Higher

Creed

About Higher

"Higher" is a song by American rock band Creed. It was released on August 24, 1999 as the lead single from their second studio album, Human Clay. Vocalist Scott Stapp and long-time friend Steven Harang wrote the song about the power of lucid dreaming. "Higher" was Creed's major breakthrough hit which helped to place them firmly in the American mainstream music scene. It peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated July 22, 2000, and spent 57 weeks upon the survey, which is the longest stay for any Creed song on the Hot 100. Furthermore, it topped both the Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock tallies in the process, setting a then-record of 17 weeks for longest stay at the top of the Mainstream Rock chart. It also charted in the top five on the Adult Top 40 chart. 


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1999
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When dreaming I'm guided to another world
Time and time again
At sunrise I fight to stay asleep
'Cause I don't want to leave the comfort of this place
'Cause there's a hunger, a longing to escape
From the life I live when I'm awake
So let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay?

Can you take me higher?
To the place where blind men see
Can you take me higher?
To the place with golden streets

Although I would like our world to change
It helps me to appreciate
Those nights and those dreams
But, my friend, I'd sacrifice all those nights
If I could make the Earth and my dreams the same
The only difference is
To let love replace all our hate
So let's go there
Let's make our escape
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay?

Can you take me higher?
To the place where blind men see
Can you take me higher?
To the place with golden streets

So let's go there
So let's go there
Come on, let's go there
Let's ask can we stay?

Up high I feel like I'm alive for the very first time
Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams
And make them mine

Set up high I'm strong enough to take these dreams
And make them mine

Can you take me higher?
To the place where blind men see
Can you take me higher?
To the place with golden streets

Can you take me higher?
To the place where blind men see
Can you take me higher?
To the place with golden streets

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Creed

Creed is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Tallahassee, Florida. The band consists of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed released two studio albums, My Own Prison in 1997 and Human Clay in 1999, before Marshall left the band in 2000 to be replaced by touring bassist Brett Hestla. The band's third record, Weathered, was released in 2001 with Mark Tremonti handling bass before the band disbanded in 2004 due to increasing tension between members. Tremonti, Phillips, and Marshall went on to found Alter Bridge while Stapp followed a solo career. After months of speculation, Creed reunited in 2009 for a tour and new album called Full Circle, and in early 2012 the band rec… more »

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Written by: Mark Tremonti, Scott Stapp

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12 facts about this song

Band Formation
The song "Higher" is by the American rock band Creed, which was formed in 1993.
Album details
It's the lead single of their second studio album "Human Clay" which was released in 1999.
Chart Performance
The song achieved great success on the charts, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 on the 12th of February, 2000. It also spent a 57-weeks on the Billboard rock chart, with 17 weeks at the top position.
Songwriting
Primarily, the band's members Scott Stapp (the vocalist) and Mark Tremonti (the lead guitarist) wrote the song. It represents the band's collective effort as the songwriting was typically a collaborative process between them.
Musical Style
The music of 'Higher' is often labeled as post-grunge, blending the heaviness of grunge music with a more radio-friendly pop sensibility.
Inspiration
Scott Stapp, the singer, confessed that this song was about the power of lucid dreaming. It's a dream where he's looking for a place where he is free of earthly things and can find peace.
Reception
"Higher" received initial widespread radio play which led it to becoming one of the most successful singles of the band.
Use in Media
It has been featured in several TV series such as "Spin City" and "The Sopranos."
Music Video
The music video was directed by Ramaa Mosley and premiered in August 1999. It used the concept of a television show where the band was watching themselves.
Covers
Many artists have covered the song over the years, making it a popular choice in talent shows around the globe.
Awards and Nominations
The song also helped Creed to secure a nomination for the 2000 Grammy for Best Rock Song, further solidifying its place in the music industry.
Lyrical Controversy
Despite Creed being known for its Christian rock music, "Higher" faced criticism because some Christian listeners interpreted the song's lyrics as being about drug use. The band denied these allegations, stating that the song is about the power of dreams and the longing for spiritual transcendence.

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