Get High
Clark Brandy Lyrics


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She hates her job, loves her kids
Bored with her husband
Tired of the same old list of things to do
So when the to-dos have all been done
She sits down at the kitchen table
And rolls herself a fat one

Smoke so sweet fills the air
She maybe ought to crack a window
But all she can do is stare at the paint
That's been peeling off the walls
A couple tokes and her troubles don't seem all that tall

[Chorus]
You know life will let you down
Love will leave you lonely
Sometimes to only way to get by
Is to get high

She laughs out loud at who she used to be
A girl who'd a looked down on
A woman's moking weed in her kitchen
Sometimes she misses those younger days
Seeing the world through rose colored glasses
Instead of this purple haze

[Chorus]
You know life will let you down
Love will leave you lonely
Sometimes to only way to get by
Is to get high

So she tucks her kids in at night
Kisses her husband turns off the light
And talks to God
Says Lord gel me accept what I cannot change




But until I learn to do that
Thanks for the Mary Jane

Overall Meaning

In Clark Brandy's song "Get High," a woman is described who is unhappy with her life. She is tired of her job, bored with her husband, and feels overwhelmed by the same old things on her to-do list. One day, after completing everything she needed to do, she rolls herself a joint and smokes it at her kitchen table. The smoke is sweet, and she is transfixed by the peeling paint on her walls. As she gets high, her problems seem less significant, and she feels free from them.


The song's lyrics are insightful because they explore the unique perspective of a woman who uses drugs to cope with her problems. On the one hand, the song offers no moral judgment about her choices. Instead, it recognizes that sometimes, getting high is the only way to escape the disappointments and frustrations of everyday life. On the other hand, the song suggests that the woman's use of drugs might be a symptom of a deeper problem in her life. She seems to struggle to find meaning and purpose in her daily routine, and marijuana offers a momentary escape from that sense of despair.


Overall, Clark Brandy's song "Get High" is a poignant and relatable portrait of a woman who is seeking relief from her problems. The song makes no judgment about her choices, but it does recognize the complexity that underlies the use of drugs as a coping mechanism.


Line by Line Meaning

She hates her job, loves her kids
Although she is unhappy with her work, she finds joy in her children.


Bored with her husband
Her relationship with her husband has become mundane and lacks excitement.


Tired of the same old list of things to do
Her daily tasks have become repetitive and dull, leaving her feeling drained.


So when the to-dos have all been done
After completing her daily responsibilities, she takes a break to unwind.


She sits down at the kitchen table
She finds solace in a familiar and comforting space.


And rolls herself a fat one
She prepares and indulges in a joint to ease her mind.


Smoke so sweet fills the air
The scent of marijuana creates a calming atmosphere.


She maybe ought to crack a window
She considers ventilating the room, but is content with her current state of mind.


But all she can do is stare at the paint
Her mind is preoccupied by mundane details.


That's been peeling off the walls
The cracks on her walls reflect the fragments of her dissatisfied reality.


A couple tokes and her troubles don't seem all that tall
Marijuana provides her temporary escape from her day-to-day life.


She laughs out loud at who she used to be
Her prior judgment towards marijuana usage seems trivial in retrospect.


A girl who'd a looked down on
She held an attitude of superiority towards those who consumed marijuana.


A woman's moking weed in her kitchen
She now recognizes the therapeutic benefits of the drug.


Sometimes she misses those younger days
Her nostalgia for her youth attribute to her desire to escape her realities.


Seeing the world through rose colored glasses
She reminisces on her past when she had a positive outlook on life.


Instead of this purple haze
In contrast, her current perspective is clouded and unclear.


So she tucks her kids in at night
She completes her parental duties before settling down.


Kisses her husband turns off the light
She shares a traditional marriage ritual before bed.


And talks to God
She takes time to spiritually reflect before closing her eyes.


Says Lord gel me accept what I cannot change
She requests guidance in accepting the uncontrollable aspects of her life.


But until I learn to do that
However, until she reaches this level of acceptance, she needs a temporary distraction.


Thanks for the Mary Jane
She is grateful for the peaceful state that marijuana brings her.




Lyrics Β© WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BRANDY CLARK

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

traindriver6

How? HOW?????

How is this gal not WAAAAY bigger than she is?

I’ve never heard of her until today (mid Nov β€˜22), and I don’t know how? So far, I’ve listened to just one of her albums, and 9 of the 12 songs went straight on my playlist!

How is she not known more???? Smh!

This world is so addicted to garbage β€œmusic”…ugh.



Ray Ursillo

She hates her job, loves her kids
Bored with her husband
Tired of the same old list of things to do
So when the to-dos have all been done
She sits down at the kitchen table
And rolls herself a fat one

Smoke so sweet fills the air
She maybe ought to crack a window
But all she can do is stare at the paint
That's been peeling off the walls
A couple tokes and her troubles don't seem all that tall

[Chorus:]
You know life will let you down
Love will leave you lonely
Sometimes to only way to get by
Is to get high

She laughs out loud at who she used to be
A girl who'd a looked down on
A woman's moking weed in her kitchen
Sometimes she misses those younger days
Seeing the world through rose colored glasses
Instead of this purple haze

[Repeat Chorus]

So she tucks her kids in at night
Kisses her husband turns off the light
And talks to God
Says Lord gel me accept what I cannot change
But until I learn to do that
Thanks for the Mary Jane



All comments from YouTube:

D B

Man! I’ve never heard this song before! Lyrics are fantastic. This song needs to be sung more often 😊

Rich Mikesell

"Lord help me accept what I cannot change but until I learn to do that, Thanks for the Mary Jane". What an awesome and true lyric!

Anamaria __

Could you explain it, pleease?

Deanna Burton

@Anamaria __ Mary Jane is another word for Marijuana

Ramey Seeno

Deanna Burton ... Mary Jane makes me feel all of 66 ... Peace

Frances Gibson

Amen

Amber Curry

My favorite line ever

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Warren H

What a great song. Everything, the slide guitar, the rhythm, the lyrics, the actual story of the song and the way Brandy Clark sings, brings it all together perfectly. This cool song deserves lots more public attention!

floppy flooper

I would love to see a live version, with that SLAP in there, some spoons and a harmonica.

Brandi Smith

Never heard of you until now. This is amazing songwriting and a gorgeous voice!

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