So High
Males Lyrics

The lyrics to Males's song "So High" seem to be about the struggles of daily life and the desire to escape. The opening line, "And you're caught in a landslide, born and buried in," suggests the feeling of being overwhelmed and trapped by circumstances. The next line, "And you work till you're wasted, night and night through," implies that even though the singer is exhausted, they cannot stop working. The third line, "And you yearn to be reckless, wherever it takes you," hints at a desire for freedom and a willingness to take risks in order to achieve it. However, the singer acknowledges that everything will be okay, despite the difficulties they face.

The chorus of the song, "Cos I've been getting academic ulcers, you and all your friends are getting so high," seems to contrast the singer's academic anxieties with the pleasures of getting high. The phrase "academic ulcers" suggests that the pressure to succeed can be just as damaging as drug use, but the singer implies that their peers are finding relief in the latter. The use of "you and all your friends" suggests that the singer is not alone in their struggles, but that their coping mechanisms may differ.

The second verse continues with themes of disillusionment and futility. The line "You learn and you listen, a long life as a fool" suggests that no matter how much we try to educate ourselves or grow, we may still feel foolish and unsure. The phrase "they'll make them a duplicate of you" implies that society pressures us to conform and be alike, rather than celebrate individuality. The final line, "You know it's all lies," suggests a sense of disillusionment and mistrust in societal norms and values.

Overall, "So High" seems to be a commentary on the pressures and struggles of daily life, the desire for escape and freedom, and the disillusionment that can come with the realization that society's expectations may not lead to happiness.