High
Living Syndication Lyrics


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It hurts so bad it's like a mountain tumbling down to me.
Would you wake me then again.
I'm not wakin.

I wanna make you high.
I wanna make you high.

What's the best you wear?
I got something in my shoes, yeah.
Seen the mess you made,
I gotta clean you with my noose, yeah.
You look higher child, compare your failures next to mine.
Look at the mess you made,
I gotta clean the mess you made now sugar.

Go high I wanna make you high
Don't go on and mess around your high...

Throw away....
Throw away....

Where's the rest you
Got a craving for my juice, yeah
Seen the stash I saved
Got a feelin that you're loose, yeah.
You look higher child
Compare your bloodshot eyes to mine Look at the stash I saved
You're gonna silk it all away now sugar.





Go high I wanna make you high
Don't go on and mess around your high...Yeah.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Living Syndication's song "High" seem to convey a message that relates to a toxic relationship. The opening line may refer to the pain and chaos caused by a lover's departure, which is likened to the upheaval of a mountain. The lines that follow - "Would you wake me then again / I'm not wakin" - could imply that the singer is either deluding themselves by hoping to be woken from a bad dream or is in a state of denial, unwilling to face the reality of their situation. The chorus, "I wanna make you high / I wanna make you high," could be interpreted as a plea to their lover to get back together, with the singer believing that they can make their significant other's life better or more enjoyable in some way.


The second verse seems to include more thinly veiled imagery of a codependent or abusive relationship, with the singer referring to "the mess you made" and having to "clean you with my noose." In this context, the "noose" could be a metaphor for the singer's desire to control or dominate their lover. The lines "You look higher child, compare your failures next to mine / Look at the mess you made, I gotta clean the mess you made now sugar" seem to underscore this dynamic, with the singer attempting to belittle and manipulate their partner into staying with them. The repetition of "Go high I wanna make you high / Don't go on and mess around your high" in the chorus again seems to express the singer's desire to have their lover back, and the repeated phrase "Throw away" in the bridge could imply that the singer views their partner as disposable.


Overall, the song's lyrics suggest a relationship that is toxic, possibly even addictive. While the specific interpretation of the lyrics may vary depending on the listener, the sense of desperation and pain conveyed by the song is undeniable.


Line by Line Meaning

It hurts so bad it's like a mountain tumbling down to me.
The pain is overwhelming and all-consuming, like a massive force crashing down on me.


Would you wake me then again.
If I fall asleep, will you wake me up later?


I'm not wakin.
I am not going to wake up on my own.


I wanna make you high.
I want to give you a feeling of euphoria and bliss.


What's the best you wear?
What is the finest and most impressive outfit that you own?


I got something in my shoes, yeah.
I am experiencing discomfort or difficulty, possibly due to a small object in my shoe.


Seen the mess you made,
I am aware of the mistakes and chaos you have caused.


I gotta clean you with my noose, yeah.
I must restrain or control you with force or authority.


You look higher child, compare your failures next to mine.
You seem to be feeling elated or intoxicated, but when you compare your own failures to mine, your situation is not so great.


Look at the mess you made,
Again, I observe the chaos, confusion, and damage you have caused.


I gotta clean the mess you made now sugar.
It is my responsibility to clean up the damage and restore order, often for the benefit of someone else (possibly a loved one).


Go high I wanna make you high
Reach a state of ecstasy or intense pleasure; I long to induce these feelings in you.


Don't go on and mess around your high...
Don't sabotage or ruin your wonderful state of mind by engaging in reckless behavior or poor decision-making.


Throw away....
Discard or dispose of something - this line may signify a desire to leave negative or troublesome elements behind.


Where's the rest you
What other items or resources do you have at your disposal?


Got a craving for my juice, yeah
Longing for something, could be a drink or a feeling of fulfillment.


Seen the stash I saved
I have a supply of something hidden away - perhaps drugs, money, or other secret items that can bring pleasure or power.


Got a feelin that you're loose, yeah.
I sense that you are feeling uninhibited or wild, possibly due to indulging in something that you desire.


You look higher child
You appear elevated or ecstatic, possibly due to taking drugs or experiencing an intense pleasure.


Compare your bloodshot eyes to mine
Although we both may appear to be having a great time, the bloodshot eyes could be a sign that we are not really as happy as we seem.


You're gonna silk it all away now sugar.
You will eventually spend or use up all your resources and good feelings - this line represents a pessimistic outlook on one's own situation.


Don't go on and mess around your high...Yeah.
Once again, the artist implores the listener not to ruin their pleasant state of mind or physical sensations with bad decisions or harmful actions.




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Comments from YouTube:

@brshntr

Love this song. I've been obscessed with it ever since a girl I was dating downloaded this to my ipod 2-2.5 years ago and it was mislabeled as being a Puscifer song. Everytime it would come on, I'd spend about a day trying to figure out what the song's actual title and artist were. The lyrics are drawn out just enough that I had a hell of a time figuring it out..... Finally hit it today.

@blackcat445577

I love yesterday's today, fight or flight, hubaris, and hold. those are all good songs.

@brshntr

Love the bass line in this

@blackcat445577

this song starts out really slow and it got good flow. dont want to sound like a huge neard but if I listined to this song while I write some stories I can get a good plot started out.

@Mr.Bob_Dobalina

Clicked on this video from another video, never heard of the band before..glad I clicked it though, very good band, very chill.

@T00lfr34k

Voice is alright, but lyrics are great on every song.

@FunkMastaMegaFlex

@blackcat445577 No, those are all excellent songs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@Whitestuffco

Great Band, I used the album name as my Gamertag on Xbox live :)

@blackcat445577

@FunkMastaMegaFlex lol okay so I used a wrong word yes those are all excellent songs

@IGoTNoAiMBoT

thx for post it

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