Head Up High
Head Up High

Oh Land - Head Up High Lyrics

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Nov 10, 2014
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Head Up High Music Video

Head Up High Lyrics

Where were you when I needed heat?
I'm frozen
Gotta get myself up and believe
I'm broken
Swim forward, we're under water
She took your breath away
Tell me love, thought you said you'd die for me

No heavy rain's gonna hold me down anymore
No sin or shame's gonna strain my soul, oh no
Another day I'm the shine in your eyes
Another day
Gonna hold my head up high

Higher, higher, higher,
My head up
My head up
My head up

One day was all it took for us
To fall apart
Ship sinking with my heavy heart
Come rescue us
I stay strong, melt the words on my tongue
Lights flash, you walk away
Love's so big
Got no room for hate in me

No heavy rain's gonna hold me down anymore
No sin or shame's gonna strain my soul, oh no
Another day I'm the shine in your eyes
Another day
Gonna hold my head up high

All these times I told myself
Inseparable but time would tell
Nothing is set in stone
Carved in wood can't control
All these nights I begged for rest
Spin off into the wilderness
Nothing is set in stone
Turn my back
Hit the road

No heavy rain's gonna hold me down anymore
No sin or shame's gonna strain my soul, oh no
Another day I'm the shine in your eyes
Another day
Gonna hold my head up high

Writer(s): ALEXANDER MAX HERSHENOW, NANNA FABRICIUS, TORE NISSEN, GRANT PHILLIP MICHAELS
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote and produced 'Head Up High'?

    'Head Up High' was solely written and produced by Danish singer-songwriter Oh Land. Tore Nissen, who co-produced the album 'Earth Sick', also co-mastered, co-mixed, and played instruments on the track.

  2. When was 'Head Up High' released?

    'Head Up High' was released as the lead single from Oh Land's fourth studio album 'Earth Sick' on 14 October 2014 through Tusk or Tooth Records.

  3. What is the genre of 'Head Up High'?

    'Head Up High' is described as a dance-pop recording. Critics noted its uplifting and energetic qualities, with 'reedy synths' and a blend of samples from everyday life and string quartet recordings.

  4. What inspired Oh Land to write 'Head Up High'?

    Oh Land wrote 'Head Up High' for a close friend who was experiencing relationship issues. The song was intended to provide encouragement and liberation for her friend.

  5. Were there any remixes of 'Head Up High'?

    Yes, a digital EP of 'Head Up High' with six remixes was released on 3 March 2015. The remixes were produced by MS MR, Penguin Prison, CSS, Lauren Flax, and Mercury, with each adding their unique style to the original track.

  6. What is featured in the music video for 'Head Up High'?

    The music video, directed by Duncan Winecoff, shows Oh Land dancing and singing in a dark studio. The video includes scenes of her appearing stressed, wearing a mask, and smashing various objects, symbolizing a release of pent-up emotions.

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