The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Oh you've been my inspiration
And I've loved you for so long
And in my times of desperation
I was weak and your love made me strong
So in those times when you can't stop
The rain from falling
When you raise your voice
And think, no one hears you calling
When you need someone
And you think you've looked everywhere
You?d better think again
'Cause baby, I'll be there
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I swear to you, I won't let you down
Oh these hands were made to help you
Just to touch you and to give
All the love that you've been giving me
And in my heart is where you live
So in those times when you can't stop
The rain from falling
When you raise your voice
And think, no one hears you calling
When you need someone
And you think you've looked everywhere
You?d better think again
'Cause baby, I'll be there
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I swear to you, no I won't let you down
Higher ground is the place I found
Through the love you gave to me
When I was down
Hmmm, the highest part in every heart
Is when you give to someone else
Without thinking of yourself
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I swear to you, I won't let you down
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
Oh I swear to you, I won't let you down.
And I've loved you for so long
And in my times of desperation
I was weak and your love made me strong
So in those times when you can't stop
The rain from falling
When you raise your voice
And think, no one hears you calling
When you need someone
And you think you've looked everywhere
You?d better think again
'Cause baby, I'll be there
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I swear to you, I won't let you down
Oh these hands were made to help you
Just to touch you and to give
All the love that you've been giving me
And in my heart is where you live
So in those times when you can't stop
The rain from falling
When you raise your voice
And think, no one hears you calling
When you need someone
And you think you've looked everywhere
You?d better think again
'Cause baby, I'll be there
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I swear to you, no I won't let you down
Higher ground is the place I found
Through the love you gave to me
When I was down
Hmmm, the highest part in every heart
Is when you give to someone else
Without thinking of yourself
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I swear to you, I won't let you down
I'll be standing on higher ground
When the water's getting deep
And there's no one else around
I'll be standing on higher ground
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
Oh I swear to you, I won't let you down.
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Higher Ground Lyrics as written by Stevie Wonder
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