Higher States
Higher States

Sundara Karma - Higher States Lyrics

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Higher States Music Video

Higher States Lyrics

A miracle
The earth-shattering exchange
What did you gain?
And what was lost?
What was lost?

Forget what they say
Step into the ancient world
Where blood meets the sea
And stale limbs hang off the old

In the middle there's a shimmer of ghosts trying to awake
I've been trying so hard to make no big mistakes
Higher states while we resonate
Bodies slipping into place
If this is still the same cage
Then take me far away

When was the last time you spread your wings?
And flew towards the closest blonde?
To fall from grace
Fall from grace

Forget what they say
Step into the ancient world
Where blood meets the sea
When faith was free instead of sold

In the middle there's a shimmer of ghosts trying to awake
I've been trying so hard to make no big mistakes
Higher states while we resonate
Bodies slipping into place
If this is still the same cage
Then take me far away

In the middle there's a shimmer of ghosts trying to awake
I've been trying so hard to make no big mistakes
Higher states while we resonate
Bodies slipping into place
If this is still the same cage
Then take me far away

Writer(s): Oscar Pollock
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song "Higher States" by Sundara Karma released?

    "Higher States" was released on 24 January 2019 as the third single from Sundara Karma's second studio album, Ulfilas' Alphabet.

  2. Who directed the music video for "Higher States"?

    The music video for "Higher States" was edited and directed by Sundara Karma's frontman, Oscar Pollock. He described the experience as "all consuming" due to the complex and fast-paced editing process.

  3. How was "Higher States" received by music critics?

    Will Oliver from We All Want Someone To Shout For noted the song's "eccentric vibe" and called it "a more pop-friendly Wild Beasts." Clash magazine described the music video as having a "cinematic quality," praising its brash and eye-catching visuals.

  4. What are some themes or imagery found in the lyrics of "Higher States"?

    The lyrics of "Higher States" explore themes of transcendence and transformation. Imagery includes a "miracle," "ancient world," and "shimmer of ghosts trying to awake." It touches upon concepts of escape and seeking higher forms of existence beyond mundane constraints.

  5. What inspired the cover art for "Higher States"?

    The cover art for "Higher States" features a spiral snake, which drew comparisons to Vampire Weekend's "Harmony Hall/2021" single cover. Both were coincidentally released on the same day, 24 January 2019, leading to some criticism regarding the visual similarities.

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