Eight Miles High
Lighthouse Lyrics


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Eight miles high|And when you touch down|You'll find that it's |Stranger than (---)?||Tied in the seats|Then stay where you go(?)|I'll stop where|Just being there|Oh, oh, oh||Nowhere is|There a want to be found |(---)?|Afraid of losing their ground||Great, great child|Don't worry child|We embrace it as|Warm faces around||Round the square|High in the sun|Some laughing|Some just shapeless forms||Sight or seek|And lack (---)?|Some living |Some standing alone




Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of Lighthouse's song "Eight Miles High," the opening lines "Eight miles high | And when you touch down | You'll find that it's | Stranger than (---)?" suggest a feeling of unease or disorientation upon reaching a certain destination or state of mind. The imagery of being high above ground conveys a sense of elevation and perspective, both physical and metaphorical. The uncertainty and strangeness described in these lines may allude to the unpredictability of life's journey or the complexity of human experiences.


The following lines "Tied in the seats | Then stay where you go(?) | I'll stop where | Just being there | Oh, oh, oh" may signify a feeling of being constrained or restricted in a certain situation or environment. The repetition of "Oh, oh, oh" could suggest a sense of resignation or acceptance of one's circumstances, even if they may be challenging or confining. The lyrics evoke a sense of stillness or stasis, where it may feel like one is simply existing and not actively moving forward.


The verses "Nowhere is | There a want to be found | (---) | Afraid of losing their ground" express themes of searching for meaning or purpose amid a sense of aimlessness. The fear of losing stability or footing in life is palpable in these lines, reflecting the human desire for security and belonging. The ellipsis in the lyrics leaves room for interpretation, perhaps highlighting the ambiguity and complexity of the quest for fulfillment and direction.


The final verses "Great, great child | Don't worry child | We embrace it as | Warm faces around | Round the square | High in the sun | Some laughing | Some just shapeless forms | Sight or seek | And lack (---) | Some living | Some standing alone" evoke a sense of reassurance and camaraderie amidst diversity and dichotomies. The imagery of warmth and acceptance contrasts with the idea of shapeless forms and solitude, illustrating the multifaceted nature of human existence. The lyrics seem to convey a message of resilience and interconnectedness, suggesting that despite the uncertainties and challenges in life, there is beauty and comfort to be found in shared experiences and connections.




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Written by: David Crosby, Gene Clark, Roger Mcguinn

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