Higher Ground
UB40
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And every hour of every day I'm learning more The more I learn, the less I know about before The less I know, the more I want to look around Digging deep for clues on higher ground Moon and stars sit way up high Earth and trees beneath them lie The wind blows fragrant lullaby To cool the night for you and I On the wing the birds fly free Leviathan tames angry sea The flower waits for honeybee The sunrise wakes new life in me And every hour of every day I'm learning more The more I learn, the less I know about before The less I know, the more I want to look around Digging deep for clues on higher ground The fishes swim while rivers run Through fields to feast my eyes upon Intoxicated drinking from The loving cup of burning sun In dreams I'll crave familiar taste Of whispered rain on weary face Of kisses sweet and warm embrace Another time another place And every hour of everyday I'm learning more The more I learn, the less I know about before The less I know, the more I want to look around Digging deep for clues on higher ground
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Written by: Jim Brown, Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Michael Virtue, Terrence Wilson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Higher Ground" is a reggae song by the British reggae-pop band UB40.
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Album InclusionThe song appeared on UB40's tenth album, "Promises and Lies", released in 1993.
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Chart Performance"Higher Ground" was successful in several countries, peaking at No. 8 in the New Zealand charts and No. 10 in Dutch top 40.
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Writer of the SongThe song was written by the band members of UB40, illustrating their versatility and creativity.
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ThemeJust like many of UB40's songs, "Higher Ground" carries a strong social message, promoting positivity and mental strength.
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Video FilmingThe video of "Higher Ground" was shot in Russia, making the band one of the first western bands to shoot a video in the country after the fall of the Soviet Union.
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LanguageAlthough UB40 is a British band, the song "Higher Ground" is performed in English and contains a few lines in Russian, demonstrating the band's cultural inclusiveness.
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Lead SingerAli Campbell, the band's famous lead vocalist, sang the lead vocals on "Higher Ground."
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Originality"Higher Ground" is one of the original songs by UB40, not a cover; the band is well known for producing successful covers of older reggae songs.
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Critical ResponseThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics and is still well-recognized as one of UB40's popular songs.
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Live Performances"Higher Ground" is a staple in UB40's live performances, reflecting its continued popularity among fans.
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Band's Signature Style"Higher Ground" is characterized by UB40's signature style that blends reggae with pop elements. This makes the tune appealing to a broad audience.
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Record SalesThe album "Promises and Lies," which contains "Higher Ground," was a commercial success, with over 9 million copies sold worldwide.
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LongevityThe song has maintained its popularity over the years, often being played on various old-school and reggae radio stations.
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Collaborators"Higher Ground" was produced by UB40 and Gerry Parchment, demonstrating the band's strong influence in the production process.
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