High Life
London Grammar Lyrics


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Give up the high life
that's okay
Take it or leave it
For me
Follow you, I might
The darkest way
Only to leave it
Once again
And I
I know
I,I know
Give up your high life
If that's okay
Take it or leave it
For me
Give up your high life
If that's okay
Take it or leave it
For me

Put out the bright light
To drive away
All that is honest
And all that is brave
And follow you, I might
My darkest day
Only to leave it
Once again
And I
I know
And I
I know
Give up your high life
If that's okay
Take it or leave it
For me
Give up your high life
If that's okay
Take it or leave it
For me

We are, yeah we are, we own everything
We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing
We are, yeah we are, we own everything
We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing
We are, yeah we are, we own everything
We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing
We are, yeah we are, we own everything
We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing

Give up your high life (We are, yeah we are, we own everything)
If that's okay (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)
Take it or leave it (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)
For me (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)
Give up your high life (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)
If that's okay (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)




Take it or leave it (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)
For me (We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "High Life" by London Grammar speak about the choice between living a life of luxury and material wealth or giving it all up for a deeper, more meaningful and fulfilling existence. The lyrics are about this dilemma, being torn between the choices but ultimately choosing the path that leads to enlightenment and truth.


The opening lines "Give up the high life, that's okay. Take it or leave it, for me" suggest that the singer is urging the listener to renounce their material possessions and worldly pleasures to seek a more profound meaning in life. The refrain "give up your high life, if that's okay, take it or leave it, for me" reinforces the idea that one can make this choice and that it is not a decision to be forced.


The lines "We are, yeah we are, we own everything. We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing" suggests that the decision to give up the high life will lead to a state of existential freedom, where one can begin to own one's life instead of being owned and controlled by the trappings of wealth and status.


Line by Line Meaning

Give up the high life
Abandon your luxurious lifestyle


that's okay
It's perfectly fine


Take it or leave it
Accept it or reject it, it's your choice


For me
But for me, I want you to give it up


Follow you, I might
I could potentially follow you


The darkest way
Even into the depths of despair


Only to leave it
But eventually I will have to turn back


Once again
Just like before


And I
I


I know
Am aware of the truth


Put out the bright light
Extinguish the dazzling light


To drive away
In order to banish


All that is honest
Every truthful thing


And all that is brave
As well as all bravery


We are, yeah we are, we own everything
We have complete control over everything


We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing
We don't owe anything to anyone


Give up your high life
Relinquish your extravagant lifestyle


If that's okay
If that's alright with you


If that's okay
If that's alright with you


Take it or leave it
Accept or reject it


For me
But I want you to give it up


We are, yeah we are, we own everything
We have complete control over everything


We are, yeah we are, we owe nothing
We don't owe anything to anyone


Give up your high life
Relinquish your extravagant lifestyle


If that's okay
If that's alright with you


If that's okay
If that's alright with you


Take it or leave it
Accept or reject it


For me
But I want you to give it up




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DANIEL HARRY JOSEPH ROTHMAN, DOMINIC ASHLEY RONALD MAJOR, HANNAH FELICITY MAY REID

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Can't believe this video doesn't have more views.
The Music is just....... Sublime..

@AuH2O

Duh, they suck. First and last time I listen to this crap. I'm outta here before the song is over, and I'm sorry I contributed a "view".

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AuH2O no one cares...

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That's why it's great and not posted everywhere i guess. Let it be for peeps like who appreciate music and not the media

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Such a great band and what a unique voices!

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if there's something like divine pureness , this is angels music..

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The harmony is on point.

@alancobbin1310

Every song gets me with this band ,where the fuck have I been !

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This song is so underrated!

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