Plus Haut Lyrics in English Claudio Capéo

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Plus Haut by Claudio Capéo from French to English.
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Captain
Captain
With nobody, no bearings
Without a compass, alone
I thought I had my feet on the ground
But I'm seasick
Here everything sucks my air
I'm suffocating, I need air
Yeah, change the atmosphere
But tell me how to do it
Captain, my captain
We need you to guide us
I'll write poems
To show them we can forgive
Captain, my captain
We need you to guide us
I'll write poems
To show them we can forgive
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
I could give some light
I'll be one of the volunteers
Sometimes a tiny thing's enough
To flood the whole Earth
Beyond our differences
Beyond any comment
Whether we're born here in France
Or at the other end of the hemisphere
Captain, my captain
We need you to guide us
I'll write poems
To show them we can forgive
Captain, my captain
We need you to guide us
I'll write poems
To show them we can forgive
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
Captain
Captain
Captain, my captain
We need you to guide us
I'll write poems
To show them we can forgive
Captain, my captain
We need you to guide us
I'll write poems
To show them we can forgive
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
Higher, higher
We'll have to rise
Higher, higher
Just for a moment, rise
Captain
Captain
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Jean-Pascal Anziani, Mamadou Niakate, Sylvain Hagopian
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hémisphèrehemisphere

Hémisphère translates directly to "hemisphere". It's a sophisticated and less common word to find in song lyrics, making it stand out.

In the context of "Plus Haut", the word is used to emphasize unity and overcoming differences, regardless of where one is from: "Ou à l'autre bout de l'hémisphère" (Or on the other side of the hemisphere). This broad, global perspective adds depth to the song's message of coming together.

Ever felt a bit lost, like a ship without a compass? That's the feeling at the heart of Claudio Capéo's "Plus Haut." The singer describes feeling seasick with the world, suffocated and searching for a guide. He calls out, "Capitaine, mon capitaine!" looking for a leader to steer everyone through confusing times. It's a powerful cry for direction and hope when you feel like you're drifting alone.

But this song isn't about staying lost; it's a hopeful anthem about finding a way forward together. The singer's solution is to use his art, writing poems to spread a message of forgiveness and unity. The chorus is a passionate call to action to rise "Plus haut, plus haut" (Higher, higher). It encourages us to elevate ourselves above our differences and negativity, reminding us that even a small act of kindness can light up the entire world.

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