Higher (Pleasure & Pain Song)

"Higher" is a song by Federico Di Bonaventura, released under the alias Pleasure & Pain.

The song was written by Di Bonaventura, Laurent Gelmetti, and Stefano Comazzi, with production credits going to Di Bonaventura's alias Fred Ventura, Laurent Newfield for his additional artistic production and Giacomo Maiolini for his executive production work. It was the first song Di Bonaventura had sung other than his own alias since "Burn On The Flames" by Paul Paul five years prior.

The song was released on a 12" vinyl single in 1990, by Time Records in Italy. "Higher" made its first album appearance on Best Disco Vol. 9 on August 21, 1990.

On October 2, 2020, under Fred Ventura alias, the original 1989 demo version of the song was released on Di Bonaventura's Bandcamp as part of Rediscovered Demos 1983/1989 album.

Lyrics
[Verse 1] Walking for so long Round and round the city streets Miles away from home Time is flying away Staring at the midnight sun Love will find a way

[Pre-Chorus] Let's forget our sorrows We've been waiting for so long We will think tomorrow About the meaning of these words

[Chorus] You take me higher You're gonna set my world on fire I won't give up anymore You take me higher I'm gonna show you my desire I'll never leave you alone

[Verse 2] Something is going on Hopes and dreams are coming true Since the fear is gone Destiny is a game We will play this game away Love is not shame

Track Listing

 * TRD 1147 - 12" vinyl single - 1990
 * 1) "Higher" (Club Mix) - 5:30
 * 2) "Higher" (Bonus Beat) - 0:50
 * 3) "Higher" (The Midnight Sun Edit) - 5:30
 * 4) "Higher" (Instrumental) - 2:50

Personnel

 * Federico Di Bonaventura - Vocalist [Uncredited], Writer
 * Laurent Gelmetti - Writer
 * Stefano Comazzi - Writer
 * Fred Ventura - Producer, Arranger
 * Laurent Newfield - Additional Producer, Mixing
 * Giacomo Maiolini - Executive Producer