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High
Cafuné Lyrics
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There's some things that I can't change
So I try to lock them away just in case
My state of mind can't stand to wait all the time
I had a taste for dying in my prime
And now I'm high off the ground
I'm high off the ground
But not coming down
I'm over the line
Still sane, I'm feeling just fine
So much better than I am most of the time
All those forgotten places
All those familiar faces
My brain is walking in so many places
I'm high off the ground
And still I'm looking down
I'm high off the ground
But not coming down
My state of mind can't stand to fake all the time
I find a place for crying when there's time (it's time)
Thе closest I could do, tried and yet it's truе
I don't know why I turn away from you
What I wanna do is complicated too
Don't know who to turn to
I'm high off the ground
And still I'm looking down
I'm high off the ground
But not coming down
I'm high, I'm high
I'm high off the ground
The closest I could do, tried and yet it's true
I don't know why I turn away from you
What I wanna do is complicated too
Don't know who to turn to
The song "High" by Cafuné is an introspective track about the difficulties of dealing with unresolved issues and past traumas. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to bury these issues, but they always seem to resurface. The lines "There's some things that I can't change / So I try to lock them away just in case" indicate a sense of resignation and a fear of confronting the past. The singer is trying to find a distraction to escape from the painful memories.
The chorus, "I'm high off the ground / And still I'm looking down / But not coming down," can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could mean that the singer is trying to escape their problems by getting high, either literally or figuratively, but they're still aware of their problems and struggling to come back down to reality. Alternatively, the "high off the ground" could be a metaphor for the singer's state of mind, indicating that they feel elevated and detached from their problems. However, the repetition of "I'm high" suggests a continued need to distract oneself from reality.
The last verse, "The closest I could do, tried and yet it's true / I don't know why I turn away from you / What I wanna do is complicated too / Don't know who to turn to," adds a layer of ambiguity to the song's message. It's unclear whether the singer is addressing a specific person or a deeper internal struggle. The line "Don't know who to turn to" could refer to a lack of support from a specific person or a more fundamental feeling of being lost and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Held up space
Feeling stuck, trapped in a situation that cannot be changed.
There's some things that I can't change
Acknowledgment that some things in life are beyond control and cannot be changed.
So I try to lock them away just in case
Attempting to compartmentalize and avoid the things that cannot be changed for fear of the emotional toll they may take.
My state of mind can't stand to wait all the time
Feeling restless and impatient, unable to tolerate waiting and delays.
I had a taste for dying in my prime
Yearning for intense experiences and sensations, even if they are risky or potentially dangerous.
And now I'm high off the ground
Feeling exhilarated and energized, experiencing a sense of freedom or release.
And still I'm looking down
Despite feeling high and free, still grounded and aware of the reality of the situation.
But not coming down
Resolute in staying high and not allowing oneself to be weighed down by negativity or challenges.
I'm over the line
Pushing boundaries and taking risks beyond what is considered normal or acceptable.
Still sane, I'm feeling just fine
Despite taking risks and going beyond the norm, still in control and undisturbed.
So much better than I am most of the time
Feeling elevated and empowered, a contrast to the usual struggle and unrest.
All those forgotten places
Remembering the past, places and people that were once part of life but have since faded away or been lost.
All those familiar faces
Nostalgia for people from the past, perhaps missed or longed for.
My brain is walking in so many places
Musing and daydreaming about different times and experiences, can't stay in one place.
My state of mind can't stand to fake all the time
Unable to maintain a facade or put on a show forever, eventually the true state of mind will show.
I find a place for crying when there's time (it's time)
Making room for genuine expression of emotions when appropriate, rather than suppressing them completely.
The closest I could do, tried and yet it's true
Doing the best that can be done, even if it falls short or is not enough.
I don't know why I turn away from you
Uncertainty and confusion around avoiding or rejecting someone or something, possibly due to fear or doubt.
What I wanna do is complicated too
Facing difficult decisions or desires that aren't straightforward or easy to understand.
Don't know who to turn to
Feeling lost or unsure about who to trust or rely upon for guidance or support.
Contributed by Abigail F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Held up space
There's some things that I can't change
So I try to lock them away just in case
My state of mind can't stand to wait all the time
I had a taste for dying in my prime
And now I'm high off the ground
And still I'm looking down
I'm high off the ground
But not coming down
I'm over the line
Still sane, I'm feeling just fine
So much better than I am most of the time
All those forgotten places
All those familiar faces
My brain is walking in so many places
I'm high off the ground
And still I'm looking down
I'm high off the ground
But not coming down
My state of mind can't stand to fake all the time
I find a place for crying when there's time (it's time)
Thе closest I could do, tried and yet it's truе
I don't know why I turn away from you
What I wanna do is complicated too
Don't know who to turn to
I'm high off the ground
And still I'm looking down
I'm high off the ground
But not coming down
I'm high, I'm high
I'm high off the ground
The closest I could do, tried and yet it's true
I don't know why I turn away from you
What I wanna do is complicated too
Don't know who to turn to
kenzie doesn’t post
i’ve replayed this more times than i’m comfortable admitting 🥲
HollyWood Joe
Tell me
Jade Dwyer
I RELATE SO MUCH
Ricky Scott
🎉
NicONackNCM
youre so real for this
sangwounds
I love your music, Cafuné
Amit Hazan
The guitar-flow is so awesome, great song, dream-pop at its best
Arthu
simplesmente perfeito <3
Marianella AcostaSanchez
Esta obra de arte es una adicción ❤
Nouna Manou
I love your music so much 💙💙