Higher
Rihanna
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This whiskey got me feelin' pretty So pardon if I'm impolite I just really need your ass with me I'm sorry 'bout the other night And I know I could be more creative And come up with poetic lines But I'm turnt up off sizz' and "I love you" Is the only thing that's in my mind You take me higher, higher than I've ever been, babe Just come over, let's pour a drink, babe I hope I ain't calling you too late, too late You light my fire Let's stay up late and smoke a J I wanna go back to the old way But I'm drunk and still with a full ash tray With a little bit too much to say
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Written by: Robyn Fenty, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jerry Butler, Ernest Wilson, James Fauntleroy, Badrilla Bourelly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Higher" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her eighth studio album, entitled "Anti", which was released in January 2016.
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Song DurationThe song "Higher" is one of the shortest on the "Anti" album, lasting just 2 minutes and 1 second.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was co-written by Rihanna herself, along with esteemed songwriter and producer Shawn Carter, famously known as Jay Z, and Bibi Bourelly. The production was handled by No I.D. and Kuk Harrell.
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Genre"Higher" is a departure from Rihanna's usual pop and R&B style, instead falling more into the category of a bluesy, soulful ballad.
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RecordingRihanna reportedly recorded the song after a night of heavy drinking. This resulted in the slightly gritty and raw vocal performance that can be heard on the track, which adds an emotional touch to the song.
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Song ContentThe song's lyrics tell the story of a late-night phone call to a love interest, with the protagonist pleading for a chance to make the relationship work.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Rihanna's hits, "Higher" didn't receive an official music video. However, the audio track on YouTube has accumulated over 50 million views as of 2021.
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Critical Reception"Higher" has received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised the raw emotion in the track and Rihanna's departure from her usual style, while others criticized its short duration and lack of a strong melody.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its deviation from her typical pop sound, "Higher" still peaked at number 93 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesRihanna performed the song live for the first time during her Anti World Tour in 2016.
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