Higher
Soaring Beyond Limits: Sarah Morris's Musical Journey
Lyrics
Higher, higher, my toes to the clouds
Expressing a desire to go higher, reaching towards the sky.
I’m leaning way back so the blood rushed
Leaning back, experiencing a rush as blood flows, suggesting a feeling of exhilaration.
Straight to my head and I’m drunk on the sound
Feeling intoxicated by the sound of the wind, emphasizing the sensory experience of ascending.
of the wind blowing past as I rise up
Describing the ascent and the sensation of rising with the wind blowing past.
Oh, there’s the sweetest moment when I don’t know where I’m going then
Highlighting a moment of uncertainty, possibly emphasizing the thrill of the unknown.
Gravity pulls me back down
Gravity pulling the speaker back down, indicating a struggle against forces that ground them.
Hard as I fight it, my feet touch the ground
Despite resistance, the inevitability of returning to reality, touching the ground.
So I kick off and retrace the path that I’d pushed through the sky
Reflecting on the journey by retracing the path through the sky.
Over and over til I’m soaring right By
Repeating the process, soaring past birds on a wire, indicating persistence.
Those birds on the telephone wire. Higher and higher
Metaphorically rising above challenges and obstacles.
Faster, faster, I’m picking up speed
Increasing speed, possibly symbolizing personal growth or progress.
My heart like a drum as the blood rushed
Heartbeat resembling a drum, underscoring the intensity of the experience.
Straight to my head which is just what I need
Desiring the rush of blood to the head, seeking inspiration and focus.
to keep my gaze focused on the sun
Keeping focus on the sun, a metaphor for goals and aspirations.
Oh, there’s the sweetest moment where I’m not sure where I’m going then
Reiterating the uncertainty of the journey, adding to the sense of adventure.
Gravity pulls me back down
Gravity's pull, a recurring theme representing the challenges of staying grounded.
Hard as I fight it, my feet touch the ground
Struggling against the force, feet touching the ground, facing reality.
So I kick off and retrace the path that I’d pushed through the sky
Repeating the cycle, retracing the path, suggesting resilience and determination.
Over and over til I’m soaring right By
Persisting in soaring past obstacles, akin to birds on a telephone wire.
Those birds on the telephone wire. Higher and higher
Emphasizing continued elevation and overcoming challenges.
I’ve got bruised elbows and scraped knees. Proof that I never stopped trying
Physical evidence of struggle, symbolic of determination and continuous effort.
Part of me’s still that girl on the swings. Convinced I was made for flying
Reference to childhood dreams of flying, suggesting a persistent longing for freedom.
Gravity pulls me back down
Reiteration of the struggle against gravity, reinforcing the theme of facing challenges.
Hard as I fight it, my feet touch the ground
Despite resistance, the necessity of returning to reality, touching the ground.
So I kick off and retrace the path that I’d pushed through the sky
Continuing to revisit the journey, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the pursuit.
Over and over til I’m soaring right By
Persisting in soaring past challenges, paralleling birds on a telephone wire.
Those birds on the telephone wire. Higher and higher
Emphasizing the ongoing quest for higher aspirations and overcoming limitations.
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