High Hopes
Here From the Start Lyrics
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Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Mama said
Fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater
Go make a legacy
Manifest destiny
Back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said
Burn your biographies
Rewrite your history
Light up your wildest dreams
Museum victories, everyday
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Mama said
It's uphill for oddities
The stranger crusaders
Ain't ever wannabes
The weird and the novelties
Don't ever change
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
They say it's all been done but they haven't seen the best of me
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
"High Hopes" by Panic at the Disco's Brendon Urie has a very strong motivational theme. It talks about the struggle to achieve something big in life and the determination required to reach that goal. The singer speaks about his ambitions and dreams and how he has always had extremely high hopes, even when things weren't going well in life. The lyrics tell the story of someone who is determined to make a significant impact on the world and is willing to do whatever it takes to get there.
The first verse tells us that the singer has always had high hopes for their future and is determined to shoot for the stars, even when they didn't have any money. They say that they always had a vision and a feeling that they would be successful. The second verse speaks about how the singer's mother motivated them to reach for their dreams and to become someone great. She encouraged them to fulfil their prophecy and become a legacy, despite the complications that come with achieving such a significant goal.
The chorus is a repetition of the title, and it drives home the message that the singer had to have high hopes to achieve anything in their life. No matter how hard it seemed or how impossible it appeared, they always had high hopes that they would eventually accomplish their dreams. Finally, the bridge talks about how people may try to discourage you or say that everything has been done before, but the singer knows that they have something special to offer the world, and they are not giving up until they succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
I knew I had to dream big and aim high in order to succeed in life.
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
I was ambitious even when I wasn't successful.
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
I was poor, but I always had an idea of what I wanted to achieve.
Always had high, high hopes
My optimism never wavered.
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I wasn't always sure how to achieve my dreams, but I believed in myself regardless.
I was gonna be that one in a million
I knew I was destined for greatness.
Mama said
My mother advised me.
Fulfill the prophecy
Make your dreams a reality.
Be something greater
Don't settle for mediocrity.
Go make a legacy
Leave your mark on the world.
Manifest destiny
Believe in your own potential and work to fulfill it.
Burn your biographies
Forget about your past and focus on your future.
Rewrite your history
Change the narrative of your life to one of success and triumph.
Light up your wildest dreams
Go after your biggest aspirations with passion and fervor.
Museum victories, everyday
Celebrate your successes, no matter how small they may seem.
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
My mother encouraged me to keep going, even when things got tough.
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
I was feeling stuck and lost, but my mother didn't want me to give up on my dreams.
It's uphill for oddities
It may be harder for those who are unique or different to succeed, but it's not impossible.
The stranger crusaders
Those who fight for what they believe in, even when it's not popular.
Ain't ever wannabes
Don't try to be someone else, be true to yourself.
The weird and the novelties
Embrace your quirks and individuality.
Don't ever change
Stay true to who you are and what you believe in.
Stay up on that rise
Keep pushing yourself and reaching for new heights.
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Don't let anyone or anything bring you down from your success.
They say it's all been done but they haven't seen the best of me
People may doubt my ability to succeed, but I know I haven't reached my full potential yet.
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see
I still have more left in me and I'm going to impress everyone.
Writer(s): Ilsey Juber, Samuel Hollander, Jacob Sinclair, Lauren Pritchard, Brendon Urie, Jenny Youngs, Taylor Parks, Jonas Jeberg, William Lobban Bean
Contributed by Makayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.