From the recording V: Heaven for the Weekend
“Pedestal” finds Ryland Fisher returning to his country roots with heartfelt honesty. Opening with a somber piano progression, the track evolves into a dreamy, layered ballad about the beauty—and fragility—of idolizing someone you love. Blending modern pop production with acoustic sincerity, Fisher’s vocals shine with reverence, turning admiration into art.
Lyrics
I know life's expectations, they get heavy
Like you gotta live up to impressing everybody
But you don't even know how just your presence steals the room
Ain't nowhere else to go with that heart of gold
The sky's the limit for you
I wanna build you up so high
From down here I can watch you shine
It never gets old, seeing you up there on your pedestal
I know that you’re scared of those heights
But you don’t gotta be afraid
Cus I’ll always catch your fall
And put you back up on your pedestal
Cus there’s nothing I want more than seeing you at your best
Girl, that don't mean perfect, but you’re as close as it gets
The fire in you lights one in me, and I love feeling it burn
Your style- your vibe, sporting that halo like a piece of Heaven on earth
I wanna build you up so high
From down here I can watch you shine
It never gets old, seeing you up there on your pedestal
I know that you’re scared of those heights
But you don’t gotta be afraid
Cus I’ll always catch your fall
And put you back up on your pedestal
For the worse or better
For now and forever
Don’t worry ‘bout a thing
I got you
I wanna build you up so high
From down here I can watch you shine
It never gets old, seeing you up there on your pedestal
I wanna build you up so high
From down here I can watch you shine
It never gets old, seeing you up there on your pedestal
I know that you’re scared of those heights
But you don’t gotta be afraid
Cus I’ll always catch your fall
And put you back up on your pedestal
Girl, you look incredible
Up there on your pedestal