Jamar Rogers now resides in the Bronx, New York and is 30 years old.
High
Jamar Rogers Lyrics
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Feeling helpless
I wanna shelve it
I can't help it
So I kiss what I know so well
Because I know that it will never tell
Knocks these thoughts right out of my head
I feel so numb, I feel so numb
I feel so numb, I feel so numb
The one who got away
Because I ran out of words to say
I said I just couldn't stay
Always feels like Monday
No one's calling on the telephone
So I guess I'm staying right at home
Do the only thing I've ever known to do
So I gotta gotta gotta get high
I feel so numb, I feel so numb
I feel so numb, I feel so numb
But then
You come and bring the sun
You turn my heart around
Now I'm feeling feeling feeling so high
I feel alive, I feel alive
I feel alive, I feel alive
The song “High” by Jamar Rogers is a heartfelt and honest expression of the singer’s struggles with feeling worthless and helpless. The lyrics start off by expressing his desire to escape these feelings, as he wants to “shelve it” but can’t help feeling this way. He then turns to what he knows well: kissing, which he trusts will not reveal his feelings. This helps him to push the negative thoughts from his head, but he still has the urge to get high to numb himself. The chorus repeats the idea of feeling numb, which highlights the inner turmoil Rogers is going through.
The second verse takes on a more personal tone, as Rogers reflects on losing someone who he cared for deeply. He explains that he “ran out of words to say” and felt that he had to leave. This decision has left him feeling like no one is reaching out to him anymore, so he stays in isolation and turns to getting high as a way to cope. However, the song takes a hopeful turn when Rogers acknowledges that someone has come into his life and brought the sun. This person has turned things around and allowed him to feel alive again. The final chorus repeats the sentiment of feeling alive, which creates an uplifting and positive message.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling worthless
Experiencing a sense of having no value or purpose.
Feeling helpless
Experiencing a sense of being unable to help oneself or to take control of a situation.
I wanna shelve it
I want to forget about my problems and not deal with them.
I can't help it
I am unable to control my emotions or actions.
So I kiss what I know so well
I turn to a familiar coping mechanism to soothe myself.
Because I know that it will never tell
I know this coping mechanism won't judge me or reveal my secrets.
Knocks these thoughts right out of my head
It distracts me from my negative thoughts and feelings.
So I gotta gotta gotta get high
I feel compelled to use drugs or alcohol to cope with my emotions.
I feel so numb, I feel so numb
The drugs or alcohol make me feel emotionally disconnected or dulled.
The one who got away
Referring to a past romantic relationship that ended.
Because I ran out of words to say
I couldn't communicate effectively with my partner and the relationship suffered.
I said I just couldn't stay
I ended the relationship because I didn't know how to fix it or make it work.
Always feels like Monday
Feeling stuck in a cycle or routine that lacks excitement or joy.
No one's calling on the telephone
Feeling lonely and disconnected from others.
So I guess I'm staying right at home
I choose to isolate myself from others rather than seek out connection.
Do the only thing I've ever known to do
Returning to my familiar coping mechanism, even though it's not healthy or productive.
But then
However.
You come and bring the sun
A person entered my life and brought joy and positivity.
You turn my heart around
This person shifts my mindset and emotional state in a positive direction.
Now I'm feeling feeling feeling so high
I feel elated and happy because of this person's influence.
I feel alive, I feel alive
I feel energized and optimistic about life.
I feel alive, I feel alive
I feel renewed and grateful for the positive change in my life.
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jenna Sunshine
Oh my GOSH! This song made me cry. I feel like this song could be about me! I know how it feels to be there, addicted and as low as you can go. AND how it feels to be redeemed and forgiven. It still chokes me up after a few years of sobriety that Jesus can pull us out and make us whole. Love you Jamar! Please come perform in Boston!
Missy Richest
Was this ever on the radio? If not people please put it there. This guy is flawless.
Andron Fugett
i use to work with him at pappadeuxs
Karl Fonseca
Your voice can touch people's soul, never stop it man!
RighteousTruth
Roses are Red It was meth
Roses Are Red
+karl de castro Fonseca Jamar Rogers got his underestimated Voice from The Voice. He wrote this song to tell all of the people listening why he smoked crack. Hence the name "High"
Steven Anderson
this is a hit all the way, please release this great song
Mary Tab
this song has carried me through so much for a long while. lol it's become my daughters lullaby.
when my husband passed away this was the last long we dance to.
thank you truly.
K. D. Houston
Aweeee! That's beautiful!!!
Toni L Norton
I'm so sorry for your loss.