So High

John Legend

About So High

"So High" is a song by American singer John Legend. It was written by Legend along with Paul Cho and DeVon "Devo" Harris for his debut album Get Lifted (2004), while production was helmed by the latter. The song was originally recorded the same year on her third live album, Solo Sessions Vol. 1: Live at the Knitting Factory and is built around a sample of "I Don't Need No Reason" by American band Jr. Walker & The All Stars. Due to the inclusion of the sample, Leon Ware and Pam Sawyer are credited as songwriters. Released as the album's fourth and final single, it peaked at number 53 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Issued along a remix version which features different beats and singer Lauryn Hill on vocals was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2005. 


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Baby since the day you came into my life
You made me realize that we were born to fly
You showed me everyday new possibilities
You proved my fantasies of love could really be

Let's go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud nine

(You've got me up so high) So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
(You've got me up so high) Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)

Maybe later we could go up to the moon
Or sail among the stars before the night is through
And when morning comes we'll see the sun is not so far
And we can't get much closer to God than where we are

We'll go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we've never known
To the top of the clouds we're floating away yeah
Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazing
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud nine

(You've got me up so high) So high
(My shoes are scraping the sky) So high
(You've got me up so high) Oh
(My shoes are scraping the sky)

Ooh yeah
Ooh oh hey

Ooh this feels so crazy
Oh this love is blazin'
Baby we're so high
Walking on cloud nine
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky

You got me up so high
You got me up so high
You got me up so high
My shoes are scraping the sky ooh ooh
Yeah, yeh

This is how love's supposed to be
This is how, this is how love's supposed to be, yeah
Let's go to the moon baby, ooh
Let's go to the moon baby, yeah
Let's go, go, let's go to the moon baby
So high

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John Legend

John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer-songwriter and actor. He has won nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. It is rumoured that in 2001 Legend got his stage name from Grammy Award winning poet Carlyle, after hearing his music in a Kanye West studio session at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, California. more »

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Written by: PAUL CHO, DEVON HARRIS, PAMELA SAWYER, JOHN STEPHENS, LEON WARE

Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
The song "So High" by John Legend is a part of his debut album called "Get Lifted" that was released on December 28, 2004.
Soundtrack Feature
The song has been featured in a popular movie soundtrack. It was included in the soundtrack for the movie “Hitch,” starring Will Smith.
Chart Achievements
"So High" reached #50 on the US Billboard R&B Chart.
Award Nominations
"So High" earned John Legend his first Grammy nomination. In 2005, the song was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
Collaboration
The song features a piano tribute by Legend’s musical inspiration, Lauryn Hill.
Song Theme
The song is commonly described as a serenade and showcases the theme of being passionately in love.
Live Performances
"So High" has become an integral part of John Legend's live shows. Fans often credit the song as one of his best live performances.
Music Video
The music video of "So High" showcases footage from Legend's own wedding with model Chrissy Teigen.
Writing Credits
The song was written by John Legend in collaboration with Devon "Springsteen" Harris and Paul Cho.
Popular Covers
Numerous artists have covered "So High". One notable cover is by the singer Olivia who re-recorded it for her album "The Olivia Project".
Mix Versions
A cloud mix version of "So High" is available that provides a unique and different take on the original song.
Acclaim
The song is often lauded for Legend's soulful voice and evocative lyricism infused with depth and honesty.

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