High n' dry
Def-Leppard Lyrics
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I've been drinkin' all day
Yes I got a date, a midnight ride
I had to get it away
Yea
I'm not a loner, I'm not a fool
Don't need a reason, reason to be cool
I got my woman and this time the lights are goin' out
(Saturday night)
High
(Saturday night)
High an' dry
(Saturday night)
I'm high
(Saturday night)
High an' dry
Oww
I feel bad, I feel mean
I'm up and down, I'm in between
I'm the bottle, I'm on the line
I'm up and feelin' fine
Ohh I'm not a loner, I'm not a fool
Don't need a reason, reason to be cool
I got my whiskey, I got my wine
I got my woman, and this time the lights are goin' out
(Saturday night)
High
(Saturday night)
High an' dry
(Saturday night)
I'm high
(Saturday night)
High an' dry
Ohh take me high
Saturday, kickin' out
Her train was comin' to me
I gotta move, number one
Saturday night on the run
Well
(Saturday night)
High
(Saturday night)
High an' dry
(Saturday night)
Got my whiskey
(Saturday night)
Got my wine
(Saturday night)
Got my woman
(Saturday night)
High an' dry
You gotta try me tonight
The song "High n' Dry" by Def Leppard is ultimately about enjoying life's pleasures to the fullest, without being weighed down by any responsibilities or expectations. The main character is living for the moment, and has been "drinkin' all day," but still feels "right" and excited for his plans for the evening. He describes himself as "not a loner" and "not a fool," suggesting that he knows what he wants and is confident in his choices. He has his whiskey, wine, and woman, and is ready to enjoy the night to the fullest. The chorus repeats the phrase "High and dry," which can be interpreted in a few ways-- either he is so high and happy that he feels like he's above water, so to speak, or perhaps it's a reference to being in such a good mood that he's dry-eyed and not bogged down by any sadness or negativity.
Overall, the message seems to be about the importance of living in the moment and not worrying too much about what comes next. The character is fully present and enjoying himself, without any regard for the future consequences of his actions. While some might see this as reckless, there's also something liberating and exciting about embracing your desires and letting yourself have fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday, I feel right
I'm feeling good on this particular Saturday.
I've been drinkin' all day
I've been drinking alcohol all day long.
Yes I got a date, a midnight ride
I have a romantic meeting with someone tonight and we'll be going for a ride at midnight.
I had to get it away
I needed to get away, to escape from something or someone.
I'm not a loner, I'm not a fool
I'm not a person who is alone or foolish. I am capable of being social and making wise decisions.
Don't need a reason, reason to be cool
I don't need any particular justification or motivation to be cool or impressive.
I got my whiskey, I got my wine
I have both whiskey and wine on hand.
I got my woman and this time the lights are goin' out
I have my girlfriend with me and we're going to turn off the lights and be intimate.
(Saturday night) High
I'm feeling intoxicated and euphoric on this Saturday night.
(Saturday night) High an' dry
I'm feeling intoxicated and happy, but also physically and emotionally free and independent.
Oww
An expression of pain or pleasure depending on the context of the moment.
I feel bad, I feel mean
I'm feeling negative emotions like sadness or anger.
I'm up and down, I'm in between
I'm feeling emotionally inconsistent or ambivalent.
I'm the bottle, I'm on the line
I am both a container of alcohol and a person who is in a precarious situation or facing an important decision.
I'm up and feelin' fine
I'm feeling good and optimistic in spite of my emotional turmoil.
Ohh I'm not a loner, I'm not a fool
Once again, I am not someone who is alone or foolish. I am confident in my social skills and critical thinking.
Don't need a reason, reason to be cool
I uphold my coolness and stylish nature even if I don't have a particular reason or motive for doing so.
Got my whiskey, I got my wine
I have whiskey and wine to drink.
Got my woman, and this time the lights are goin' out
My girlfriend and I are going to have sex and turn off the lights for privacy.
(Saturday night) High
I'm feeling happy and intoxicated on this Saturday night.
(Saturday night) High an' dry
I'm still feeling good and high, but I'm also feeling liberated and free on this Saturday night.
Ohh take me high
I want to continue to feel high or euphoric in some way.
Saturday, kickin' out
It's Saturday and I'm going out to do something exciting or interesting.
Her train was comin' to me
It seems like my girlfriend or someone I like is coming toward me like a train coming into a station.
I gotta move, number one
I need to act and make decisions that are best for me and my happiness.
Saturday night on the run
I'm on the move or taking action on this Saturday night.
Got my whiskey
Once again, I have whiskey to drink.
Got my wine
In addition to whiskey, I also have wine to drink.
You gotta try me tonight
I want someone to try or challenge me in some way tonight.
Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH ELLIOTT, PETER WILLIS, RICHARD ALLEN, RICK SAVAGE, STEVE CLARK
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@paolo-n2000
Pete Willis absolutely shreds on this album!!! Actually the entire band shreds on High-N-Dry...easily their best LP ever!!!
@satmadan8347
Killer Album. No Question
@johnlawsonsr1589
No hysteria was the best
@paolo-n2000
@@johnlawsonsr1589 π€£
@raindeerprojekt4119
@@johnlawsonsr1589 There Their Sound changed. They found something We never Saw or Heard. X was entering into a New world and So were they, in the end Grunge and Whatever Ricky Martin was took over...... But they Kept punching and never went down!!! DEF LEPPARD IS the last of its Kind you wont see this again folks
@MrsRaulDuke1971
The best album they ever made. π
@AngelofAnguish
AMEN or LIKEWISE! In my opinion, FORGET the rest, THIS, THIS, IS THEIR BEST!
@FarmersAreDummies
@@AngelofAnguish I like the first three.
@lindadebreto7540
oh God yes
@johnlawsonsr1589
Sorry Their best album is Hysteria hands down! Seen that show in Indianapolis and my late fiancΓ©e loved me singing those songs in her ear before she passed away! Told her I will always love her. Sheβs been gone since 2004 and I still miss her terribly in 2024!