Higher

Erik Grönwall

About Higher

Higher is a Swedish English language single by Erik Grönwall, winner of the Swedish version of Idol in its sixth season in 2009. He sang the winning song when he was declared winner on December 11, 2009. The single taken from his debut self-titled album Erik Grönwall went straight to #1 on the Swedish Single Charts on 18 December 2009 and stayed at number for 5 weeks (18 and 25 December 2009 and 1, 8 and 15 January 2010) making it both the Swedish Christmas and the New Year number one. After being toppled from top position for one week by Lady Gaga's Bad Romance on the charts of 22 January 2010, the song returned once again to the top on the chart dated 29 January 2010 for a 6th week at #1. The song was written by Pär Westerlund and Joakim Olovsson. It was sung in the final by both Erik Grönwall and runner-up Calle Kristiansson. The song is included in Erik Grönwall's self-titled album Erik Grönwall. 


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2009
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Hey, I'm a believer
And gravity's letting go of me tonight
You, came out of nowhere
When everything was passing by at the speed of light

So hold my hand and never let me go
Take a leap of fate into the unknown

I am flying
My heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher higher higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher higher higher
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/e/erik_gronwall/higher.html ]
Oh I know
It can be scary
You bet it all when your heart is on the line
But oh, baby don't worry
Just hold my hand and never let me go

I am flying
My heart is taking over
The world is flashing by
Higher higher higher
I will follow wherever it might take us
Chasing through the sky
Higher higher higher

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Erik Grönwall

Per Erik Magnus Grönwall (born December 3, 1987) is a Swedish singer and songwriter. In December 2009, he won Swedish Idol. During several of the shows he received standing ovations from the jury for his performances. His first single, "Higher", sold gold on digital downloads after only three days. His first self titled album, "Erik Grönwall", was released just ten days after the finals and debuted at number one on the Swedish charts Sverigetopplistan and was certified platinum. more »

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Written by: JOAKIM OLOVSSON, PAER WESTERLUND, P�R WESTERLUND

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11 facts about this song

Release and Reception
"Higher" by Erik Grönwall was released in 2009. It is the most famous single from his self-titled debut album. The song and the artist received massive audience reception, particularly from Sweden.
Artist's Journey
The Swedish artist, Erik Grönwall, first gained fame as the winner of the Swedish version of the reality competition, Idol, in 2009. "Higher" was his debut single that he released immediately after winning the title.
Chart Performance
"Higher" was a commercial success. It topped the chart in Sweden and made Erik one of the most promising Idol winners at that period.
Album Contribution
The song "Higher" was included in his debut album, which was simply titled "Erik Grönwall". The album itself also did well in Erik's native Sweden, reaching No. 1 on the album chart.
Song Highlights
"Higher" is known for Erik's extensive vocal range and its catchy, radio-friendly rock sound. It merges elements of pop and rock which instantly clicked with the Idol viewing audience.
Subsequent Career
After his initial success with "Higher" and his debut album, Erik Gronwall has gone on to a successful career in music, including a stint as the lead vocalist of the successful Swedish rock band, H.E.A.T.
Lyrics Connotation
The lyrics of "Higher" convey a message of overcoming obstacles and achieving goals, regardless of how high they may seem. This resonated with many listeners and contributed to the song’s popularity.
Live Performances
"Higher" is frequently performed live by Grönwall at his concerts. The song’s dramatic, high-energy style is particularly suited for live performance, and it has often been used to close out his shows.
Recognition
In 2010, Erik Grönwall won a Grammi award (Swedish Grammy) for "Best Newcomer", largely due to the success of "Higher".
Music Video
The official music video for "Higher" further boosted the song's popularity. It features Grönwall giving an energetic performance of the song. The video perfectly captured the high energy and powerful vocals that characterised the song.
Songwriting Credits
"Higher" was written by Tobias Lundgren and Tim Larsson, reflecting a trend in pop music for songs to be written by professional songwriters rather than by the performers themselves.

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