Higher Ground
Rising Above: Finding Light in the Lyrics of 'Higher Ground' by Emily Laliotis
Lyrics
On the other side
Refers to a different perspective or situation.
Of this story
Describes the context or narrative being discussed.
There's a little light
Suggests a glimmer of hope or positivity.
Shining through
Implies that hope is present despite difficulties.
At the other end of
Indicates the conclusion or resolution of a challenging experience.
The nightmare
References a difficult or distressing situation.
Morning makes its way to you
Expresses the arrival of a new day or positive change.
Raise your head
Encourages lifting one's head, suggesting resilience.
Higher, dear
Encourages maintaining a positive perspective.
And lift your heart
Encourages lifting one's heart, promoting emotional strength.
Above the fear
Suggests overcoming fear through a positive mindset.
We won't mind so much the waiting
Emphasizes the relative ease of waiting with a positive outlook.
If we wait on higher ground
Advocates waiting for positive outcomes or better circumstances.
In the deep deep quiet
Describes a calm and silent moment before a new beginning.
Before the dawning
Highlights the peaceful time before a significant event.
A little bird begins a tune
Introduces a metaphorical bird and its symbolic tune.
Hold still, and listen
Encourages paying attention for a brief, crucial moment.
For a moment
Encourages stillness and focus on the present moment.
You will feel it rise inside of you
Suggests an internal rise of positivity or hope.
Raise your head
Reiterates the encouragement to lift one's head for resilience.
Higher, dear
Encourages maintaining a positive perspective.
And lift your heart
Encourages lifting one's heart, promoting emotional strength.
Above the fear
Suggests overcoming fear through a positive mindset.
We won't mind so much the waiting
Emphasizes the relative ease of waiting with a positive outlook.
If we wait on higher ground
Advocates waiting for positive outcomes or better circumstances.
Raise your head
Reiterates the encouragement to lift one's head for resilience.
Higher, dear
Encourages maintaining a positive perspective.
And lift your heart
Encourages lifting one's heart, promoting emotional strength.
Above the fear
Suggests overcoming fear through a positive mindset.
Raise your head
Repeats the call to lift one's head for resilience.
Higher, dear
Encourages maintaining a positive perspective.
And lift your heart
Encourages lifting one's heart, promoting emotional strength.
Above the fear
Suggests overcoming fear through a positive mindset.
We won't mind so much the waiting
Emphasizes the relative ease of waiting with a positive outlook.
If we wait on
Reiterates the theme of waiting for positive outcomes.
We won't mind so much the waiting
Repeats the emphasis on waiting with a positive mindset.
If we wait on higher ground
Reiterates the theme of waiting for positive outcomes.
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