Higher Ground
Rising Beyond: Detroit Soul's Triumph of Resilience
Lyrics
People keep on learnin'
Continuous learning is a constant in life.
Soldiers keep on warrin'
Despite conflicts, soldiers persist in warring.
World keep on turnin'
The world keeps evolving and moving forward.
'Cause it won't be too long
Change is imminent because the current state won't last much longer.
Powers keep on lyin'
Those in power continue to deceive.
While your people keep on dyin'
People suffer while those in authority turn a blind eye.
World keep on turnin'
Life keeps progressing despite challenges.
'Cause it won't be too long
Emphasizing the transient nature of the current situation.
I'm so glad that he let me try it again
Gratitude for a second chance at life.
'Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
Reflecting on a past filled with wrongdoing and sin.
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
Expressing personal growth and acquiring wisdom over time.
Gonna keep on tryin'
Determination to persist despite challenges.
Till I reach my highest ground
The commitment to reach one's highest potential in life.
Lovers keep on lovin'
Love endures and persists.
Believers keep on believin'
Encouragement for believers to maintain faith.
Sleepers just stop sleepin'
A call for action for those who are indifferent or complacent.
'Cause it won't be too long
Change is inevitable and approaching quickly.
Oh no
An exclamation emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
I'm so glad that he let me try it again
Gratitude for the opportunity to correct past mistakes.
'Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
Reflection on a history marked by wrongdoing.
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
Acknowledgment of personal growth and increased knowledge.
Gonna keep on tryin'
A determination to persist in the face of challenges.
Till I reach my highest ground
Commitment to achieving one's highest potential.
Woo!
An exclamation expressing enthusiasm and determination.
Till I reach my highest ground
Reiteration of the commitment to reaching one's highest potential.
No one's gonna bring me down
A declaration of resilience against negativity.
Oh no
Reiteration of the commitment to reaching one's highest potential.
Till I reach my highest ground
Encouragement to resist negativity from others.
Don't let nobody bring you down (they'll sho 'nough try)
A warning against external attempts to bring one down.
God is gonna show you higher ground
Faith in divine guidance toward a better future.
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