Higher
Shawn Mendes Lyrics


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I can't get much higher

New York in the summertime
Get close with a bottle of wine
Last year was a broken heart
Last year was a broken heart
Last year was a broken heart
Damn, flip it around, what a beautiful start

You and me on the top of the roof
Slow dance in the light of the moon, yeah
Never thought it would get this far
Never thought it would get this far, no
Never thought it would get this far
Wow, flip it around, what a beautiful start

The drinks are getting better
The view is looking nice
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher
Let's stay like this forever
I'll kiss you every night
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher

All eyes are looking at us
But I can't stop falling in love
Always been the one that I want, yeah
Always been the one that I want, yeah
Always been the one that I want
Wow, look at us now, damn, what have we done
I almost can't believe it
So please don't wake me if I'm dreaming
Whenever I'm with you

The drinks are getting better
The view is looking nice
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher
Let's stay like this forever
I'll kiss you every night
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher

Say
Say you won't let go
All I know is I can't get much higher
I can't get much higher

The drinks are getting better (better)
The view is looking nice (na-na)
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high (can't get much higher)
No, I can't get much higher
Let's stay like this forever
I'll kiss you every night
As long as we're together




No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shawn Mendes's song "Higher" speak about the joy of being in love and the hope that it will last forever. The first verse describes a couple enjoying each other's company on the rooftop overlooking New York City during summertime. The singer reflects on the previous year, which was difficult due to heartbreak, but now things have turned around, and he appreciates the beauty of their relationship.


In the second verse, the singer talks about how they are the center of attention with everyone looking at them. However, he is falling more and more in love with their partner and can't believe how lucky they are. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being high and the singer's reluctance to come down from the heights of love that they have reached. He hopes to stay with his love forever and kiss them every night, never wanting to lose what they have.


The phrase "I can't get much higher" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of being on top of the world and not wanting to come down. The song represents the joy and happiness that comes with being in love and the idea of wanting to stay in that moment forever.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't get much higher
The singer is expressing his highest level of happiness and contentment in the present moment; he feels like he has reached the peak of his satisfaction.


New York in the summertime
The singer sets the location of the song as New York City in the summertime, which he portrays as a vibrant and exciting place.


Get close with a bottle of wine
The singer suggests that he and his partner are enjoying each other's company with some wine which has brought them closer to each other.


Last year was a broken heart
The singer admits that he had a heartbreak last year which might have been painful and difficult for him to deal with.


Damn, flip it around, what a beautiful start
The singer acknowledges that even though he had a broken heart last year, it has led him to a beautiful start with his current partner, and he is grateful for it.


You and me on the top of the roof
The singer imagines himself and his partner on a rooftop, where they are dancing together in the moonlight and enjoying each other's presence.


Slow dance in the light of the moon, yeah
The singer emphasizes the romantic moment he's having with his partner by describing a slow dance under the moonlight.


Never thought it would get this far
The singer admits that he did not expect that he and his partner would progress in their relationship to such a degree, but he is thrilled that they have.


Wow, flip it around, what a beautiful start
The singer expresses his gratitude for the journey he's had with his partner, despite starting from difficult circumstances last year.


The drinks are getting better
The singer suggests that the drinks are improving, which is making the moment more enjoyable for him and his partner.


The view is looking nice
The singer highlights the enchanting view that he and his partner are witnessing, which is uplifting their mood and adding to the joyful atmosphere.


As long as we're together
The singer values time spent with his partner and desires for them to stay together, indicating his deep affection for them.


No, I can't get much higher, high, high
The singer reiterates that he is content and happy at the moment, and he doesn't think anything could make him feel better or happier right now.


Let's stay like this forever
The singer expresses his desire to preserve the moment and wants to sustain the joy and love he and his partner share forever.


I'll kiss you every night
The singer expresses his love for his partner and how he wants to preserve the intimacy between them by kissing them every night.


All eyes are looking at us
The singer is aware that people are observing him and his partner but is not bothered by their attention as he's consumed with love.


But I can't stop falling in love
The singer expresses that he is continually falling in love with his partner, and he doesn't want to stop loving them.


Always been the one that I want, yeah
The singer declares that his partner has always been someone he desires and has wanted to be with and is now happy to share his life with them.


Wow, look at us now, damn, what have we done
The singer is in disbelief of the happiness and love he and his partner share, and he's amazed by the journey they've both made together.


I almost can't believe it
The singer is incredulous about the love and happiness he is experiencing, and he finds it hard to believe it's real.


So please don't wake me if I'm dreaming
The singer hopes that the moment they are experiencing together is not just a dream, and he wants to preserve it for as long as possible.


Say you won't let go
The singer asks his partner to assure him that they won't leave him or let go of their love and intimacy.


All I know is I can't get much higher
The singer emphasizes that he is grateful for the moment and the love he has with his partner and that he can't imagine feeling any higher than this.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Scott Harris, Shawn Mendes

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@batwoman9290

When I LOOK UP AT THE STARS
I WONDER that its ALWAYS BEEN YOU
24 HOURS pass by and I CAN'T IMAGINE
Me without a PIECE OF YOU
And slowly I drift into a sweet DREAM
Where you TEACH ME HOW TO LOVE
And this SONG FOR NO ONE becomes
A sweet hymn as our bodies sway
At 3 : 05 I wake with a shudder
Uneasy, should I CALL MY FRIENDS?
But then I get lost in your WONDERLAND
I just want ya forever, am I a MONSTER?
You take me HIGHER, its true
I wonder what its like to be loved by you.

Thank you for reading! :)



@eliasescobar3234

I can't get much higher

New York in the summertime
Get close with a bottle of wine
Last year was a broken heart
Last year was a broken heart
Last year was a broken heart
Damn, flip it around, what a beautiful start


You and me on the top of the roof
Slow dance in the light of the moon
Never thought we would get this far
Never thought we would get this far, no
Never thought we would get this far
Why flip it around? What a beautiful start
*-
The drinks are gettin' better, the view is lookin' nice
As long as we're together, no, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher
Let's stay like this forever
I'll kiss you every night
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher

All eyes are lookin' at us
But I can't stop fallin' in love
Always been the one that I want, yeah
Always been the one that I want, yeah
Always been the one that I want
Wow, look at us now, damn, what have we done?

I almost can't believe it
So please don't wake me if I'm dreamin'
Whenever I'm with you

The drinks are gettin' better, the view is lookin' nice
As long as we're together, no I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher
Let's stay like this forever
I'll kiss you every night
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher

Say, say you won't let go
All I know
Is I can't get much higher

I can't get much higher
The drinks are gettin' better (better)
The view is lookin' nice (na, na)
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher (can't get much higher) high, high
No, I can't get much higher
Let's stay like this forever
I'll kiss you every night
As long as we're together
No, I can't get much higher, high, high
No, I can't get much higher



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@batwoman9290

When I LOOK UP AT THE STARS
I WONDER that its ALWAYS BEEN YOU
24 HOURS pass by and I CAN'T IMAGINE
Me without a PIECE OF YOU
And slowly I drift into a sweet DREAM
Where you TEACH ME HOW TO LOVE
And this SONG FOR NO ONE becomes
A sweet hymn as our bodies sway
At 3 : 05 I wake with a shudder
Uneasy, should I CALL MY FRIENDS?
But then I get lost in your WONDERLAND
I just want ya forever, am I a MONSTER?
You take me HIGHER, its true
I wonder what its like to be loved by you.

Thank you for reading! :)

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