Come on Get Higher
Matt Nathanson
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I miss the sound of your voice And I miss the rush of your skin And I miss the still of the silence As you breathe out and I breathe in If I could walk on water If I could tell you what's next I'd make you believe I'd make you forget So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love I miss the sound of your voice Loudest thing in my head And I ache to remember All the violent, sweet Perfect words that you said If I could walk on water If I could tell you what's next I'd make you believe I'd make you forget So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love I miss the pull of your heart I taste the sparks on your tongue I see angels and devils And God, when you come on Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on Sing sha la la la Sing sha la la la la Ooh Ooh Ooh So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love It's all wrong, it's all wrong It's all wrong, it's so right So come on, get higher So come on and get higher 'Cause everything works, love Everything works in your arms.
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Written by: Mark Weinberg, Matt Nathanson
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
CREATION AND RELEASE"Come on Get Higher" is a song by American singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson. It was released in 2007 as the second single from his album "Some Mad Hope."
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CHART PERFORMANCEThe song saw significant success in the US, peaking at number 59 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.
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CERTIFICATION"Come on Get Higher" has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over one million units sold.
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SUGARLAND'S COVERIn 2010, country music duo Sugarland covered "Come on Get Higher" as a live performance and later featured it on their deluxe edition album "The Incredible Machine."
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MUSIC VIDEOThe music video for Nathanson's "Come on Get Higher" was released in September 2007 and features intimate and close-up shots of Nathanson singing and playing the guitar.
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SONGWRITINGMatt Nathanson co-wrote "Come on Get Higher" with Mark Weinberg. The lyrics express longing and desire, taking a more emotional turn from Nathanson's previous folk-style songs.
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CRITICAL ACCLAIMThe song has received praise from critics for its catchy melody and emotionally charged lyrics. Nathanson's vocal performance has also been highlighted for its raw and sincere quality.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESBoth Nathanson and Sugarland have performed the song live on multiple occasions. Sugarland's version, in particular, was praised for its soulful rendition and creative reinterpretation.
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SONG USAGEThe song has been used in several TV shows, including NCIS, Scrubs, and Vampire Diaries, further highlighting its popular reach.
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COMMERCIAL APPEALDespite its release over a decade ago, "Come on Get Higher" remains one of Matt Nathanson's most popular and recognizable songs, attesting to its timeless appeal.
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