Taller
Taller

Jamie Cullum - Taller Lyrics

Exploring themes of self-doubt, growth, and vulnerability, Jamie Cullum’s song captures the struggle of attempting to measure up to an idealized version of oneself for the sake of love. The narrator acknowledges a perceived inadequacy, expressed through… Read more

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Taller Lyrics

I realize there's something in you missing in me
Now we are trying to fight the fight more elegantly
Now you are bending beautifully toward the bright light
So please, let me take you through this glorious night

So I don't measure up, I was sober and furious
Playing out my life
So hand me a rope, will I climb, will I choke
'Til I make the stars align?

I wish I was taller
I wish I was wiser
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you? Oh-oh

Face it, we don't belong in the traditional sense
We, we know we're as solid as a sky-high fence

To be loved in the arms of a glorious life
With your body as my shrine
I'll be happy to drum when we're both lying down
I'll commune with the divine

I wish I was taller
I wish I was wiser
I wish I was taller
I wish I was wiser
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
So can I stand next to you?
I just wanted to be next to you, ooh
I just wanted to be next to you
Can I stand? So, can I stand?
I just wanted to be next to you, oh, oh, oh
I just wanted to be next to you
I just wanted to be next to you

Writer(s): Jamie Cullum, Simon Aldred
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Taller?

Exploring themes of self-doubt, growth, and vulnerability, Jamie Cullum’s song captures the struggle of attempting to measure up to an idealized version of oneself for the sake of love. The narrator acknowledges a perceived inadequacy, expressed through metaphors of height and wisdom, and seeks to stand on equal footing with a cherished partner. This poignant plea for connection and acceptance emphasizes the desire for improvement and the ultimate fulfillment found in genuine companionship. With lyrics that evoke a sense of yearning and aspiration, the song is an introspective reflection on personal transformation and the liberating power of love. #SelfDiscovery #LoveAndGrowth

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Taller' by Jamie Cullum released?

    'Taller' was released on 7 June 2019 as part of Jamie Cullum's eighth studio album, also titled 'Taller'.

  2. What inspired the title of the song 'Taller'?

    The title 'Taller' is a reference to Jamie Cullum's height in comparison to his wife, Sophie Dahl. He humorously noted that he broke one of the laws of the universe by marrying a taller woman.

  3. Which music festival premiered tracks from the album 'Taller'?

    Jamie Cullum premiered tracks from the album 'Taller', including the title track, during the 2018 Montreux Jazz Festival.

  4. Who co-wrote the lyrics for 'Taller' with Jamie Cullum?

    'Taller' was co-written by Jamie Cullum and Simon Aldred.

  5. How did critics respond to Jamie Cullum's album 'Taller'?

    'Taller' received positive reviews. Matt Collar of AllMusic awarded it four out of five stars, calling it sophisticated and emotionally unguarded. The Evening Standard's Andre Paine described it as a bold reinvention, while Steven Wine of Associated Press found it stylistically scattershot but noted there was something for everyone.

  6. Did Jamie Cullum support his album ‘Taller’ with a tour?

    Yes, Jamie Cullum announced in May 2019 that he would embark on a tour across the United Kingdom in March 2020 to support his album ‘Taller’.

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