When dreaming
I'm guided to another world
Time and time again
At sunrise, I fight to stay asleep
'Cause I don't want to leave the comfort of this place
'Cause there's a hunger, a longing to escape
From the life I live when I'm awake
So let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets
Although I would like our world to change
It helps me to appreciate
Those nights and those dreams
But my friend
I'd sacrifice all those nights
If I could make the Earth and my dreams the same
The only difference is
To let love replace all our hate
So let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets
So let's go there (so let's go there)
Let's go there (Let's go there)
Come on, let's go there (come on let's go there)
Let's ask can we stay
Up high, I feel like I'm
Alive for the very first time
Said up high, I'm strong enough
To take these dreams
And make them mine
Said up high, I'm strong enough
To take these dreams
And make them mine
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets
Can you take me higher
To a place where blind men see
Can you take me higher
To a place with golden streets
About This Song
"Higher" is a transcendent rock anthem that explores the profound human desire to escape mundane reality through dreams and spiritual yearning. The song delves into the psychological tension between waking life's disappointments and the sublime comfort found in dream states, where the narrator experiences a mystical realm that feels more real and fulfilling than his actual existence. Scott Stapp's soaring vocals convey both vulnerability and desperate longing as he pleads to be taken to "the place where blind men see," a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment and clarity that transcends physical limitations. Musically, the track builds from introspective verses to an explosive, anthemic chorus driven by Mark Tremonti's layered guitar work and thunderous drums that mirror the emotional crescendo of seeking transcendence. The production emphasizes space and grandeur, with reverb-drenched guitars creating an almost cathedral-like atmosphere that reinforces the song's spiritual themes. "Higher" resonated deeply with late-90s audiences who felt trapped in routine and materialism, offering them a cathartic release through its message of seeking something greater than earthly concerns. The song's blend of post-grunge heaviness with overtly spiritual lyrics helped define Creed's unique position in rock music, appealing to both mainstream rock fans and those seeking deeper meaning in their music. Its enduring popularity stems from its ability to articulate the universal human longing for transcendence and escape from life's limitations.
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