Todd Dulaney - Higher Lyrics
Lyrics
There is nothing I wouldn't do for you
Cause you take me higher
(Yeah higher)
There is nowhere I wouldn't go it's true
Lord take me higher
(Yeah higher)
Give me more of your glory
Yes more of your spirit
God I just need more of you cause
I want to be lost in your presence
Yes I want to be wrapped in your love
Take me higher
(Higher)
Consumed by your glory
Consumed by your glory
Blessed by your story
Amazed at your love
There's healing the for me Lord higher
(Higher)
Consumed by your glory
Blessed by your story
Amazed at your love
Cause you'll be there for me Lord higher
(Higher)
Just a little will do
I need the rest of you
Show me the truth
Lord I need mooooore of you
More of Jesus
More of you
Just a little will do
I need the rest of you
Show me the truth
Lord I need mooooore of you
I need more of you
More of you
So give me more of your glory
Yes more of your spirit
God I just need more of you cause
I want to be lost in your presence
Yes I want to be wrapped in your love
Take me higher
Just a little higher
(Higher)
Consumed by your glory
Blessed by your story
Amazed at your love
Cause you'll be there for me Lord higher
(Higher)
I said
Ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhh
Ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhh yeah
And I keep crying to
Ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh
Ohhhh yes ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhh
Ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhh
Ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhhhh ohhh yeah
Just a little will do
I need the rest of you
Show me the truth
Cause Lord I need mooooore of you
Video
Higher
Meaning & Inspiration
Todd Dulaney’s "Higher," released on April 15, 2016, as part of his album *A Worshipper's Heart*, stands as a profound declaration of unwavering devotion and a deep longing for an elevated spiritual experience. The song immediately establishes a posture of absolute surrender, articulating a worshiper's readiness to go to any length and sacrifice anything for the divine connection. It’s a compelling invitation to move beyond superficial faith, urging us into a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, characterized by a fervent desire for His presence to permeate every aspect of existence.
The core message of "Higher" resonates with a universal spiritual hunger: the yearning for "more" of God. The repeated plea, "Lord take me higher," is not merely a request for emotional upliftment but a cry for spiritual ascent, an elevation in understanding, intimacy, and transformative encounter. This sentiment aligns beautifully with James 4:8, which instructs us to "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." It speaks to a pursuit of God that transcends human limitations, desiring to be lifted into His divine perspective and power. The lyrical expansion, "Give me more of your glory, yes more of your spirit, God I just need more of you," echoes the biblical longing for God's manifest presence, akin to Moses’ prayer in Exodus 33:18, "Please, show me Your glory." It's a prayer for an increased anointing of the Holy Spirit, which empowers and guides believers, fulfilling the promise in Ephesians 5:18 to be "filled with the Spirit."
Dulaney further articulates this deep yearning through phrases like "I want to be lost in your presence" and "wrapped in your love." These expressions paint a picture of complete immersion and security, a state of being so enveloped by God that one's own desires and concerns fade into insignificance. This concept finds rich resonance in Psalm 16:11, "In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore," highlighting the profound contentment and fulfillment found solely in God's nearness. To be "wrapped in your love" speaks to the impenetrable and everlasting nature of divine affection, a truth beautifully captured in Romans 8:38-39, which assures us that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
The song then shifts to acknowledge the transformative power found in this divine encounter: "Consumed by your glory, blessed by your story, amazed at your love." To be "consumed by your glory" suggests a complete surrender to God’s magnificent nature, allowing His splendor to transform us from within. This mirrors the process described in 2 Corinthians 3:18, where "we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord." Being "blessed by your story" is a recognition of God's redemptive narrative throughout history and in individual lives, acknowledging the Gospel as the ultimate source of hope and eternal blessing. The subsequent declaration, "There's healing for me Lord higher," speaks directly to the restorative power found in God's presence, reminding us of promises like Isaiah 53:5, which states that "by His stripes we are healed," encompassing spiritual, emotional, and physical restoration.
A particularly powerful segment of the song expresses a deep, unreserved commitment: "Just a little will do, I need the rest of you, Show me the truth, Lord I need mooooore of you." This isn't a casual request for a fleeting spiritual experience, but a profound declaration of desiring God in His entirety, a hunger for total immersion. It rejects complacency and partial surrender, calling for nothing less than absolute truth and a life wholly given over to Him. This echoes Jesus' call in Luke 9:23, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me," indicating that a full pursuit of God requires a complete offering of self. The repeated cry, "More of Jesus, more of you," clarifies the ultimate desire: not merely blessings or experiences, but Christ Himself. This aligns with Paul's perspective in Philippians 3:8, where he counts everything as loss "for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord," prioritizing the gaining of Christ above all else. "Higher" ultimately serves as an anthem for the spiritually hungry, a powerful encouragement to pursue an uncompromised, all-consuming relationship with God, allowing His presence to continually elevate and transform every facet of our being.