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High
The Cure Lyrics


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When I see you sky as a kite
As high as I might, I can't get that high
The how you move, the way you burst the clouds
It makes me want to try

And when I see you sticky as lips
As licky as trips, I can't lick that far
But when you pout, the way you shout out loud
It makes me want to start
And when I see you happy as a girl
That swims in a world of a magic show
It makes me bite my fingers through
To think I could've let you go

And when I see you take the same sweet steps
You used to take, I say
"I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
I'll never let you slip away"

And when I see you kitten as a cat
Yeah, as smitten as that, I can't get that small
The way you fur, the how you purr
It makes me want to paw you all
And when I see you happy as a girl
That lives in a world of make-believe
It makes me pull my hair all out
To think I could've let you leave

And when I see you take the same sweet steps
You used to take, I know
I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
They'll never let you go (never let you go)

Overall Meaning

The song "High" by The Cure is a dreamy and romantic love ballad where the singer expresses his admiration and love for his partner. The first few lines of the song describe how the singer sees his partner as being high, as high as the sky, and how he cannot reach that same level of euphoria himself. The way his partner moves and bursts the clouds inspires him and makes him want to try to reach that same level of joy. The following lines describe how the singer sees his partner as being sweet and sticky as lips, and how he cannot reach that far. But her pout and shout make him want to start, maybe start a conversation or maybe start something more. The image of a happy girl swimming in a world of a magic show, makes him bite his fingers, maybe out of regret for what he could have possibly missed out on if he let her go.


The lyrics continue with the singer expressing how he wants to keep holding his partner tight and never let her slip away. He sees her as being as small as a kitten and as smitten as that, and the way she furrs and purrs makes him want to paw her all, showing how much he is in love with her. The song continues with the singer getting lost in thoughts and pulling his hair out at the thought of letting his love leave him. The song ends on a positive note with the singer affirming that he will keep holding his partner close and never let her go.


Line by Line Meaning

When I see you sky as a kite
When I see you so carefree and happy, like a kite soaring high in the sky.


As high as I might, I can't get that high
I can't reach the same level of happiness and freedom that you are experiencing.


The how you move, the way you burst the clouds
The way you move and dance is so joyful that it's like you're bursting through the clouds.


It makes me want to try
Your happiness inspires me to also strive for joy and freedom.


And when I see you sticky as lips
When I see you covered in something sweet, like sticky lips, I am drawn to your beauty.


As licky as trips, I can't lick that far
I can't reach the same level of indulgence and pleasure that you are experiencing.


But when you pout, the way you shout out loud
Even when you're upset and angry, your passionate expression makes me want to be with you.


It makes me want to start
Your emotions make me want to join you in your journey, no matter what it may be.


And when I see you happy as a girl
Seeing you truly happy, like a content little girl, brings me joy and peace.


That swims in a world of a magic show
You seem to be living in a world of magic and wonder, which amazes and fascinates me.


It makes me bite my fingers through
Your happiness is so wonderful that I am almost overwhelmed by it.


To think I could've let you go
It makes me regret that I could have lost the opportunity to experience your happiness with you.


And when I see you take the same sweet steps
When I see you acting the way you used to, it reminds me of the good times we shared.


I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
I will never let you go or let our relationship slip away from me.


I'll never let you slip away
I am determined to keep you in my life and never lose you.


And when I see you kitten as a cat
When I see you acting playful and coquettish like a kitten, it amuses and delights me.


Yeah, as smitten as that, I can't get that small
Your captivating charm and allure make me feel powerless and in love.


The way you fur, the how you purr
It is your physical and emotional expressions that make me feel such strong feelings for you.


It makes me want to paw you all
It makes me want to pet and touch you affectionately.


That lives in a world of make-believe
When you seem to live in a fanciful and imaginary world, it makes me appreciate your creativity and imagination.


It makes me pull my hair all out
Your uniqueness and ingenuity make me feel so intrigued and amazed that I am driven to express it somehow.


To think I could've let you leave
It makes me regret that I could have lost the chance to experience your imaginative world with you.


You used to take, I know
When I see you doing things the way you used to, I feel like I know you so well.


They'll never let you go (never let you go)
I will never let you go or leave my life, no matter what.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert James Smith, Porl Thompson, Boris Williams, Perry Bamonte, Simon Johnathon Gallup

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

thepoolhustlerman

I'm just comparing it to the number of view of other videos here on TheCureVevo, that's why I called it underrated. My Top 10 Cure songs are
1. Pictures of You (The Best song Ever, listened to this more than hundred times)
2. Boys Don't Cry
3. Friday I'm In Love
4. High
5. Just Like Heaven
6. In Between Days
7. Close To Me
8. Love Cats
9. The Caterpillar
10. Lovesong



Otis Notibrus

0:35 [Verse 1]
When I see you sky as a kite
As high as I might, I can't get that high
The how you move, the way you burst the clouds
It makes me want to try
And when I see you sticky as lips
As licky as trips, I can't lick that far
But when you pout, the way you shout out loud
It makes me want to start
And when I see you happy as a girl
That swims in a world of a magic show
It makes me bite my fingers through
To think I could've let you go

1:42 [Chorus]
And when I see you take the same sweet steps
You used to take, I say
"I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
I'll never let you slip away"

2:32 [Verse 2]
And when I see you kitten as a cat
Yeah, as smitten as that, I can't get that small
The way you fur, the how you purr
It makes me want to paw you all
And when I see you happy as a girl
That lives in a world of make believe
It makes me pull my hair all out
To think I could've let you leave

3:06 [Chorus]
And when I see you take the same sweet steps
You used to take, I know
I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
I'll never let you go



trAshlandAnime

High
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Lyrics
When I see you sky as a kite
As high as I might, I can't get that high
The how you move, the way you burst the clouds
It makes me want to try
And when I see you sticky as lips
As licky as trips, I can't lick that far
But when you pout, the way you shout out loud
It makes me want to start
And when I see you happy as a girl
That swims in a world of a magic show
It makes me bite my fingers through
To think I could've let you go
And when I see you take the same sweet steps
You used to take, I say
"I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
I'll never let you slip away"
And when I see you kitten as a cat
Yeah, as smitten as that, I can't get that small
The way you fur, the how you purr
It makes me want to paw you all
And when I see you happy as a girl
That lives in a world of make-believe
It makes me pull my hair all out
To think I could've let you leave
And when I see you take the same sweet steps
You used to take, I know
I'll keep on holding you in my arms so tight
They'll never let you go (never let you go)



Relax in Brazil

When I see you sky as I kite
As high as I might
I can't get that high
The how you move
The way you burst the clouds
It makes me want to try

When I see you sticky as lips
As licky as trips
I can't lick that far
But when you pout
The way you shout out loud
It makes me want to start
And when I see you happy as a girl
That swims in a works of magic show
It makes me bite my fingers through
To think I could've let you go

And when I see you
Take the same sweet steps
You used to take
I say I'll keep on holding you
My arms so tight
I'll never let you slip away

And when I see you kitten as a cat
Yeah as smitten as that
I can't get that small
The way you fur
The how you purr
It makes me want to paw you all
And when I see you happy as a girl
That lives in a world of make believe
It makes me pull my hair all out
To think I could've let you leave

And when I see you
Take the same sweet steps
You used to take
I know I'll keep on holding you
My arms so tight
I'll never let you
Go
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Good vibes!



All comments from YouTube:

Skrillix

Still can’t believe I was able to see them back in May, even after all these years his voice is just as beautiful

Terry Vander Molen

Robert’s voice is still awesome! I lucked out and got to see them in June and again in September in Chicago……

Clau Yen

This is so full on good energy. This song will never die.

Aşkabar Ananek

The Cure will never die

Doc Savage

The original was even better

david castillo

This song helps me to deal with depression.

Jim Wolfgang

How ironic .

Lorena Macêdo

Me too

Jacob Taylor

Exercise!!

Doc Savage

Does it help you deal with your desperate need to overshare with strangers on the internet?

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