Higher & Higher (Yehuda! song)

Higher & Higher
from Yehuda!'s CD "Higher & Higher"
Lyrics: http://www.yehuda.org/albums/higher/lyrics/higherenglyr.html
MP3: http://www.yehuda.org/albums/higher/webaudio/Higher.mp3

When I was just a small boy
I heard the legend of the dove
Like all the other animals
Hashem created it with love

But the dove was extra special
For it was so pure and white
Hashem sent it to the forest
To turn the darkness into light

But all the animals were jealous
And their hatred grew so strong
They plotted ways to rid themselves
Of the dove and his sweet songs

First the tiger then the jackal
Then the bear and then the snake
When they'd attack, the dove would run
And the dove barely escaped

So the dove turned to Hashem
Tears streaming down his cheeks
"I feel that I am all alone
With no one close to me"

But then from under Hashem's throne
Where He stores His precious things
He gave the dove a special gift
He gave the dove his wings

(Chorus:)
And He said "Higher & Higher
Higher than the sky
Higher & Higher
That's as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you've dreamed
Higher & Higher
You'll fly so close to Me"

The dove went to the forest
With confidence and pride
He'd never have to run again
And he'd never have to hide

He would always be protected
And now that he had wings
He would sit up in a treetop
And the world would hear him sing

But all the animals were furious
When they saw the dove's new wings
It was if Hashem was telling them
That the dove would be their king

So they pounced upon the dove
And he could barely fly
They left him torn and wounded
They left him there to die

So the dove turned to Hashem
And he cried, "It isn't fair
These precious wings You gave to me
That I always have to wear

They are so very heavy
Much more than I can bear
Please take me from forest
I cannot make it there"

And then Hashem turned to the dove
"My child please understand
Now I have given you your wings
Your destiny is in your hands

If you use your wings for flying
They'll never weigh you down
And you'll fly up so much higher
Than those who live upon the ground"


(Chorus:)
And you'll go Higher & Higher
Higher than the sky
Higher & Higher
That's as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you've dreamed
Higher & Higher
You'll fly so close to Me"

The dove returned back to the forest
And now the others lay in wait
They'd attack the dove in unison
And this time death would be his fate

But the dove was so determined
And he began to fly
Like Hashem had promised him
He soared up towards the sky


(Chorus:)
And he went Higher & Higher
Higher than the sky
Higher & Higher
That's as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you've dreamed
Higher & Higher
You'll fly so close to Me


Higher & Higher
Higher than the sky
Higher & Higher
That's as high as you can fly

You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you've dreamed
Higher & Higher
You'll fly so close to Me

Our story has concluded
But friends there's one more thing
The little dove, that's you and me
And the Torah, that's our wings

(Chorus)

You'll fly up to the heavens
Even higher than you've dreamed
Higher & Higher
You'll fly, you'll fly so close to Me