Higher
Rihanna Lyrics

But I'm drunk instead, with a full ash tray
With a little bit too much to say

The above lyrics are from Rihanna's song "Higher" which is a soulful ballad about a woman's yearning for the person she loves. The singer is intoxicated on whiskey and is expressing her desires passionately. She apologizes for her behavior the previous night but emphasizes her current feeling of love and desire with the person. The singer is aware that her words are not poetic or creative enough, even though she is in her intoxicated state, but she still expresses her strong desire to have the person with her. The chorus of the song, which is the repetitive phrase, "You take me higher, higher than I've ever been, babe" emphasizes her feeling of being elevated because of the person's presence in her life.

The singer then invites the person to spend the night with her and suggests pouring another drink which would further fuel their passion for each other. She expresses her concern about calling too late but insists on staying up late together smoking a J (joint) and discussing their relationship. She also expresses her desire to go back to the "old way," which could mean a simpler, more happy time in their relationship. However, she acknowledges that she is drunk and not able to express herself completely, which is evident from the full ashtray and her rambling.

Overall, the song depicts the desire of someone who is intoxicated with love and wants to express it to the person she loves, even though she may not be completely coherent. The song beautifully blends the elements of blues, R&B, and soul with Rihanna's powerful vocals, adding an intimate and vulnerable touch.

This whiskey got me feelin' pretty
The alcohol is making me feel good

So pardon if I'm impolite
Sorry if I'm being rude

I just really need your ass with me
I want you to be with me

I'm sorry 'bout the other night
I regret what happened the other night

And I know I could be more creative
I could come up with better words

And come up with poetic lines
I could write something beautiful

But I'm turnt up upstairs and I love you
I'm drunk and my feelings for you are strong

You take me higher, higher than I've ever been, babe
Being with you makes me feel amazing

Just come over, let's pour a drink, babe
Come to me and let's have a drink

I hope I ain't calling you too late, too late
I hope I'm not bothering you by calling now

You light my fire
You ignite a spark in me

Let's stay up late and smoke a J
Let's stay up and smoke some marijuana

I wanna go back to the old way
I want things to be like they used to be

But I'm drunk instead, with a full ash tray
But I'm drunk with a full ashtray of cigarette butts

With a little bit too much to say
I have a lot to say, maybe too much

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Robyn Fenty, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Jerry Butler, Ernest Wilson, James Fauntleroy, Badrilla Bourelly

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