High
Jimmie's Chicken Shack Lyrics


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What mood is that you wear this time
Why do you get high
To change the seat your in
In time you won't come back again
What mood is that you wear this time
Why do you get high
To change the seat your in
In time you won't come back again
High
High
High
High
High
High

Make light of the weight
Time off from hell I could be in
These are the words you say
What mood is that you wear this time
Why do you get high
To change the seat and complicate things
High
High
High
High
High
High

What does it take to get you high
What will it take to get me high
What does it take to get us high
Whatever it takes to get you
High
High
High
High
High
High
You don't like me when I'm high
High




Ha ha
Ha ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "High" by Jimmie's Chicken Shack are highly intriguing and thought-provoking. The song initially questions the mood of the person wearing it and why they get high. The lyrics suggest that the person resorts to getting high to change their current situation and escape the feeling of prolonged stagnancy. The song implies that over time, the person may not return to the state they started with, highlighting the addictive nature of getting high.


The chorus of the song repeats the word "high" several times, creating an almost hypnotic effect on the listener. The repetitive use of the word "high" emphasizes the underlying meaning of the song, which is the search for an alternate state of mind. The chorus builds upon the feeling of longing for something beyond the current experience or situation.


In the latter part of the song, the lyrics take on a more melancholic tone as it questions what it takes to get high and what it takes to keep it that way. The lines "Whatever it takes to get you high/You don't like me when I'm high" suggests that it is a struggle to keep the high alive, and it causes a rift between those who are high and those who are not.


Overall, Jimmie's Chicken Shack's "High" is a poignant and introspective track that explores the complexities of addiction and escapism.


Line by Line Meaning

What mood is that you wear this time
What kind of emotion are you expressing right now?


Why do you get high
Why do you consume drugs or alcohol?


To change the seat your in
To alter your current situation, environment, or perspective.


In time you won't come back again
In the future, you may not have the opportunity to experience this moment again, so make the most of it or change it.


Make light of the weight
To decrease the burden or importance of a situation.


Time off from hell I could be in
A break from a difficult or unpleasant situation.


These are the words you say
This is the message or statement that you consistently express.


To change the seat and complicate things
To alter your current situation and make it more complex than it needs to be.


What does it take to get you high
What is necessary for you to feel the effects of intoxication?


What will it take to get me high
What must I do or consume to feel the effects of intoxication?


What does it take to get us high
What will it require for both of us to feel the effects of intoxication?


Whatever it takes to get you
No matter what is necessary for you to feel the effects of intoxication.


You don't like me when I'm high
You do not approve of my behavior when I am under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


Ha ha
An expression of mockery or amusement.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES EDWARD MCDONOUGH, JAMES R. JR. DAVIES

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