Consumed By Fire - Higher Places Lyrics
Lyrics
It wasn't that long ago
You and I were sinking in the same old boat
Praying out God please send some rope
SOS, I'm losing hope
I was feeling that, feeling that
Low, low
Living that, living that
Oh no
You stepped in and saved my soul
La de up and away we go to
Higher places that's where we go
Higher places, look out below
He picked me up and set me down
Right next to the throne
This world ain't got no hold on me
Headed for streets of Gold
Higher places, Higher places
Oh, ya know I ain't gotta wait
Now I got the code to the pearly gates
Got heaven right now, right here today
Ain't always been that way
I was feeling that, feeling that
Low, low
Living that, living that
Oh no
You stepped in and saved my soul
La de up and away we go to
Heaven bound, all around
I hear the angels singing
Let it rain, let it fall
Bring on that glory feeling
I was lost, now I'm found
And there's just one good reason
Ya let it rain, ya let it fall
You brought that holy healing
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Meaning & Inspiration
Consumed By Fire's latest offering, the single "Higher Places," released on October 10, 2025, is a powerful declaration of spiritual transformation and redemption. The song immediately plunges the listener into a state of desperate struggle, where the opening lines paint a vivid picture of being lost and adrift, grappling with despair. This palpable sense of hopelessness, the feeling of "sinking in the same old boat," resonates deeply with anyone who has faced profound challenges and cried out for help, echoing the psalmist's cry in Psalm 130:1, "Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD!" The lyrics powerfully convey the universal human experience of reaching a point of near surrender, acknowledging the vulnerability and the desperate plea for rescue.
However, the narrative swiftly shifts from despair to deliverance with the arrival of "You." This "You" is unmistakably Jesus Christ, the divine rescuer who intervenes when all earthly hope seems lost. The lyrics celebrate this intervention with jubilant gratitude, as the song transitions from the somber "low, low" to the exhilarating ascent towards "higher places." This embodies the profound truth found in Ephesians 2:4-5, which states, "But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved." The song articulates the moment of salvation not just as an external event, but as an internal reorientation, a lifting up from the mire of sin and despair.
The core message of "Higher Places" centers on the transformative power of faith in Christ, leading to a new perspective and an eternal inheritance. The imagery of being "set down right next to the throne" is a direct allusion to our position as co-heirs with Christ, as described in Romans 8:17: "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ." This is not merely about escaping a dire situation, but about being elevated to a place of honor and intimacy with God. The assertion that "This world ain't got no hold on me" speaks to the ultimate freedom found in Christ, a liberation from the bondage of sin and worldly attachments. The vision of "streets of Gold" and "pearly gates" conjures the glorious promise of heaven, a reality that transcends our earthly struggles, as detailed in Revelation 21. The song emphasizes that this heavenly assurance is not something to merely anticipate in the distant future, but a present reality, declaring, "Got heaven right now, right here today." This aligns with the New Testament teaching that believers have already been given a foretaste of heavenly blessings through the Holy Spirit and our new life in Christ, as articulated in Philippians 3:20, "But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ."
The latter half of the song amplifies the joyous praise and uninhibited worship that erupts from a soul set free. The "angels singing" and the prayer for "glory feeling" capture the spirit of true worship, which is both heavenly and deeply personal. The profound realization that "I was lost, now I'm found" is the quintessential testimony of every believer, reflecting the parable of the lost sheep in Luke 15:4-7. The recurring theme of rain, both literal and metaphorical, signifies the outpouring of God's grace and healing. "Let it rain, let it fall, You brought that holy healing" is a powerful invocation of the Holy Spirit's work in cleansing and restoring us, reminiscent of the cleansing power of water in baptism and the continual renewal that comes from God's presence, as prophesied in Ezekiel 36:25: "I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols." Consumed By Fire has crafted a song that is not just a musical piece, but a profound testament to the redemptive narrative of the Gospel, offering hope and inspiration to all who hear it.