Holbrook didn't consider a career in music until November of 2013 when he began posting videos of himself singing. He was inspired to begin posting after almost cutting off his leg working as a lumberjack.
I Get High
Taylor Ray Holbrook Lyrics
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When the dark turns to day I pray to see another sunset
Fallin' in and out of the same routine, stackin' that paper, chasin' that green
I get high
High up on a mountain lookin' down at everything
I get lost, listenin' to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony
You've got yours, and I've got mine
I get high
When I think I get a step ahead it hits me, two steps back
I don't give and I give it all I've got then I tip my hat, that's right!
I rise up above these busy city streets, livin' off love, chasin' my dreams
I get high
High up on a mountain lookin' down at everything
I get lost, listenin' to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony
You've got yours, and I've got mine
So let's get high
High up on a mountain lookin' down at everything
I get lost, listenin' to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony
You've got yours, and I've got mine
So let's get high
So high like we're never comin' down, like a water tower watchin' all the lights go out
Way higher than we've ever, ever been before
I get high
High up on a mountain lookin' down at everything
I get lost, listenin' to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony
You've got yours, and I've got mine
And one day we'll get it right, 'til then, I'll be high
I get high
The song "I Get High" by Taylor Ray Holbrook talks about a struggle with achieving the right balance in life. The lyrics suggest that the artist is always aiming to perfect his life, but every time he thinks he's got it right, he realizes that it's not, and he falls back to routine. However, he is not discouraged, and he keeps on striving, trying to live off love and chasing his dreams. The artist finds solace in nature, and the song describes the feeling of being high up on a mountain, listening to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony, and looking down at everything.
The lyrics of the chorus show that the artist finds contentment, even though he's not where he wants to be in life. He takes comfort in the fact that he has his own struggles, and everyone else has theirs. Nevertheless, the artist encourages the listeners to join him, to get high, and to temporarily forget their problems. The artist uses the metaphor of getting high as a way to escape reality, which some people might find problematic, but he also discusses the importance of staying grounded and getting back to reality.
Overall, "I Get High" is a song that encourages listeners to keep on pushing for their dreams despite the setbacks they face. The song also talks about the significance of finding some time to escape from the daily struggles and stresses of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think I've finally got it right, it hits me, it ain't right yet
Even when I think I've figured things out, I realize that I haven't quite yet.
When the dark turns to day I pray to see another sunset
I appreciate each day and hope to see another one, even when things seem dark.
Fallin' in and out of the same routine, stackin' that paper, chasin' that green
I'm constantly doing the same things, trying to earn money and succeed.
I get high
High up on a mountain lookin' down at everything
I get lost, listenin' to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony
You've got yours, and I've got mine
I feel a sense of freedom and beauty when I'm on a mountaintop, enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature. Everyone has their own way of finding happiness.
When I think I get a step ahead it hits me, two steps back
I often feel like I'm making progress but then get setback even further.
I don't give and I give it all I've got then I tip my hat, that's right!
I try my hardest and when I succeed, I acknowledge it with respect.
I rise up above these busy city streets, livin' off love, chasin' my dreams
I try to escape the chaos of life in the city and follow my passions.
So let's get high
High up on a mountain lookin' down at everything
I get lost, listenin' to the rhythm of a backwoods symphony
You've got yours, and I've got mine
Let's all find our own sense of peace and happiness in nature.
So high like we're never comin' down, like a water tower watchin' all the lights go out
Way higher than we've ever, ever been before
We should try to achieve our wildest dreams and experience the highest highs in life.
And one day we'll get it right, 'til then, I'll be high
I get high
We may not have everything figured out, but until we do, I'll find happiness in the beauty of nature.
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Written by: Taylor Ray Holbrook
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