Contact High
Architecture in Helsinki Lyrics
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If one of these two walls could speak
I'd turn the lights down long enough to hit repeat
(Babe)
Right now my vision is gone
Your magic's to blame
It's silent down here
Hey I wanna get loud again
You'll hold the thunder while I bring the rain
I might be busy doing nothing but I've had my share
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Contact high
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
Four letter words won't hold any sway
Here in a paradise that shakes the world romantic to the bone
Mystical forces are circling me
While perfect nostalgia is dating the enemy
Lost in the ether with no-one to blame
It's silent down here maybe I wanna get loud again
Contact high
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
When we touch I get a
Contact high
I'm done leaving if we can try
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
I might be busy doing nothing but I've had my share
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Contact high
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty, boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
When we touch I get a
Contact high
Contact high
Contact high
In "Contact High," Architecture in Helsinki explores the infatuation and euphoria that comes with physical contact with someone you're attracted to. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer longing to connect with someone else so strongly that they wish the walls could speak and replay the moment again and again. The second verse brings the magic of the moment to the forefront; the singer is blinded by their attraction to the other person and wants to feel loud and alive again. The bridge of the song acknowledges the power of words and includes some references to the mystical and the ether, further emphasizing the magical feeling that contact with the crush inspires. Throughout the song, there's a sense that the singer is at the mercy of their feelings, giving into the intensity of the connection with the other person.
Overall, "Contact High" is a song that captures the intensity and excitement of a crush, conveying how it feels to be so strongly drawn to someone that the world around you fades away. The lyrics are evocative and playful, with plenty of clever wordplay and metaphors, and the upbeat music perfectly captures the rush of emotions that come with the experience. It's a fun, catchy song that's perfect for singing along to, whether you're in the throes of a crush yourself or just feeling nostalgic for the thrill of the chase.
Line by Line Meaning
If one of these two walls could speak
If the walls could talk and reveal the secrets it has heard
I'd turn the lights down long enough to hit repeat (Babe)
I would dim the lights and listen to the confession on loop
Right now my vision is gone, Your magic's to blame
I am in a trance, and you are the cause of it
It's silent down here, Hey I wanna get loud again
It's quiet, but I want to be energetic again
You'll hold the thunder while I bring the rain
You can be the powerful one while I create a downpour
I might be busy doing nothing but I've had my share
I may seem idle, but I have experienced enough
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
You have an unusual obsession with the idea of love
Contact high, I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Feeling a rush of emotions, I can't dream of impossible things anymore
Am I guilty boy, you decide. I've got nothing to hide
Am I to blame? You can be the judge, but I have nothing to hide
Four letter words won't hold any sway
Offensive words won't have any influence on us anymore
Here in a paradise that shakes the world romantic to the bone
We are in a paradise that brings out our romantic side
Mystical forces are circling me, While perfect nostalgia is dating the enemy
I am surrounded by supernatural energy while good memories exist alongside negativity
Lost in the ether with no-one to blame
Feeling lost in a dreamlike state with no one to hold responsible
When we touch I get a Contact high
I get a rush of feelings when we are close
I'm done leaving if we can try, Am I guilty boy, you decide
I am tired of leaving; we can try to make it work. You can be the judge of whether I am at fault or not
Contact high
Feeling an intense rush of emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON BIRD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
joshlikesblue
2019 and still a bop
Jihad Elrafih
2022 still fire 🔥
Matt Mahoney
2022 and we still bangin and slangin
ERIKA KAMIYA
2022 also still a bop
Sushicat-Shanii
2021 still boppin
Zoe Bowman
Same 2020
Tomboy Tarts
They're very good 'live'. One of the better hipster bands who don't just stand there like codfish.
Zemm Lazybeam
I saw AIH live in 2009 when they supported The Presets. Before this song but it was great! I didn't even need any chemical assistance to enjoy it either.
TheRantingBoy
This band is awesome. Like Bowie meets Talking Heads via an 80s Armani photo shoot.
Shauna Devenport
Absolutely phenomenal song and amazing video!