Stay High
Childish Gambino Lyrics


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I already feel like doing it again, honey
'Cause once you know, then you know
And you don't wanna go home
Back to wherever it is that you come from

I just want to stay high with you

'Cause where I come from
Everybody frowns and walks around with
That old ugly thing on their face
'Cause where I come from
We work hard and we grind and we hustle all day
Don't we? (Yes, we do)
There comes a time, there comes a time
At night, where we come to play
And we smile and laugh and jump and clap
And yell and holler and just feel, just feel great, yeah

I just want to stay high with you
With you, with you

So, don't question my state of mind
I'm doing wonderful, just fine, thank you (thank you)
Everything is everything and everything is beautiful
(How did you get like that?)
See, what I do (is keep it cool)
And not worry 'bout what everyone is doing now
I already feel like doing it again, honey

I just want to stay high
I just want to stay high
I just want to stay high
With you, with you
With you, with you




With you, with you
With you, with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Stay High" by Brittany Howard featuring Childish Gambino is about finding refuge in a moment of joy with someone special. The singer in the song has been used to a life of hard work and hustle, and they describe the world they come from as one where everyone has a frown on their face. However, they have found happiness in a temporary escape from their daily struggles by being with someone who makes them feel great. The line "once you know, then you know, and you don't want to go home" indicates that the singer has experienced this feeling before and wants to keep experiencing it with this person.


The song highlights the importance of escaping negative circumstances and finding moments of joy, and it also emphasizes the strength that comes from a sense of togetherness with someone who understands you. The line "don't question my state of mind, I'm doing wonderful, just fine, thank you" suggests that the singer has been questioned or judged for seeking temporary relief from their struggles, but they refuse to let that bring them down. They have learned to "keep it cool" and focus on their own happiness without worrying about what others are doing.


Overall, "Stay High" is a song about the importance of finding joy in moments of escape from a challenging life and the significance of sharing that joy with someone special.


Line by Line Meaning

I already feel like doing it again, honey
I want to keep experiencing this feeling with you


'Cause once you know, then you know
Once you experience something, you understand its value


And you don't wanna go home
You don't want the experience to end


Back to wherever it is that you come from
To return to a mundane or unfulfilling life


I just want to stay high with you
I want to continue experiencing happiness with you


'Cause where I come from
The place I come from


Everybody frowns and walks around with
People have unhappy expressions and demeanor


That old ugly thing on their face
A negative emotion or attitude


'Cause where I come from
The place I come from


We work hard and we grind and we hustle all day
We have a demanding lifestyle


Don't we? (Yes, we do)
We can agree that it's true


There comes a time, there comes a time
A point in time, a moment


At night, where we come to play
We have an opportunity to enjoy ourselves


And we smile and laugh and jump and clap
We express our joy


And yell and holler and just feel, just feel great, yeah
We express our happiness without reservations


So, don't question my state of mind
Don't doubt my emotional state


I'm doing wonderful, just fine, thank you (thank you)
I am happy and content


Everything is everything and everything is beautiful
Everything is perfect and beautiful


(How did you get like that?)
How did you become so positive?


See, what I do (is keep it cool)
I maintain a laid-back attitude


And not worry 'bout what everyone is doing now
I don't concern myself with others' actions


I just want to stay high
I want to stay happy


With you, with you
With you by my side


With you, with you
With you by my side


With you, with you
With you by my side


With you, with you
With you by my side




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brittany Amber Howard

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@Andrei_s_thoughts

LYRICS 🖤🥀
I already feel like doing it again, honey
'Cause once you know, then you know
And you don't wanna go home
Back to where it is that you come from

I just want to stay high with you

'Cause where I come from
Everybody frowns and walks around with
That old ugly thing on their face
'Cause where I come from
We work hard and we grind and we hustle all day, don't we?
(Yes, we do)
There comes a time, there comes a time
At night, where we come play
And there'll be smiling, laughing, jumping, clapping
Yell and holler, just feel, just feel great, yeah yes

[Refrain: Brittany Howard]
I just want to stay high with you
With you

So, don't question my state of mind
I'm doing wonderful, just fine, thank you
(Thank you)
Everything is everything and everything is beautiful
(How did you get like that to?)
See, all I do (is keep it cool) and don't worry 'bout what everyone is doing, no
I already feel like doing it again, honey

I just wanna stay high
I just wanna stay high
I just wanna stay high with you (Ooh darling), with you
With you, with you
With you (Damn)
With you (Damn)
With you
With you



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@hasanfahs6600

The sequel to Sober we never knew we needed...💫

@MrKuritsuka

Fucking facts!

@blackberry8615

yes!

@gingerkline1244

Truth.

@the2ndcoming135

Oh okay👀

@dyandriacherisewillis9621

Cause we did tho glad I got this cover to keep me sane #theVibesAreReallyFelt

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@KJ-je9pm

Everything bino touches, turns to gold

@ludvig3242

well, except for his latest album

@KJ-je9pm

@@ludvig3242 Nah I love that album

@jordivalencia5279

This song was already gold

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