Higher Than Before

Intro (0:00 – 0:20)

(Soft harmonies, layered vocal ad-libs, light keys or synths)
Ooooh… yeah…
Mmm… rising, yeah… higher…

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Verse 1 (0:20 – 0:50)

I’ve been walking through the fire, carrying yesterday,
Trying to find the strength to rise, to find a better way.
In the silence, I heard whispers calling me by name,
Said, “Child, you’re not alone—your life will never be the same.”
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Pre-Chorus 1 (0:50 – 1:10)

Every step I take, the old me falls behind,
The pieces I once lost are now what I will find.
He’s lifting me up, giving me the power to soar,
I’m ready now—I’m ready now for more.

Chorus 1 (1:10 – 1:40)

I’m climbing higher than before,
Building back the pieces I broke on the floor.
With every breath, I see what life is for,
I found God, He’s opened up the door.
Now I’m walking in the light I’ve been searching for,
Growing stronger, standing taller, yeah—higher than before.
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Verse 2 (1:40 – 2:10)

I used to doubt every blessing, every sign in my path,
Didn’t see the bigger plan beyond my fear and wrath.
Now I feel His hand, guiding every step I take,
Every fall was leading me to the me I’m meant to make.

Melody hint:
	•	Mid-range R&B rhythm, syncopated with light percussion
	•	Slight vocal slides on “blessing” and “guiding”

Pre-Chorus 2 (2:10 – 2:30)

I lift my eyes and finally realize,
My purpose isn’t far—it’s alive inside.
The fire in my soul, the light in my core,
I’m ready now, I’m ready now for more.

Chorus 2 (2:30 – 3:00)

I’m climbing higher than before,
Building back the pieces I once broke on the floor.
With every breath, I see what life is for,
I found God, He’s opened up the door.
Now I’m walking in the light I’ve been searching for,
Growing stronger, standing taller, yeah—higher than before.

Melody hint:
	•	Full vocal power, layered harmonies, soulful ad-libs
	•	(Stretch “higher than before” with melismatic runs)

Bridge (3:00 – 3:30)

And if I stumble, if I fall, He’s right there,
A guiding hand, a love that’s always near.
What I thought was broken is a spark,
A gift I’ve been given, a fire in my heart.

Final Chorus / Outro (3:30 – 4:00)

I’m climbing higher than before,
With a faith that lifts me when I can’t anymore.
My purpose shines brighter than it ever did before,
I found God, and He opened up a brand new door.
Now I’m walking in the light I’ve been searching for,
Growing stronger, standing taller, yeah—higher than before.

(End with layered “oooohs” and soft ad-libs fading out)

uplifting energy and the smooth, soulful R&B vibe. Gospel/Inspirational-uplifting sections, Pop-R&B crossover