There are multiple artists called Carter.

1. Carter is the moniker o… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Carter.

1. Carter is the moniker of Bristol based electronic musician and home recording artist Neil Carter. Utilizing synthesizers, guitar, tape loops and field recordings, Carter looks to create pieces of hazy dream ambient, awash with electronic warmth, digital noise, tape hiss and sculpted feedback drones, with loops that slowly, patiently evolve and degrade.

2. Carter is a drum and bass producer and DJ from Vienna, Austria.

3. Curtis William Carter III was born in Houston, Texas and more recently resides in Los Angeles, California. His interest in music sparked as a young man growing up in Houston. "In Houston, rap is a culture…it was a custom to freestyle over other rappers' beats …You could go anywhere and say "bust a flow" and people would huddle up and just freestyle. It was recreational, boys girls--everybody would get into it. That planted the seeds.." He grew up listening to Outkast, UGK, Jay-Z, 3-6 Mafia, Nelly, 2pac. Watching Houston rappers like Chamillionaire and Slim Thug before they were famous, he saw them grow from start to now. It helped him understand different aspects of lyrics and poetry in a way he could understand which made for good reference with his own raps. He is a man who wears many hats and surrounds himself with like-minded, ambitious individuals who have already made a name for themselves. He is involved in all aspects of his music, as he understands what it takes to establish his musical ethos. . "My vision is to promote substance and authenticity through my music to be the voice for the people who relate and believe in me and what I do." "The power is in the people, and if you don't believe in anything else you can believe in me"

Lonely High
Carter Lyrics

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Burning through the nighttime
Yeah, it's a lonely high
Out of state, out of mind
Yeah, it's a lonely high

Late night I've been feeling a little anxious
Start to feel in my stomach and my patience
Couldn't tell if it's wrong on the regular

Anything to get me off the regular
I just wanna live life, have a good time
But the bad times always seem to outshine
Everything that's happening in front of me
So I gotta keep it loud for the remedy

Yeah, I've been keeping to myself
Don't need anybody's help
Maybe if we get so high
We could see them bluer skies
Till then, I'm just on my own
Waiting for some time to grow
Lost in all the smoke

Burning through the nighttime
Yeah, it's a lonely high
Out of state, out of mind
Yeah, it's a lonely high

I'll just waste an afternoon 'til I'm talking to the moon
Could it be that I'm already so lost in
Everything society really limits me to be
I'm just tryna work it out in the moment
So, I've been keeping to myself
Don't need anybody's help
Maybe if we get so high
We could see them bluer skies
Till then, I'm just on my own
Waiting for some time to grow
Lost in all the smoke

Burning through the nighttime
Yeah, it's a lonely high
Out of state, out of mind
Yeah, it's a lonely high

Burning through the nighttime
Yeah, it's a lonely high

Out of state, out of mind
Yeah, it's a lonely high (it's a lonely high)

Overall Meaning

The song "Lonely High" by Carter is a solemn reflection on the downsides of living life on the fast lane. The lyrics vividly describe the feeling of being lost, alone, and anxious despite indulging in vices, indicating that even the temporary comfort derived from these vices tends to be ephemeral. Carter seems to suggest that living life in the fast lane is exhausting and lonely, causing one to withdraw and seek solace in temporary escapes such as drugs, which only provide momentary relief, and ultimately leaves one feeling more isolated and disconnected. The song's chorus, "Burning through the nighttime/ Yeah, it's a lonely high/ Out of state, out of mind/ Yeah, it's a lonely high," highlights the feeling of isolation and detachment from reality while indulging in harmful activities.

The song reflects the current state of society, where people often resort to temporary relief from their problems by turning to alcohol, drugs, and other vices. Carter's lyrics resonate with his listeners as they address genuine feelings that many young people go through, and may help others who are struggling with similar issues feel like they are not alone in their struggles. As the song progresses, Carter suggests that he sees the bluer skies through getting high, implying that he is trying to escape from his present reality, yet he is still looking for more, as he is "waiting for some time to grow".

In conclusion, "Lonely High" by Carter explores the theme of loneliness and isolation that individuals feel despite engaging in activities such as drugs, which may provide some relief, but ultimately leaves them still feeling alone.

Line by Line Meaning

Burning through the nighttime
I am staying up late at night, going through a period of inner turmoil and restlessness.

Yeah, it's a lonely high
Despite the fact that I am trying to distract myself from my worries by staying up late, it is not helping me alleviate my loneliness.

Out of state, out of mind
Being in a different location from those who are part of my regular life and routine has caused me to feel disconnected from them, and my own thoughts and emotions.

Late night I’ve been feeling a little anxious
During nighttime hours, when there are fewer distractions from my worries, I tend to feel heightened levels of anxiety.

Start to feel in my stomach and my patience
The sensations of anxiety often manifest in my gut area and cause me to feel impatient with myself and others.

Couldn't tell if it's wrong on the regular
I am uncertain whether or not my choices and actions in my daily life are the right ones and I question my ability to make sound decisions.

Anything to get me off the regular
I am willing to take risks and make changes to escape from the monotony of the everyday, even if it may not be healthy or beneficial in the long run.

I just wanna live life, have a good time
At the end of the day, all I want is to enjoy my life and have fun.

But the bad times always seem to outshine
Despite my best efforts to focus on the positive, difficult moments have a way of overshadowing my happiness.

Everything that's happening in front of me
I struggle to appreciate the good things in my life because I am distracted by negative thoughts and feelings.

So I gotta keep it loud for the remedy
In order to cope with my emotions, I turn to music as a way to express myself and tune out the rest of the world.

Yeah, I've been keeping to myself
I have been isolating myself from others and avoiding seeking help or support from anyone else.

Don't need anybody's help
I convince myself that I am capable of handling my problems on my own and do not require assistance from others.

Maybe if we get so high
Perhaps if I can distract myself further by altering my state of mind (for example, through drug use), I can experience a different, more positive reality.

We could see them bluer skies
By escaping from our current struggles and altering our perspective, everything may appear brighter and more optimistic.

Till then, I'm just on my own
Until I can find a way to feel better, I am alone in my struggles.

Waiting for some time to grow
I am hoping that with time, I can find the strength to overcome my challenges and grow as a person.

Lost in all the smoke
The cloudiness of my current situation and emotions makes it difficult to see clearly and find my way forward.

I'll just waste an afternoon 'til I'm talking to the moon
I will spend time aimlessly until it is late enough to be alone and talk to the moon (a metaphor for my longing for comfort and understanding).

Could it be that I'm already so lost in
Perhaps I am already so overwhelmed by my circumstances that I have lost sight of what is important and what I should be focusing on.

Everything society really limits me to be
I feel constrained by societal expectations and norms, which prevent me from truly expressing myself and finding fulfillment.

I'm just tryna work it out in the moment
I am doing the best I can to figure things out in the present moment, even if it means not having a clear path forward.

Burning through the nighttime
I am still struggling to overcome my anxiety and restlessness late into the night.

Out of state, out of mind
Despite being physically detached from my regular life, I am still unable to escape my inner turmoil and loneliness.

Yeah, it's a lonely high (it's a lonely high)
Even though I am trying different means to cope, ultimately the high does not provide me with the companionship or comfort I truly need.

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