Tems "Higher" (Live Performance) | Open Mic

Nigerian singer Tems recently appeared on 'Open Mic' for a live performance of her single, “Higher.” The track is produced by Oddio and is one of the standouts on her 2020 EP, 'For Broken Ears.'
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DP: Johnny Esparza
Cam Op: Sergey Nikitenko
AC: Sergey Loba
Guitarists: Sonic Major and Israel
A North of Now Production
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[@shaquillebrown1427]

Tems's voice is literally therapy.

[@no1onu2be19]

Yes!

[@geemack9858]

Ong

[@terrellanderson7004]

Facts!

[@Jomonoupapjanmbliyew]

Facts on facts 💯 👏

[@Jomonoupapjanmbliyew]

The algorithm led me to her,but I've heard the song somewhere.

[@benbenassi2348]

She has the world in her voice. Adele, Rihanna, Lauryn, SZA, Nigeria, Jamaica, America...

[@freak6872]

Best comment so far 🤫

[@dammybello7415]

Love this comment

[@dammybello7415]

Those are who she look up to, luaryn hill , Sza biggest one plus Adele

[@simphiwebuthelezi2972]

@@dammybello7415 I remember she said so .on other video

[@Overyvonne]

No just Nigeria she is Nigerian and amazing at that.

[@ssagsavior]

The guitarists killed it as well!

[@darriusarmstrong2104]

Man did he ‼️💯

[@mellowtreesweet4323]

i wanna know his name!!!!!!!!!!! lol its on the description Guitarists: Sonic Major and Israel

[@tiaraw8804]

Yes!!!!! Omg!

[@ioeruoiruwer]

definitely can't forget the musicians

[@vsn212]

Yes!🤲🤲

[@wanyewest]

Still come here regularly… somebody top this 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@joemaroney7824]

literally once a week since it came out. feels good forreal

[@nodrvgs]

frr

[@ChrisBryan-gx1tx]

Not possible I’m still waiting 😂🤷‍♂️

[@jasonwells2422]

@@ChrisBryan-gx1txwhitney houston??

[@Ery1luvmina]

Still waitin

[@D4lF4l]

The tone in Tems voice has a healing vibration to it, spiritually on a different plane. Give thanks Tems

[@blancow1680]

I really think so .. the fact that you can hear a voice and instantly start tearing up I think it’s god given that not a lot of ppl can feel definitely a different vibration

[@laurynwaugh]

couldn’t have set it better🙌🏽

[@groot7469]

Most definitely 👏🏾

[@savagetone1358]

This facts fr

[@unitedreamer4908]

Can any music heads give me her voice frequency? I'm getting 432 vybz

[@JvnTheeBarber]

She’s a voice from the motherland that’s why it hits every time!

[@loveyalotz]

lmao the shade to black people who aren’t from the motherland 😹 African music is the best 🇳🇬

[@eniola3696]

@@loveyalotz mugu u dey follow hispanic person dey laugh at other black people issokay

[@TanaBTales]

Chills

[@anitaneal1779]

She sounds like Tracy Chapmen

[@darwinLee81283]

Speaking English. Lol. Ok

[@cdavid5524]

She literally sounds just like her tracks, if not better!!! 🤯

[@formypeople226]

Better🖤

[@wattswrong5063]

I agree 🥰

[@MarsOnStars]

Looks too... she a whole package !!!

[@kennethogbugbulu9768]

She sounds way better live!

[@clintonobi124]

She sounds wayyyy better live

[@Miroxbel]

who else is addicted to this song?

[@mcliloldbigyoung]

For me especially from 2:40 to 2:56 is the sweet spot

[@MalaYLoca]

You mean addicted* but yes, one of my favorites .

[@morningivy]

​@@MalaYLocaI think they were spelling it in their accent lol I can hear a carribean fella pronouncing it that way

[@Miroxbel]

@@MalaYLoca yeah thanks

[@Miroxbel]

​@@morningivy I guess you got it! Actually I'm not even a native speaker, I learned english from school.

[@SmartistaBeauty]

I adore Tems voice 🥺❤️

[@happymusicvibez-cleanmusic4523]

It's beautiful.

[@udugbesievans1300]

She's a natural!

[@nonyeempire8230]

It is gorgeous 😍

[@smiles4u92]

Right! Bri Halll!!!!😊

[@Abby_Albert]

She doesn't even have to try hard

[@jordyoriantal7276]

That “I will wait for you” hits every time.

[@jonruffin3404]

That stand for you go hard too

[@aarynmoore-king1174]

Was waiting on this comment

[@djpainkiller3326]

The whole song goes hard compared The original is better than wait for you by future in my opinion

[@shak-yv1ec]

Damn forreal I wish she did that and the world was ending part more

[@Pedakin]

@@djpainkiller3326 good thing no one asked you your opinion.

[@ibrahimrobiu3030]

This woman is a complete package. Will love to see you on Tiny Desk.

[@MensahAcademics]

That's the truth!

[@nxylove5871]

yesss

[@birdangel21]

Yessssss . Me too

[@asieyasah5522]

I agree with you!!!

[@abbylicioussGND]

Facts

[@seoncampo643]

Who's here in June 2024 !!!!

[@anastasiaintrov2421]

I'm here. Hello from Russia. Adore this song. My soul is sading, but so sweet sad

[@FgtGjkkk]

I am here this post is legendary with over 50 million views now 1:08

[@gnimadiop9533]

Here on my birthday!!! ❤❤❤

[@OkokonFavour]

So relaxing

[@ShazellAnthony]

Me

[@tosinkingjames9892]

Forget the lyrics. Imagine you didn't speak English, just listen to the sound. Then you will get it. It's a spiritual awakening sound. It's Soul calling for compassion, giving love, showing care. With that goes the feeling of regret and inadequacy because, deep down, we need to do more to make this life easier, better, happier for ourselves and the next person. Tems is a spiritual person who doesn't need to sing gospel songs but gets to uplift people's consciousness by just making sounds from the depths of her being. I hope she gets to read this.

[@hucciiii]

spot on!

[@o.t9358]

I disagree. The only reason you like this so much is because it's a live performance with the tempo slowed down, if she performed her other songs this way I'm sure you'd have a hard time picking the best one

[@tosinkingjames9892]

@@o.t9358 Music, like any work of art, is valued from an individual, subjective pov.

[@sosaabandit9439]

This my first time I caught chills thts crazyyy asf

[@o.t9358]

@@tosinkingjames9892 bruh if she hadn't done this live performance of this particular song would you say this was her best song?

[@lesliegabriel1894]

Tems has such an amazing voice.

[@kingnaco8168]

Holi a todos ✋❤️

[@emmacourageofficial]

😻😻😻

[@taliamobley5832]

Yes she does ❤

[@shaniceplain]

Poweful

[@nooneevenhere12]

I lost my 5 month old this week and we listened to this every time we went somewhere, she was extremely talkative whenever I would play this song. I’ve been so lost these past couple of days but tems voice is helping me feel a bit better.💔

[@Jassy4444]

🙏

[@nukieslilsister915]

So sorry for your loss.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tosinkingjames9892]

Sorry for your loss. Know that everything will be fine. ❤️

[@begoodify]

Big hugs.

[@sandrea4872]

So sorry for your loss ❤️

[@youdontwannaknow664]

Tell me why you're crying now kini big deal (Higher, higher, higher, higher) When you gave me something I don't really feel (Higher, higher, higher, higher) But you knew that already When I found you on the ground You were dying (higher, higher, higher, higher) Now you come into my yard, uninvited Can you see me on the edge? I'm enlightened (higher, higher, higher, higher) If the world was ending Would you cry or would try to get me? Tell me now, I want you to be clear, yeah (tell me) Tell me now, I need you to be clear, yeah (tell me) I wont wait for you, for you I wont wait for you I wont wait for you Get me Can you put the time on a rewind, yeah? Help me understand, can you tell me now? Why you made the war that we're fighting now? (Higher, higher, higher, higher) And you fall and you run when you see my big guns Run around, run away as the rebel comes out Then you call, call on me when you call me I come But there you go again (there you go) With your deaf ears Open your mind to the sound of the trumpet What do want from a life of the hopeless? (of the hopeless) Now here you are and you're begging and crying (and your crying) I want to fly, yeah, I'm flying 'til morning Running away to the land of discovery Running away from the suffering, I'm gone, yeah Running away from the darkness, I'm out here, yeah (higher, higher) Higher than all the limits Going way beyond the noise and your feelings When you speak all I can hear is silence Turning back from all the pain and violence Big tunes, now it's big tunes I'm killing Cry now from the side now, call my name Fall down when you see me, you know that You know that I won't stay for you, you I wont wait for you for you, for you I wont wait for you I wont wait for you

[@Nxte902]

Thank you so much

[@MusinguziAmon-u8c]

😢😢

[@miiyzar1896]

It actually says I won’t wait for 😂😢

[@youdontwannaknow664]

@@miiyzar1896 thank youu i edited it

[@airconditioning.8278]

Everything about this woman is beauty.

[@topnotchdaagrade]

Everything about your comment is Air Conditioning.

[@beatrizcruz5855]

She’s perfect 😭😭

[@antdjones05]

GOREEEJUUUUSSS‼️

[@jmrolltide14]

Word up

[@ghostalk2em159]

@@beatrizcruz5855 I swear

[@rea_keebine]

Tems’ voice sounds like everything is going to be okay.

[@lynellestephen]

Couldn’t have said it better!!!! ☀️🥰🌈

[@salena.melodies]

Check out my piano cover on this 🔥

[@kiarahinton5376]

Definitely

[@parrisyoung3094]

Her voice sounds how angels would s sound

[@chanel_kokolo]

Clearly 😏😏😏😏

[@mv0lution]

This version can bring a person to tears.

[@Thisismyhandle423]

Literally me right now 🥹

[@simbablazingape7249]

Especially if you lost someone

[@justonthomas3135]

Only version I listen to

[@stephencamper7715]

And has!! ❤❤

[@keishajones3830]

Can? More like “does”

[@lilnovaso]

july 2024 👇

[@VSTHEWORLDORDIE]

hits like no other

[@xxxchanelxxx6948]

Here

[@joyboy5281]

A Grace in These Times Yea ❤️‍🔥💌🙈🙉🙊

[@Dob.7749]

Her voice is actually the back bone and essence of WizKid's essence song.

[@Fallon_rogerz]

Exactly 🙌🏾🔥🔥 she carried the whole song a 👸🏾

[@fayladrewery9449]

Facts 💯

[@xreid66]

Say it louder for the folks on the back‼️

[@vindettajanay]

It's funny becus alot of people don't actually know that til they watch the video .... Her voice ..it's just ..no words... The earthiness of it almost makes her sound like a man ..it's so gorgeous .... Tem's ... blessings.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

I thought it was her song lmao

[@lifewithsky3541]

it’s the whole song for me but when she said “ If the world was ending would you cry or would you try to get me ? “ I felt that on a different level 🥺❤️

[@goldsteve5916]

yes

[@Uchiha_Brotherz]

That hits hard. I love this song 💘

[@cerissawyers1002]

Amen

[@jacquelineboyd329]

YES,AMEN

[@geechie2txmes315]

Hit the feels every trip !!!

[@timmorrell9828]

Her voice is a gift from god, and the lyrics cut so so deep . This song is a masterpiece

[@sadanumpcee510]

F A C T S

[@kenk4269]

Facts.💯

[@JayG-xq2yt]

You Knew That Already

[@pamelalaino3911]

È proprio vero

[@Mimi._.Haruno_]

God* but yes she really is a masterpiece

[@erinparis6354]

“When you speak all I can hear is silence Running back from all the pain and violence” really hit a mf soul

[@shellieo2381]

She not just singing this song, she's really waiting for somebody. This is a true story from her life. Her singing is so real.

[@Cyberdern]

you feel it too

[@MelMelIna.]

God it’s god

[@orionpax85]

Yeah…. This Is how I fee waiting for her, will try my best to comfort,protect and understand her but she not ready for what I have to give, damn! A Black man’s Love is tragic, but if she is worth it,she’s worth it!

[@raulmejia7764]

@@orionpax85 she want a Latino my guy, sorry.

[@UrbanMediaReview]

It's sad af. This is sad as hell. Domestic violence.

[@leoonezer6567]

10+ months after, no one ever thought Future would sample this song and put Tems on his album. FuturexTemsxDrake 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@JonnoEmonno]

Kodak kind of sampled this too on Love and War, without her vocals though

[@futurehofer1564]

Tems carried it

[@devontefigures2289]

That song was bad tho

[@hectorrico7267]

She already made a Drake album so Futute is pretty meh. Im js

[@kaisykes1641]

@@hectorrico7267 wait for u was drake song a clb throwaway

[@maestro4337]

I have a toddler and an infant. They were both having a meltdown and I played this on the TV. Both calmed down and just stared in awe watching her sing

[@niescorner8633]

Wow

[@chilldaonly1841]

That's so special fr

[@IzuchukwuIgwe]

Thanks for sharing, I am going to try it at home with my infant :D

[@MrMindy15]

So gooood God Bless you and your family for posting that for us all 😌

[@maestro4337]

@@MrMindy15 much appreciated!

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

This is REAL MUSIC AND A REAL VOICE! Thank you, young lady!

[@itsjesss3640]

Everything REAL 🥺❤️ truly gifted with this masterpiece 💯

[@RapLyricTrivia]

No one talking bout the guitarists and how well they did 😢 they killed it

[@fatimasangare3054]

They really really killed! That’s one of the reasons why I like the song, the beat is on point 😩😩😩😍🥰🥰

[@WinningJiroOjejenu-cu6hd]

They followed her so well and raised/dropped the key in a beautiful way. Shout out to those guys

[@RapLyricTrivia]

@@WinningJiroOjejenu-cu6hd seriously. From a musical perspective it's brilliant.

[@doeboy7m1]

Give the drummer some lol! Yea they dope!

[@deedeelove93forevermore85]

Yes he did ❤

[@trakassassinz]

This song is unreal.. By far the greatest display of poetry and music I’ve ever heard

[@rachelkeigwin.]

I’m

[@Elgavy1958]

Ohh,yes?

[@jaylenwhite4051]

In the moment *

[@reubengarcia6289]

Can't believe it but this song made me cry

[@rebeccamayzck4465]

Yes!!

[@darriusarmstrong2104]

Sitting in my car at 2am just listening to this on repeat thinking about everything going on in life this song is a real vibe 💯 touches the soul idk it’s hard to explain..

[@danenesimo]

Listen to Free Mind plz !!!! Tems❤️

[@SF-sl7fi]

You EXPLAINED it. ❣

[@fredericksmith8047]

swear just be sitting listening to this in a trance just meditating

[@deionsanders9462]

@@SF-sl7fi

[@Cloudywithachancee]

Definitely just cried off this and this my first time listening to it.

[@laysmiguel7045]

Jesus loves you 💓 Jesus loves you guys 💓 Jesus can save you, and save your family 💓 believe in Him, trust in His love 💓 He never leaves you 💓

[@arlingtonmunroe3154]

Amen.

[@ronilsalemos5002]

Amém

[@MJ-jf7zw]

💯

[@11stripespaper]

Amen

[@karyncook1590]

Amen

[@victormooretv]

Her voice is like a painting.

[@ironshieldmaiden7822]

What a wonderful way to describe her music. I love it.

[@priscilliaidemudia4062]

It draws you in😌 So calm and soothing🤗

[@shemikachristina9612]

😌🧘🏾‍♀️✨

[@AliG-nv4ro]

Ong

[@algiewoods1737]

I totally agree 👍🏾💯💯

[@sonder333]

Feel ashamed that it took a sample to get me here, but i'm grateful to have made it 💯

[@nizzyg4629]

That’s exactly what she needed tho I have no business listening to this but here I am lol . She’s stamped now

[@sonder333]

@@nizzyg4629 yo, that’s on God 😭 lmao

[@brandonmathews8291]

What song used this as a sample?

[@nizzyg4629]

@@brandonmathews8291 future x wait for you

[@kylemathis1562]

How didn't you know Essence

[@cwhitley5007]

She is singing in her accent 😍 don't see this much.

[@studio428salons9]

Serious I've been saying this for months now!!! Love that!!!!

[@ta3_unknownn3250]

Facts 🔥

[@olusolasangobiyi1182]

Yep its the enunciation that brings her style

[@cwhitley5007]

@@olusolasangobiyi1182 exactly

[@shealaskan]

she been dropped this in 2020 when we reaaaallly needed it . 2020 was roougghhh

[@Jumpingforjoya]

This is my favorite live performance of all time.

[@flyguycjay]

Whoever’s reading this, i pray that whatever your going’s through gets better and whatever your struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

[@hacklilly9181]

i read this and cried because i have been going through alot i really needed this

[@catch.22beats]

@@hacklilly9181 same

[@kiaouattara9077]

Ty amen you also have a great day💜

[@TheBusinessasusual]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@chilldaonly1841]

AMEN 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thomaseddison796]

If it wasn’t for future I wouldn’t have known I needed this masterpiece

[@dennismcgee8405]

I forgot . Future put Andre 3000 on that beat n rap.Time is now.

[@dennismcgee8405]

Poetry

[@danielesu7747]

If it wasn’t for you I wouldn’t have known that I needed the incandescent light.

[@aleyna671]

Imagine finding out Tems through future yikes

[@auguststar0801]

@@aleyna671 it’s very sad but…. Future brought me here too. And I’m very grateful

[@CallMeOfficial]

“If the world was ending, would you cry or would you try to get me?” gets me every time

[@uaihaunga1642]

😩

[@natalierachellouisesantana]

💘

[@clarencegray4178]

This is what life is supposed to be about, but we allow the small things to win everytime and as a result you have unhappy people...

[@jean-pierrechapoteau1556]

I had no idea that's what she was saying. Thank you.

[@lilt2969]

Man

[@tristsackey6645]

This so beautiful I’m crying

[@Jstcree]

I have to see her in person. She’s a work of art.

[@collinsoconnor5843]

I can take you where she lives

[@tremain7056]

@@collinsoconnor5843 Creep

[@JackDenn]

She's really so beautiful. 😩

[@ImMsRKayBee]

I swearrrrr😍

[@isaiah8262]

I saw her at broccoli city fest and she sounds just as good live, so amazing

[@gerardolara4477]

Drake & Future did a smart move in adding this beautiful, angelic voice into their track "Wait For You". Please, please give this woman her respect, time for radio play & main stream albums

[@bigh9027]

This song(Higher) was actually released in 2020 in her debut EP "for broken ears". If you love this song, Wait until you listen to the whole EP....oh and after that listen to her second EP too "If orange was a place". Prepared to be mind blown!!

[@gerardolara4477]

@@bigh9027 I appreciate that, I'll most definitely check that out. Thank you & God bless

[@bigh9027]

@@gerardolara4477 God bless you too my friend. I Just find joy in seeing new people discovering Tems. I feel like she's what the whole world has been missing, and everyone needs to hear her

[@gerardolara4477]

@@bigh9027 I completely agree, music is beautiful, it's so precious & life changing.

[@HOTROD256969]

She got her respect a fat check

[@philiswasammy5657]

Thank you Nigeria 🇳🇬 for this Gem 💎 we'll treasure her. 😭🙌 From me and my fellow South Africans.

[@alutampayise1356]

👑

[@grounds585]

south african will always tell you their south african why?😂

[@qboro7182]

She’s amazing.

[@alutampayise1356]

@@grounds585 Thats a really dumb question ,its bottom less unlike your name

[@dawnjuliooo]

@@grounds585 same with Nigerians and Ghanaians tho😭🤣

[@Ngozin1]

This gives me chills everytime I listen to it

[@bread_uh]

i cannot wrap my head around this unbelievable performance, she is a master storyteller. i am so moved, god has blessed my ears todayyyy. tears come to my eyes watching her beauty and power.

[@thelonegenius4406]

Go listen to the original. She's a genius.

[@destinyrollice4699]

I couldn’t have said it better

[@SeptemberBaaayBeee]

I feel the same, tears

[@calidime310]

OMG I thought I was the only person brought to tears by her presence

[@ajvelasquez8875]

She carried future and drake 🥱

[@SomkeHouseENT]

And its appreciated ....the team won 🏆 who cares who the MVP was

[@zyaerranderson7556]

and rods

[@tedbundy6909]

No the hell she didn't

[@chipswithedip]

They all carried

[@von2oppy]

@@tedbundy6909 yes she did

[@itsfavour1426]

It’s how she sings without stress her voice 🥺😍 you can tell it’s natural damnnn🥺🇳🇬

[@acharich]

💣💣💣

[@JulieEpps]

music is feeling alive again, can't explain it Tems dun took off HAM ON THIS RIGHT HERE! *A U T H E N T I C V I E W S D O W T C O W M * dun took her career off 2 the next level fr fr no cap

[@joannavibes]

I never get tired of returning back to this. Her voice gives so much reassurance for hope in the world. Like this comment if you can relate.

[@gregwilson6133]

Right she on the playlist actually she no1 on the list

[@dominiquedlouhy2308]

Literally same.🤗 I listen to this version at least twice a day.😅 I'm obsessed.✨️

[@OptimusHighMegaBong]

I feel exactly the same ✌️

[@notsoshyanna]

I can relate

[@sayestthou]

Her voice is different and beautiful, but out of curiosity, how does it "give so much reassurance for hope in the world"?

[@Bushido64]

She sings like she IS Mother Earth 🎶🎶

[@OsheyBaddest]

Cause she is. In human form.

[@PetarMilanZijic]

She might be

[@annamwanaliti3399]

Because she is!!! 😂

[@yungbryse254]

This 🔥🎯

[@YaBoyKels1]

Because she’s from the Mother Land 🇳🇬🌍🇿🇦

[@Kevinschart]

I love her laid back approach to singing. No over singing, she does with the song only what it needs.

[@sinos10k]

u jerckin her chicken ngl

[@al_indy1589]

I was thinking the same🔥

[@qvimakuna..3597]

💯🎯..

[@Negus-n4b]

One of my many times coming to this song .Its has help to bring peace to my soul many times when things get a bit rough.I just listen and meditate. Thank you QUEEN

[@Asiajay]

Her voice is balanced in masculine & feminine energy that’s why she’s one of a kind

[@bigchris327]

Yeah that's pretty rare in singers

[@chanellnicole4679]

Yessss. For the longest time I thought Tems was a male artist. Just off the voice alone.

[@itsyourscenttv.7040]

I don’t see anything masculine in her voice it’s very feminine to me.

[@austinharris2916]

@@itsyourscenttv.7040 yeah me either.. don’t know what the hell they talking about lol

[@malcolmgoin123]

I mean I understand you point. To me, i can feel her heart when she sings. More like deep within. Not so much masculine. She sings with direction! Clarity! You can hear her message!

[@TriniaLee]

💓💓💓 The lyrics, “If the world was ending, would you cry or would you try to get me…I need you to be clearer….I will wait for you..” Touches my heart deeply bc it speaks love to me. ⚜️

[@neoloanderson6676]

💯

[@justdom4095]

That part hits me so deep can’t help but cry every time I hear it

[@meadams1558]

Legend vibes.

[@HisWife86]

@@justdom4095 OK real tears 💯💛

[@codejohnson]

Seriously

[@IamallthatyouarePURPOSE]

I can’t even hold back the tears. Her voice unmatched, the passion.

[@Welcome_2_the_candy_shop]

Yess I started crying when I first heard this 🥺😭

[@nooramiyamoto8728]

@@Welcome_2_the_candy_shop same 😢

[@taimontaga8441]

I'm glad I'm not the only one in tears over here

[@finesseforsale]

same lol

[@babygenius7369]

Black exelense right here omg

[@Drilly34]

Who’s here listening to this in 2024???

[@gumbono.5215]

This live version sounds better than the original

[@mochabellaspa]

I agree! So much soul and passion, and the guitar kicks it up several notches. So beautiful

[@ladyluck8052]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@kaonemosaditeisho]

Yes because I never understood the hype of tems until I found this gem 💎 😭😭😭now I feel stupid and I love this sm

[@SAEMUZIC]

Agreed

[@devonthornton5844]

Said the same both are tuff but live should have been on the album lol

[@TheLADRAY]

First song I heard her was on Essence and when I heard it I knew I had to hear more! Her voice is so amazing! Her emotion and delivery are so pure! Straight from the heart I can't wait to hear more!

[@sasseewalker1430]

Me too🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@xangotti]

Reminds me of Rihanna with more accent 😍

[@georgegordon4920]

Me too now I'm hooked on her music shes dope

[@prosoerugiagbe4387]

Free mind what actually burst my brains

[@amara3724]

I didn’t even know that was her until now 😲

[@Mani_bwoi]

The guitarists made her voice and lyrics connect sooo heavenly ... don't forget them.

[@yungmaezzy999]

Right

[@judeobasi-lj3xw]

I swear! U got it

[@almosleyjr5756]

I sat in the shower and listened intently, then the spirits came over me and brought me to tears. Blessings

[@keyweezyvo1526]

Man she is the greatest thing to ever touch this planet she is simply amazing

[@mayrauiz]

Mmh Ooh Higher Higher Saying higher Ayy Tell me why you're crying now kini big deal (Higher, higher, higher, higher) When you gave me something I don't really feel (Higher, higher, higher, higher) But you knew that already When I found you on the ground You were dying (higher, higher, higher, higher) Now you come into my yard, uninvited Can you see me on the edge? I'm enlightened (higher, higher, higher, higher) If the world was ending Would you cry or would try to get me? Tell me now, I want you to be clear, yeah (tell me) Tell me now, I need you to be clear, yeah (tell me) I will wait for you, for you I will wait for you I will wait for you Get me Can you put the time on a rewind, yeah? Help me understand, can you tell me now? Why you made the war that we're fighting now? (Higher, higher, higher, higher) And you fall and you run when you see my big guns Run around, run away as the rebel comes out Then you call, call on me when you call me I come But there you go again (there you go) With your deaf ears Open your mind to the sound of the trumpet What do want from a life of the hopeless? (of the hopeless) Now here you are and you're begging and crying (and your crying) I want to fly, yeah, I'm flying 'til morning Running away to the land of discovery Running away from the suffering, I'm gone, yeah Running away from the darkness, I'm out here, yeah (higher, higher) Higher than all the limits Going way beyond the noise and your feelings When you speak all I can hear is silence Turning back from from all the pain and violence Big tunes, now it's big tunes I'm killing Cry now from the side now, call my name Fall down when you see me, you know that You know that I won't stay for you, you I will wait for you for you, for you I will wait for you I will wait for you

[@gradgirlmhs1]

That’s because SHE is a STAR who had a career before Future or Drake! She carried them!! This is HER song!! When I found “Higher” this song is annoying now 🧐🧐

[@gradgirlmhs1]

@@mayrauiz YASSSS! They don’t know about THIS!!!!!!!

[@Gskeez]

got me in tears

[@keyweezyvo1526]

@@Gskeez everytime I hear this

[@YaGirlVanyeezy]

My boyfriend was Nigerian. He passed away February 18 2022. We have a one year old daughter together.. I had a kidney transplant and thought it would be me. 🕊️❤️‍🩹 This song speaks volumes !!!

[@dlordthadon6100]

My sincere condolences and Sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your daughter. Hope this song helps in every way ❤

[@tracystunner2277]

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope he's in a much better place now ❤️

[@fadishaq10]

God bless you and your family

[@jayceelim467]

My deepest condolences. Peace be w you

[@420ghoul]

Love to you and your daughter, i couldnt imagine what youve been through, you are so strong.

[@datzitteezy]

Her voice stops wars in other deminsions. It brings peace to an otherwise chaotic mind that spins out of control, even on it's axis. Fall asleep.

[@smartsteevy]

Yes! Yes!

[@dejonmcclellan2345]

Well articulated my friend. Couldn’t have said it better

[@Dylan-wz3dz]

Lol.

[@judytherose9296]

…well said…😔

[@graciebara8280]

Wow superbly put I've never seen such a piece 😳 hope you are ✍️cause u got it!

[@westley39]

I played this for my young granddaughter (18) and she LOVED it!!! She is now a big Tems fan, like me and I am 67😎

[@tenielgoldsmith1875]

This song is so healing

[@rebz77]

Facts

[@tiffanyrossman2531]

Yesss it is

[@lovelyrich54]

Literally!

[@drakehoudini6733]

Healing? f4ck u talk bout get to work

[@Hodnassesassy]

I feel the EXACT same way

[@badboypezza15]

TEMS PLEASE DON'T LOSE THE ACCENT PLEASE. STAY TRUE TO YOU EVEN IF YOU COMMERCIALIZE. ITS TIME TO MAINSTREAM THE AFRICAN ACCENT

[@florencejones1738]

She doesn't have no African accent. Raised in the UK dear

[@vonthegreat870]

@@florencejones1738 the accent is african, even if she raised in uk

[@Willow-cw9te]

@@florencejones1738 She wasn't raised in the uk tho, have you heard her talk?

[@Samuelkings]

@@florencejones1738 She lived in the UK wasn't raised there, and she def have Nigerian/Mixed brits accent

[@iamezmeh4307]

accents aren’t always something u can control she will always be who she is no matter the accent sir

[@wilmarycg]

When I first heard this song God spoke to me and told me that he “will wait for me”. Thank you God for always loving me and never giving up on me!

[@wilmarycg]

I wish I could style her! Her voice is so graceful 😩

[@jarrettmcclain1099]

He will wait for you how?

[@imanipolanco5461]

You don’t even know Wilmary you just spoke to my spirit and I receive the message! Thank you for posting this comment🤎

[@lalasavage5973]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@grandregentthragg7896]

@@wilmarycg what ?! Lol

[@jonreed6048]

Natural voice she’s great protect her please

[@Angel-rg8sl]

Tems voice is the sound of Ancestors speaking. ♡

[@wisdomjosh2206]

❤

[@demarcothomas9030]

Praise Jesus only

[@dvisiontv6897]

Wat a Beautiful way to phase it🙏🏾 I Luv it💯👏🏾

[@bernitafrancinemapp519]

🎯🎤👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥

[@wilsondoswelliii3127]

Most Def

[@deedots2878]

This song is like a breeze in the scorching heat, like your lover washing your hair, like cradling your newborn, like tasting your favourite food after a fast, like soaking in moonlight on a warm summer night dreaming and finding peace..

[@Jasmine2438]

Great description ❤️

[@bryariiDaGoddesz]

I visioned and felt every word of your description 🥰

[@Danielle-Lucy87]

@@bryariiDaGoddesz I totally agree and felt. 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@TheChocolatecream83]

OMG!! All of this💕💕💕

[@kingdomlandpartners6206]

she sounds like a woman who knows pain , Sacrifice, and Love ❤️ ✨⭐️…..Her voice is such a light in this world Gods love all over this

[@speakingtruth9924]

If y’all haven’t heard Free Mind by Tems please go listen to it

[@cosmosPK]

On it!! 🏃🏽‍♂️

[@2hy4deez]

Damages is my favorite tho

[@speakingtruth9924]

grandSon same

[@chineme13]

free mind is beautiful

[@john-adriancoker2789]

↑ T H I S

[@nomdeplume8355]

Her voice scratches the very deepest itch on the soul. I was not prepared for this...and I'm still not every time I play it. But it hurts so good.

[@rlmpproductions]

She's tearing through the American circuit. Tems is catching fire in the states🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chemistryduck5051]

And I love it. Well over due.

[@blancow1680]

It’s so damn refreshing we needed this a voice like this brings ppl together in my opinion

[@willharris2607]

Yes, I am in Tennessee and randomly took a chance and listened to her song and I’m hooked. I’ve never listened to to much Jamaican music other than drakes take on it and Rhianna. This is beyond and just the best singing I’ve heard since H.E.R made her first big appearance.

[@taslimah_a]

@@willharris2607 she’s nigerian

[@willharris2607]

@@taslimah_a ohh sorry, thanks for that info, I’m super uncultured I guess lol

[@ruvarashemapenzi3769]

Chills. Literal chills.

[@alisebryant5607]

Literally!!

[@slimesitorxjimmy7125]

Same

[@marz9170]

Seriously it’s so effortless & smooth But so strong at the same time !!!

[@edentheempress]

Nothing in this world sounds like her. She was born special

[@nunesmiguel7226]

Jouja Smith sounds like her 😏

[@missrosez]

@@nunesmiguel7226 no they just have the same singing style. they don’t sound alike

[@Atlangramahosi]

True.

[@OfficialDiabloCDB]

Honestly😎

[@akiideatemallory903]

Giveon vibes from my pov

[@kaiisnotthatkool]

Tems is so freaking magical and ethereal. She is so beautiful and fairy-like. This world does not deserve this angel.

[@alphafemale8606]

She’s insanely gorgeous

[@JP-rl4bc]

she is! I was blown away by her beauty along with her voice

[@c.hill93]

She’s drop dead gorgeous!

[@myearsgotyouthsystem8802]

Exactly

[@tonysmithii2682]

Ain't she tho

[@latoyaparrow4007]

Yeah her beauty mannnn this woman is flawless

[@olusolasangobiyi1182]

Tems is deep,glad she’s finally getting recognition.Her voice is unique,also she sings with her accent and enunciates well.She’s Yoruba and the language is very tonal and versatile

[@adaorahi]

🙏🏾🥰🔥

[@algiewoods1737]

I totally agree..She is so DEEP.. TRULY A FORCE TO BE RECKON WITH ✅❤️❤️

[@Robio_scorpio]

She sings with a regular Nigerian accent not a yoruba one 😂😂😂😂have u heard her speak before that accent is certainly not yoruba

[@nyanadanae]

Higher Lyrics [Intro] Mmm, oh Higher, higher Saying higher-er-er-er, ayy [Verse 1] Tell me why you're crying now kini big deal When you gave me something I don't really feel But you knew that already When I found you on the ground you were dying Now you come into my yard, uninvited Can you see me on the edge? I'm enlightened [Chorus 1] If the world was ending Would you cry or would you try to get me? Tell me now, I want you to be clear, yeah Tell me now, I need you to be clеar, yeah I will wait for you, for you I will wait for you I will wait for you [Verse 2] Get me Can you put thе time on a rewind, yeah Help me understand, can you tell me now Why you made the war that we're fighting now And you fall and you run When you see my big guns Run around, run away As the rebel comes out Then you call call on me When you call me I come But there you go again [Verse 3] With your deaf ears Open your mind to the sound of the trumpet What do you want from a life of the hopeless Now here you are and you're begging and crying I want to fly, yeah, I'm flying till morning Running away to the land of discovery Running away from the suffering, I'm gone, yeah Running away from the darkness, I'm out here, yeah [Chorus 2] Higher than all the limits Going way beyond the noise and your feelings When you speak all I can hear is silence Turning back from all the pain and violence Big tunes, now it's big tunes I'm killing Cry now from the side now, call my name Fall down when you see me, you know that You know that I won't stay for you I will wait for you, for you I will wait for you I will wait for you

[@Jubah_]

You're for the people!! 🙏 Thanks for that!!

[@James-nw6bc]

Turning Back or Running back?

[@forevershay._900]

@@James-nw6bc running back

[@rainbowkissex]

Mm look immm I mktm

[@idknothing1836]

(correction) verse1. - line 1 Tell me why you're crying now," CAN IT BE GUILT?" not "Kini big deal" .....y'all welcome 🤗

[@marcmetelus4454]

This is literally my first time seeing this, and I just fell in love with everything about it about this. You can hear the emotions throughout the song

[@TJ-hk7ns]

She’s absolutely beautiful and she don’t have to be half naked for her gift to be noticed.

[@rodneymerritt7391]

totally agree

[@buildingcoolstuff6639]

This.... Feels like every woman tries to use her body to get attention these days

[@skimask1906]

On god

[@richrose3720]

Next gen Alicia Keys. Never had to show off herself to show out her talent.

[@sagitterroristreigns8899]

Yes she is

[@darmson2]

The amount of music talents in Nigeria is insane, the world need to hear us. Nigerian music is the present of future of the global music scene. What out!

[@jessicadorton9262]

I couldn't possibly agree more!!

[@bangthosebangthose5673]

Put me on some Nigerian artist 💯💯

[@maityjohane6167]

I'm from Botswana and Nigerian music is just wow. I fell in love with it 5 years ago and it has been amazing listening to all these artists

[@christopherpotts3691]

Agreed. I love my people ✊🏾

[@chrismutasa6534]

Trust me we are listening!!! All the way from Jhb SA and was just going through the comments and I saw this! Trust me we acknowledge the Talent 🙏🏿

[@hunter111]

Her voice kissed my cheek and gave me the warmest embrace

[@angelonavarrete7386]

@hunter111 yes!

[@nodrvgs]

such a good way to put it

[@Nonsencalik]

​@@nodrvgsFr but it it's accurate

[@HannahChambers-jr6iv]

Best description of what this song (and specifically her singing it) feels like 🥹🥰

[@raymondstewart3957]

Her voice sounds just like song❤ just beautiful ❤

[@hitienalsina9099]

I still cry when I hear this version.. 😢 hug from🇦🇴🇦🇴

[@TwannGoDisc]

In my opinion, I believe Tems is the most underrated but most unique singer to ever walk this planet. Unreal sound that no one can compare to.

[@johncampbell5929]

Uhhh sade?

[@cgarcia4080]

Very wrong lmao

[@TLH21109]

@@johncampbell5929 that's exactly what I was about to say cause that's who she reminds me of

[@roderickbryant157]

@@johncampbell5929 You can’t compare Tems to Sade. Two very distinctive voices.

[@johncampbell5929]

@@roderickbryant157 I'm not. Did u see me compare the two

[@ashlynnmyers14]

her voice in this live performance is identical to her voice recorded in the studio. it’s so rare for musicians to not use autotune, so happy i discovered her

[@eribric5556]

...you didn't.

[@ashlynnmyers14]

@@eribric5556 i’m confused?

[@Cyberdern]

@@ashlynnmyers14 he was just been sarcastic 😁.

[@ashlynnmyers14]

@@Cyberdern thank you for clarifying! i swear i’m not stupid 😭😂

[@feedmetacos1]

her voice is so damn beautiful ❤❤❤

[@Xandercage559]

This song pulls out every hidden emotion in your body.

[@michellecarterspodcast1336]

Perfectly said God's presence

[@joythomas9991]

Oh my heart is crying with emotions

[@renegonzalez8194]

Most definitely

[@clarkgable3737]

Filled with so many dark corners and bright colors of love. This woman is anointed

[@kiara198923]

All Nigerian singers have angelic voices!!!!!

[@lishamarie5196]

Nigerian?

[@kiara198923]

@@lishamarie5196 is she not Nigerian?

[@tdasilva6381]

@@kiara198923 she is

[@gonearethedays4983]

@@lishamarie5196 She's a Nigerian artist, yea

[@ActionBreeze-wk8cp]

So true even Sade. So rich full and beautiful voices.

[@haselpalacios2475]

[Intro] Mmm, oh Higher, higher Saying higher-er-er-er, ayy [Verse 1] Tell me why you're crying now kini big deal When you gave me something I don't really feel But you knew that already When I found you on the ground you were dying Now why you come into my yard, uninvited? Can you see me on the edge? I'm enlightened [Chorus] If the world was ending Would you cry or would you try to get me? Tell me now, I want you to be clear, yeah Tell me now, I need you to be clеar, yeah I will wait for you, for you I will wait for you, I will wait for you [Verse 2] Get me, can you put thе time on a rewind, yeah Help me understand, can you tell me now Why you made the war that we're fighting now And you fall and you run when you see my big guns Run around, run away as the rebel comes out Then you call, call on me when you call me I come But there you go again [Verse 3] With your deaf ears Open your mind to the sound of the trumpet What do you want from a life of the hopeless Now here you are, you're begging and crying I want to fly, yeah, I'm flying till morning Running away to the land of discovery Running away from the suffering, I'm gone, yeah Running away from the darkness, I'm out here, yeah [Chorus] Higher than all the limits Going way beyond the noise and your feelings When you speak all I can hear is silence Running back from all the pain and violence Big tunes, now it's big tunes I'm killing Cry now from the side now, call my name Fall down when you see me, you know that You know that I will stay for you I will wait for you, for you I will wait for you, I will wait for you

[@algiewoods1737]

WHAT A COMBINATION WONDERFUL LYRICS AND BEAUTIFUL SINGING TO GO ALONG WITH IT SHE IS A TRUE GEM.. STRAIGHT FROM HEAVEN✍️❤️🤲🏾❤️

[@algiewoods1737]

AM MESMERIZED ❤️❤️❤️

[@100KryptoKeyz]

🐐sel Palacios 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@blackgoatshizzy9568]

Crazy how what she says is so clear when I listen to it while reading this.

[@unclewillieson7573]

Angelic

[@me_not_me]

This version needs to be a single ❤️❤️❤️

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

agreed

[@divinesteel3518]

It already is. Its on her album

[@thewritebrittnay]

@@divinesteel3518 this song is but not this version of her singing it in a slower tune

[@karab0_05]

Remember that Jesus loves you❤

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 Tems will only get better and better...facts or undisputed truth?

[@Prbnoi]

🤢🤮🤮

[@evelynchujor260]

Undisputed truth

[@McMo8852]

Facts. She can do whatever already.

[@SaveNine1138]

Like she doesn't even need to get better

[@Mj_555]

Big facts

[@DreamTeamUniversal]

Every time someone likes this comment I’m gonna come back and listen again she’s so beautiful ❤️

[@samnochi]

Oh yes she is beautiful soooo beautiful

[@mbalenhlelisanene1704]

Come listen please

[@kalihussle7958]

WHO SINGS THIS SONG PLZ 🙏 the original

[@nichellehaith4642]

Listen

[@sve5543]

@@kalihussle7958 Tems is the original

[@declanforde680]

Her voice is angel like ❤

[@krys7910]

Angelic

[@declanforde680]

@@krys7910 yes angelic 😭

[@abubakarokpuhashimu2269]

U ever heard angel voice?

[@TheIcemanthomas]

@@abubakarokpuhashimu2269 I have

[@Cutthroat__]

You ain’t never heard an angels voice

[@lukeroberts7760]

The most underrated heavily vocal ever witnessed on KZbin! This woman has the most beautiful and classy vocal ever to grace KZbin X

[@yannybananny]

This is more powerful than humanity will probably ever know.

[@bonaventureokoli7988]

I agree 100%

[@jazzlauretta]

Yes that was spiritual

[@Nolease]

Yes she is speaking against the darkness saying she has a rebellion spirit inside her against Satan

[@BUMPY_G_JAXON]

💯💯💯

[@WelcometoDeathrowbishes118]

The Voice of the Motherland!! IDC who thinks its 'corny' for me to say this....her voice has literally the sound of an Ancient Elder Wise Spirit of Black Africa/Before colonization

[@c3stalaga576]

You better talk that talk✊🏾

[@nagashfrancis]

Truth can never be corny sweetheart....

[@WelcometoDeathrowbishes118]

@@nagashfrancis lol I agree, but strangely, some continental Africans believes it's 'corny' when we African Americans ( descendants of slaves) refer to Africa as the 'motherland' for some reason because they say we 'sensationalize' her (Africa)

[@Muchwezi-XII]

@@WelcometoDeathrowbishes118 no I’m an East African and I say it we don’t find it corny.

[@WelcometoDeathrowbishes118]

@@Muchwezi-XII I understand, but some other continental Africans do call we black Americans corny when we say it

[@jaylinwooden438]

When the Acoustic better than the studio version 😩😩😩😩❤️❤️❤️‼️

[@pourladentelle]

facts

[@devonstoomuch]

i always come back to watch her perform. this version here is one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard. the lyrics are so authentic & the way she delivers them makes my heart flutter.