Antonique Smith: Higher

Imagine a voice that possessed the melodic soul of Adele, the acrobatic notes of Celine Dion and the high-energy of Beyoncé – that would be the pitch-perfect fusion of Antonique Smith, the artist. Heralded as “an amazing actress with a great career ahead of her”, by the legendary Sidney Lumet, Antonique is following the career path of Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross; pursuing a career in film while also continuing to make her dream of a Grammy-winning recording career into the most amazing of realities.

Antonique Smith: Higher

Antonique Smith first garnered attention in her buzz-worthy leading role in “RENT” on Broadway as Mimi Marquez, where director Michael Greif is quoted as saying Antonique “made the whole show better”. She is now most famous for her starring role of Faith Evans in “Notorious” where she received rave reviews and was praised by critics. Antonique played CIA agent Sandra Burns in the action movie Abduction opposite Taylor Lautner and Alfred Molina. In what was one of the most anticipated indie movies of 2011, “Yelling To The Sky”, Antonique played the starring role of Ola O’Hara, opposite Zoe Kravitz and Gabourey Sidibe. Antonique had a featured role in the Golden Globe nominated “Across The Universe”. She has also guest starred on numerous hit tv shows including Law & Order and HBO’s Bored To Death.

Antonique Smith: Higher (Acoustic Version)

“Higher is about that moment when guys are afraid to commit,” says Smith. “When that happens, women start asking all the wrong questions. But, there is something you can say to a man to make him look at you differently and want that commitment. That something is the message of “Higher.”

Antonique Smith: Higher (Radio Mix)

Antonique Smith: Higher Lyrics:
Feeling like you’re telling me you wanna stay
What is it that makes you wanna go?
As we’re getting close, I feel you hesitate
Say yes, and then you tell me no
Is it that you’re thinking you’re making a mistake?
Like you might be losing your freedom?
Is that why you’re now pushing me away?
This is what I wanna let you know

Don’t you worry, I’m not trying to change you
I won’t change you
I’m only trying to elevate you
Hi-iiigher, If you let your guard down
Hi-iiigher, So let your guard down, down down down

Listen to me telling you that I’m the one,
Hear me saying this is right for us,
I just wanna know where you’re coming from
Can you tell if this is the love?
Is it that you’re thinking you’re making a mistake?
Like you might be losing your freedom?
Love, you don’t ever have to be afraid,
This is what I wanna let you know

Don’t you worry,
I’m not trying to change you
I won’t change you
I’m only trying to elevate you
Hi-iiigher, If you let your guard down
Hi-iiigher, So let your guard down, down down down

Told you you can trust me,
You never have to doubt me
All you gotta do is let it down

Don’t you worry, I’m not trying to change you
I won’t change you
I’m only trying to elevate you
Hi-iiigher,If you let your guard down
Hi-iiigher,So let your guard down, down down down