Noah Cyrus Takes A Spiritual Sabbatical In 'I Got So High That I Saw Jesus'

Earlier this week, Noah Cyrus teased a new single with a title so intriguing, we were left scratching our heads at what she might possibly have up her sleeve. Would "I Got So High That I Saw Jesus be some trippy hip/hop-pop concoction like last year's "fuckyounoah"? Or maybe a gospel-tinged ballad along the lines of "Lonely"? Finally, we have our answer — the new track arrived on Friday (March 20), and it's a stripped-back folk ditty much more akin to last year's "July."


"I got so high that I saw Jesus Cyrus sings on the new song's hook. "He mentioned it's all gonna be OK / You just need me in your heart / Tennessee whiskey and love." The rest of the lyrics revolve around biblical references — like Moses and the burning bush and water turned into wine — as Cyrus croons over a strummed guitar. The vibe only gets more spiritual in the accompanying video, directed by James Pereira. In it, the 20-year-old takes a solo sabbatical, becoming one with nature as she bathes in a river, rides a white horse, balances butterflies in her hands, and dances around a crackling campfire. It's the picture of total tranquility, as well as a musical breath of fresh air.


In a press release, Cyrus confirmed that "I Got So High That I Saw Jesus Christ will appear on a larger body of work set for release later this year. She also delved into the meaning beyond her new single, saying, "Religion or spirituality can mean several different things to several different people. This song isn't about or for one religion or belief system. Jesus Christ basically resembles a greater understanding and knowledge that everything has its purpose and everything will work itself out the way it's supposed to. It will be OK, so long as we are guided by compassion and community. Both are necessary more than ever now Amen to that!