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Higher Power Lyrics

by Coldplay

Lyricist: Chris Martin

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Higher Power Lyrics

Sometimes I just can't take it Sometimes I just can't take it And it isn't alright I'm not going to make it And I think my shoe is untied I'm like a broken record I'm like a broken record And I'm not playing right Just wanna go up higher, can we? Till you tell me I'm a heavenly photo Hold tight (hold tight) Come on (come on) Come on (come on) Woah Come on (come on) Come on (come on) Don't let go Hold tight (hold tight) Hold tight (hold tight) Woah It's alright, it's alright You said Woah It's alright, it's alright You said I've got my hands up, shaking just to let you know That you've got a higher power Got me singing every second Dancing every hour Oh, yeah You'vе got a higher power And you're rеally someone I want to know Oh! This boy is electric (ooh) This boy is electric and you're sparkling like The universe connected And I'm buzzing Night after night after night This joy is electric This joy is electric and you're circuiting through I'm so happy that I'm alive Happy I'm alive at the same time as you 'Cause you've got a higher power Got me singing every second Dancing every hour Oh, yeah You've got a higher power And you're really someone I want to know Oh! (I wanna know, oh!) You've got Yeah you've got a higher You've got Yeah you've got a higher You've got Yeah you've got a higher You've got Oh You've got Oh you've got a higher You've got Yeah you've got a higher You've got Oh you've got a higher My hands up, shaking just to let you know that You've got a higher power Got me singing every second Dancing every hour Oh, yeah You've got a higher power Once in a lifetime I'm going a million miles an hour And for so long I've been down on my knees To your love song Floats me over and over For so long I've been down on my knees To your love song Floats me oh Oh

Meaning of Higher Power

“Higher Power” by Coldplay is a shimmering, euphoric exploration of finding solace and overwhelming joy through connection – specifically, the transformative power of love. The song’s initial vulnerability immediately establishes a sense of struggle; repeated lines like “Sometimes I just can't take it” and “I'm not going to make it” depict a moment of intense anxiety and feeling overwhelmed, painting a picture of someone grappling with internal turmoil. This fragility quickly shifts as the music builds, introducing a vibrant energy fueled by an external force – "you’ve got a higher power.” The lyrics then become increasingly focused on this relationship, portraying it as a lifeline, a source of ecstatic movement ("dancing every hour") and profound happiness (“I'm so happy that I’m alive”). The imagery is deliberately heightened: the “boy is electric,” the universe connected through sparkling eyes, and an almost religious devotion to the other person’s influence. Coldplay masterfully uses repetition – particularly of “You’ve got a higher power” – not just as a mantra but as a declaration of faith and surrender. The song isn't simply about romantic love; it represents finding something transcendent that pulls you out of darkness, offering an escape into pure, unadulterated joy. The repeated references to being "down on my knees" suggest a humbling acceptance of this power, acknowledging the vulnerability inherent in opening oneself to another’s influence. Ultimately, “Higher Power” is a jubilant anthem about finding hope and strength within connection, suggesting that sometimes all it takes is someone else's belief – or love – to elevate you to a state of ecstatic being.

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