All Time High
Def Leppard Lyrics
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But I'm the poster boy for bad behavior
I'm on the edge, it's a long way down
Living out loud at the speed of sound
I can hear you calling out my name
You tell me that fate is calling
Don't let go, don't lose your grip
Fire and ice at your fingertips
Can't you hear me calling out for more?
You knock me out like a wrecking crew
I'm back on my feet and all over you
Faster than I've ever been before
I'm on an all time-high
Never giving up, never giving up, never gonna die
I'm on an all-time high
You gimme the wings, you gimme the reason to fly
Shine your light and I will find you
Follow me, I'm right behind you
This is the lifeblood on which I feed
Take what you want, I got all I need
There ain't no mountain I can't climb, no
I'm on an all-time high
Never giving up, gonna live it up, never gonna die
I'm on an all-time high
You gimme the wings, you gimme the reason to fly
I once was knee-deep in the mud
Lifeless and waiting for the flood
But now my heart is bursting at the seams
And I will not go quietly, no I will not go quietly
I'm on an all-time high
Never giving up, never giving up, never gonna die
I'm on an all-time high
Gimme the wings, you gimme the reason to fly
All-time high
Never giving up, never gonna live it up, never gonna die
I'm on an all-time high
Gimme the wings, you gimme the reason to fly
Def Leppard's song "All Time High" is a song about empowerment. The singer of the song is struggling, feeling unworthy of being asked to be someone's savior. He feels like he is living recklessly, living his life "out loud" and he hears the call of someone who wants to help him "get control." The person pleading with him sees the darkness and wants to help him escape. The singer is not sure if he can do what is needed to save anyone else because he feels like he is living his life recklessly.
The chorus of the song is full of energy, expressing that the singer is feeling better and stronger than ever before. He is finally on an all-time high, not giving up, but rather living his best life. He describes himself as having wings, which give him the reason to fly. The song is a profoundly positive one, telling the story of how someone who once was emotionally dead and stuck in a rut is now feeling like they can take on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me to be your savior
You want me to be the one to save you
But I'm the poster boy for bad behavior
But I'm known for behaving recklessly and irresponsibly
I'm on the edge, it's a long way down
I am in a dangerous situation, and the consequences of failure would be severe
Living out loud at the speed of sound
Living boldly and recklessly, with no regard for the consequences
I can hear you calling out my name
I can hear you asking for my help
You tell me that fate is calling
You believe that destiny is summoning me
'Cause all you see is darkness falling
'Cause you believe that things are getting worse
Don't let go, don't lose your grip
Don't give up, don't lose your determination
Fire and ice at your fingertips
You have the ability to harness opposing forces (passion and determination, perhaps)
Can't you hear me calling out for more?
Can't you hear me asking for greater challenges and rewards?
You knock me out like a wrecking crew
You obliterate me like a demolition team
I'm back on my feet and all over you
I quickly recover and attack you again
Faster than I've ever been before
I move more quickly and with more energy than I ever have
I'm on an all time-high
I feel an incredible level of elation and energy
Never giving up, never giving up, never gonna die
I will never surrender, and I feel invincible
You gimme the wings, you gimme the reason to fly
You inspire and enable me to achieve great things
Shine your light and I will find you
If you show me the way, I will follow you
Follow me, I'm right behind you
I will guide and protect you
This is the lifeblood on which I feed
This is the energy that sustains me and drives me
Take what you want, I got all I need
You can have whatever you desire; I have everything I need already
There ain't no mountain I can't climb, no
There is no obstacle I cannot overcome
I once was knee-deep in the mud
I used to be stuck in a hopeless situation
Lifeless and waiting for the flood
Without direction or vitality, waiting for the inevitable disaster
But now my heart is bursting at the seams
But now I am overjoyed and overflowing with emotion
And I will not go quietly, no I will not go quietly
I will not give up or surrender
Gimme the wings, you gimme the reason to fly
You give me the inspiration and motivation to achieve great things
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOE ELLIOTT
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