Higher
The Cardigans feat. Tom Jones Lyrics
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I sure need a good companion
I'm losing it but you're the same
Without you I move at random
Abusing 'cause you're a friend
And there's no Jesus here to explain
And take me higher
Come take me higher
Take me higher
Oh take me higher
Come take me high above our time
We'll make it out of here oh yeah
You justify you're not afraid
And I won't feel like this forever
You wait with me, because you know
There's so much more than this before we go
To take us higher
Come take us higher
Come take us high above our time
Take us higher
Oh take us higher
Come take us high above our time
We'll make it out of here
Come take us out of here
Take us anywhere oh yeah
The Cardigans featuring Tom Jones’ song “Higher” is a serene and a relaxed tune that has a theme of companionship, escapism, and hope. In the first verse, the singer expresses gratitude that the companion is around as they need good company. Losing it and moving randomly may mean that the singer is feeling depressed or lost and needs someone to help them keep it together. The next line “Abusing 'cause you're a friend” could indicate that in the face of stress, the singer takes it out on the friend, but the friend is patient and understanding, and there is no higher power to explain why things have been hard. The chorus reiterates the need to be lifted higher than the current predicament, higher above current reality, and escape from the stresses of life. The second verse narrates that the friend is not afraid, and there is a promise of hope beyond these tough times. They express that there is much more to life than this, and the friend waits for them because they believe in a brighter future. The song ends with a final chorus, and the singer pleads for the friend to take them out of here and anywhere they can escape the current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm glad you came around today
I am happy that you came by today
I sure need a good companion
I really need someone to be with
I'm losing it but you're the same
I am feeling mentally unstable, but your presence is unchanging
Without you I move at random
When you're not with me, I feel directionless
Abusing 'cause you're a friend
I am taking advantage of you because you're my friend
And there's no Jesus here to explain
There's no one to offer me spiritual guidance or explanation
And take me higher
Please elevate me to a better state of being
Come take me higher
Please come and raise me up
Come take me high above our time
Take me away from the present time and space
Take me higher
Bring me to a higher level
Oh take me higher
Oh please elevate me higher
Come take me high above our time
Escort me away from our current time frame
We'll make it out of here oh yeah
We will succeed and depart from this situation
You justify you're not afraid
You explain why you're not scared of what's happening
And I won't feel like this forever
I won't endure these emotions perpetually
You wait with me, because you know
You sit by my side as you understand my circumstances
There's so much more than this before we go
There's bound to be more beyond this before we leave
To take us higher
To elevate us to a better state of being
Come take us higher
Please come and raise us up
Come take us high above our time
Escort us away from our present time and space
Take us higher
Bring us to a higher level
Oh take us higher
Please bring us to a greater height
Come take us high above our time
Take us away from our current timeframe
We'll make it out of here
We'll be successful at escaping this scenario
Come take us out of here
Escort us away from this situation
Take us anywhere oh yeah
Lead us to anywhere you wish
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NINA PERSSON, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Parknest
Nina has a fantastic voice and Sir Tom is an absolute legend. I'm sure David Byrne is proud of this cover version.
@rngod2121
I am a Talking Heads purist, but oh mah GAWD! I can't believe I have lived this long, without seeing this video. Brilliant!
@Glenn_3
I'm curious to hear what you think of the Paramore version that just releases then
@rngod2121
@@Glenn_3 😍 Thank you for the recommendation! I listened to that, then the Wet Leg version of "C'est Comme Ça", which led me to Paramore's "This is Why", (which had me cranking up my McIntosh Amp...
And now I am perusing the Paramore greatest Hits. I have a feeling it is going to keep me busy for a bit! 🙂
@Glenn_3
@@rngod2121oh my god, really?! That makes me so happy to hear Paramore is my favourite band ever and it makes me happy to have introduced someone to Paramore for the first time and them seeing how good it is. There is a lot to go through so you have a lot to look forward to. Feel free to keep me updated, I'd love to hear your opinion ☺️
@philfromkali
Right, I didn't know this existed
@anthonylesley982
Yeah
@DarkHorse-bp3xf
This is great. I love it that Tom Jones stays relevant by teaming up with current artists. His voice is one of few of the old guard that has survived beautifully.
@scottbieser
Whoever thought to pair up Jones and the Cardigans to cover this song is a freakin' genius.
@markpetersen2469
They had hallucinations from the heart ❤