Higher

Travie McCoy, Taio Cruz

About Higher

"Higher" is the fifth single from English singer-songwriter Taio Cruz's second studio album, Rokstarr. It was written and produced by Cruz and Sandy Vee, and was released on 26 November 2010. This song was originally written for Australian singer Kylie Minogue's album Aphrodite, but plans fell through. However, Cruz and Minogue recorded a version of the song for the European release, while American rapper Travie McCoy recorded guest raps for the American release. The Brazilian and United Kingdom versions have parts of McCoy's rap mixed into the Minogue version. The version on Cruz's albums feature a solo vocal by Cruz with no guest vocalist and an edited version of the solo version was added to Radio Disney's playlist. 


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Now I know how to get down on the floor
Experience the moves you can't ignore
But something 'bout this beat just got me hooked
Come over here and take a closer look

'Cause I can't get enough, I can't get enough
I can't stay on the ground (whoa)
I can't get enough, I can't get enough
This is taking me now

It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground
It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground 

I do this just for kicks,
Just for the thrill,
I got this high, without taking a pill
This groove has got me way over the sun
I'm dancing like I am the only one

'Cause I can't get enough, I can't get enough
I can't stay on the ground (whoa)
I can't get enough, I can't get enough
This is taking me now

It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground
It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground

The music's got me going higher
I feel like I can touch the sky

It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground 
It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground
It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground
It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground

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Taio Cruz

Jacob Taio Cruz (born 23 April 1985), known professionally as Taio Cruz, (Portuguese: [ˈtaj.ju ˈkɾujʃ]) is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, entrepreneur, and alter-ego of Wayne Brady. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which he wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the United Kingdom and earned him a MOBO Award nomination. more »

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13 facts about this song

Artist and Creation
"Higher" is a song by British singer-songwriter Taio Cruz.
Release Date
The track was officially released on 26th November 2010.
Contribution
The U.S version of the song features American rapper Travie McCoy, while the International version features Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue.
Chart Performance
"Higher" achieved considerable success on the charts, reaching the top 10 in several countries including the UK and Australia.
Music Video
The music video for "Higher" premiered on Cruz's YouTube channel on 27th November 2010, featuring either Kylie Minogue or Travie McCoy.
Awards and Nominations
Despite not winning any specific awards, the song received widespread popularity and was nominated for several awards.
Song Composition
The song is in the key of C minor and follows a basic sequence of Cm–E♭–A♭–B♭ as its chord progression.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Higher" talk about taking a relationship to the next level and elevating love to new heights.
Album Association
This song is part of Taio Cruz's hit album "Rokstarr" which also includes popular songs like "Break Your Heart" and "Dynamite".
Live Performances
Taio Cruz has performed "Higher" at numerous live events and shows, further increasing its popularity.
Pop Culture
The song has been used in several media platforms like TV shows and commercials, thereby making it a part of contemporary pop culture.
Sales
Since its release, "Higher" has sold over a million copies worldwide, making it one of Taio Cruz's best-selling songs.
Song Reviews
Critics generally praised the song for its catchy hooks and upbeat tempo, with many comparing it positively to Cruz's other hit song, "Dynamite".

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