Higher Ground
Jennifer Rush · Other Songs - Jennifer Rush
And I´ve loved you or 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 better think again
`Cause 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
Higher ground is the place I found
Through the love you gave me
When I was down
(And) 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
And in my times of desperation
When I was weak 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 better think again
`Cause 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
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 whre you live
About Higher Ground
Jennifer Rush's "Higher Ground" stands as a defining track from her 1982 debut album, *Jennifer Rush*, which launched her career as a prominent figure in the New Wave and synth-pop movements of the early 1980s. The song features a distinctive production style characterized by driving synthesizers and a rhythmic pulse that became a hallmark of her sound during this era. As one of her most recognizable hits, the recording captures the infectious energy and melodic sophistication that propelled her to international fame alongside contemporaries like The B-52s and The Human League. The track exemplifies Rush's ability to blend pop sensibilities with electronic textures, creating an anthem that resonated deeply with audiences of the time. Its enduring popularity highlights her status as a key artist in the transition from disco-influenced pop to the more electronic-driven styles of the early eighties. While the song did not achieve the same chart dominance as some of her later collaborations, it remains a significant song in her discography, representing the peak of her solo work before she shifted focus to other projects and collaborations in the mid-1980s.