“High” by Lighthouse Family is an uplifting, soulful pop ballad released in December 1997 as the second single from their album Postcards from Heaven. It’s one of their most beloved and recognizable songs, known for its smooth production, emotional warmth, and hopeful message.
The song is built around a slow, steady rhythm with lush instrumentation—gentle piano chords, subtle strings, and a laid-back groove that lets the emotion breathe. Tunde Baiyewu’s distinctively rich and soothing vocals carry the track, delivering lyrics that are optimistic without being overbearing. Lyrically, “High” is about resilience, faith, and emotional strength. It’s a comforting anthem that doesn’t promise miracles but encourages you to keep moving forward. It doesn’t shout its message—it gently reassures.
The song became a major hit, especially in Australia, where it reached No. 1. In the UK it peaked at No. 4 on the Singles Chart and spent weeks in the Top 10. It also did well across Europe and helped solidify Lighthouse Family’s place as one of the defining adult contemporary pop acts of the late ’90s.
The music video was filmed in North East England and Kent: in Newcastle, Quayside, on the Middlesbrough Transporter Bridge or on the Tynemouth beach.
“High” remains a timeless, quietly powerful track. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t need flash to make an impact—just sincerity, melody, and a sense of calm hope in the face of life’s struggles.