Higher
Creed
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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 the place where blind men see Can you take me higher? To the 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 the place where blind men see Can you take me higher? To the place with golden streets So let's go there Let's make our escape 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 Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams And make them mine Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams And make them mine Can you take me higher? To the place where blind men see Can you take me higher? To the place with golden streets Can you take me higher? To the place where blind men see Can you take me higher? To the place with golden streets
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Written by: Mark Tremonti, Scott Stapp
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12 facts about this song
Band FormationThe song "Higher" is by the American rock band Creed, which was formed in 1993.
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Album detailsIt's the lead single of their second studio album "Human Clay" which was released in 1999.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved great success on the charts, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 on the 12th of February, 2000. It also spent a 57-weeks on the Billboard rock chart, with 17 weeks at the top position.
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SongwritingPrimarily, the band's members Scott Stapp (the vocalist) and Mark Tremonti (the lead guitarist) wrote the song. It represents the band's collective effort as the songwriting was typically a collaborative process between them.
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Musical StyleThe music of 'Higher' is often labeled as post-grunge, blending the heaviness of grunge music with a more radio-friendly pop sensibility.
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InspirationScott Stapp, the singer, confessed that this song was about the power of lucid dreaming. It's a dream where he's looking for a place where he is free of earthly things and can find peace.
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Reception"Higher" received initial widespread radio play which led it to becoming one of the most successful singles of the band.
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Use in MediaIt has been featured in several TV series such as "Spin City" and "The Sopranos."
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Ramaa Mosley and premiered in August 1999. It used the concept of a television show where the band was watching themselves.
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CoversMany artists have covered the song over the years, making it a popular choice in talent shows around the globe.
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Awards and NominationsThe song also helped Creed to secure a nomination for the 2000 Grammy for Best Rock Song, further solidifying its place in the music industry.
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Lyrical ControversyDespite Creed being known for its Christian rock music, "Higher" faced criticism because some Christian listeners interpreted the song's lyrics as being about drug use. The band denied these allegations, stating that the song is about the power of dreams and the longing for spiritual transcendence.
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