Love Is The Most High

Fortunate Youth's song 'Love Is The Most High' delves into the profound and transformative nature of love, portraying it as a force that transcends physical boundaries and emotional turmoil. The lyrics open with a metaphor comparing the setting sun to a long-distance love, emphasizing the pain of separation and the hope for reunion. This imagery sets the stage for the song's central theme: love's enduring and omnipresent power, even in the face of absence and longing.

The chorus reinforces this idea by declaring that love is the 'most high,' a phrase that elevates love to a divine status. The repetition of 'I'm crying through that now' suggests a deep emotional struggle, yet it is through this struggle that the singer finds solace and meaning. The lyrics also touch on the idea of getting 'fortunately lost,' implying that losing oneself in love is a fortunate state, a place where one can find true fulfillment and happiness. This notion is further supported by the line 'let this fever take me over,' which likens love to a feverish, all-consuming force.

In the latter part of the song, the imagery of rain falling over the ocean symbolizes a cleansing and renewing power of love. The rain represents the emotional release and the healing that love can bring, washing away pain and bringing a sense of ecstasy. The song concludes with a plea for love to 'pound on my door,' a metaphor for the relentless and unyielding nature of true love. Fortunate Youth's reggae-influenced sound, characterized by its laid-back rhythms and soulful melodies, perfectly complements the song's message, creating a soothing yet powerful anthem to the transcendent power of love.