Higher
Erik Grönwall
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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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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.
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Artist's JourneyThe 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.
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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.
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Album ContributionThe 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.
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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.
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Subsequent CareerAfter 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.
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Lyrics ConnotationThe 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.
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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.
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RecognitionIn 2010, Erik Grönwall won a Grammi award (Swedish Grammy) for "Best Newcomer", largely due to the success of "Higher".
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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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