one more effort to go a little bit beyond the current limit
Try my best stepping out of the fire
Giving one's utmost to escape from a challenging situation
A little more, a little bit higher
Striving for a little more progress, aiming for a higher level
Another day, another fight
Facing another day with conflicts and disagreements
Gave it all, you crossed a line
Putting in all efforts, but you went beyond acceptable boundaries
I gotta know, did I do it right
Needing to understand if the actions were done correctly
All this messing with my mind
Causing confusion and disturbance in my thoughts
I think about it all the time
Constantly reflecting and pondering on the matter
Of the days when you were mine
Recalling the time when you belonged to me
Toxic, didn't realize
Not recognizing the toxicity of the relationship
But you made it seem alright
Despite the toxicity, you managed to create an illusion of everything being fine
And I try to forget what we've been through
Attempting to erase the memories of our shared experiences
But the truth is that I don't want to
Admitting that deep down, there is a reluctance to forget
And I know that you're hurting too
Being aware that you are also experiencing pain
Once step try a little bit harder
Taking another step forward and pushing oneself harder
One more, go a little bit farther
Adding one more effort to go even beyond the current limit
Try my best stepping out of the fire
Giving one's utmost to escape from a challenging situation
A little more, a little bit higher
Striving for a little more progress, aiming for a higher level
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, RDSD PUBLISHING
Written by: Kylie Fernands, Shawn Mathews
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