First publicly unveiled at his last Tomorrowland 2018 set for the festival’s second weekend and released shortly thereafter, the song was first announced in an Instagram post four days prior to the song’s release.
A return to form for Garrix after a series of more pop-influenced hits such as “Ocean” and “So Far Away,” “High On Life” features progressive house beats over soaring vocals from BONN.
It’s the first contribution by the Swedish composer Kristoffer Fogelmark as BONN, for he previously donated his talent under his real name. At the time of this song’s release, Fogelmark is best known for his vocals on “More Than You Know.”
High On Life
Martin Garrix Lyrics
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Ever since you came around
We're a river, running wild
How could I have been so blind?
I just live a fast life
Forget about the past time
Numb out to escape my feels
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
But with you, I feel something real
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
High on life 'til the day we die
Through my fingers, out of sight
How could I have let you go?
Cutting corners, turning stones
But I can only see your ghost
I just live a fast life
Forget about the past time
I numb out to escape my feels
And friendships only pass by
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
With you, I feel something real
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
The lyrics of Martin Garrix's song "High On Life" reveal an emotional message about a deep connection with someone special that has transformed the singer’s life from being fast-paced and unfulfilling to vibrant and alive. The first verse illustrates how the person he loves has helped him to conquer the inner demons that troubled him. The next verse highlights how the singer would numb his feelings to escape from his fast-paced life before meeting his soulmate. The pre-chorus and the chorus emphasizes how he understands the importance of his love and how he would do anything to make her smile. The bridge alludes to how he had lost her and how he would love to see her again.
Overall, the lyrics of the song express the message of finding a special connection with someone that radiates positive energy allowing you to appreciate every moment of life, enhancing experiences and creating cherished memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Killed the demons of my mind
Overcoming the inner struggles and negative thoughts that plagued my mind.
Ever since you came around
Since I met you, things have been different.
We're a river, running wild
We move with ease and passion like the flow of a river.
How could I have been so blind?
I was unaware of the magnitude of my feelings towards you.
I just live a fast life
I live life in the fast lane, always on the move.
Forget about the past time
I disregard my past and focus on the present.
Numb out to escape my feels
I try to suppress my emotions with vices.
And friendships only pass by
My friendships are short-lived and transient.
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
People come and go in my life quickly like the flash of strobe lights.
But with you, I feel something real
With you, I have a deep and genuine connection.
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
I would go to great lengths to bring happiness to your face.
'Til the day I die
Until the end of my life.
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
I crave your company, and together we find joy in the simple pleasures of life.
'Til the day we die
Until the end of our lives.
High on life 'til the day we die
We find pure happiness in the journey of life itself.
Through my fingers, out of sight
You slipped away from me while I wasn't paying attention.
How could I have let you go?
I regret not holding on tight enough to you.
Cutting corners, turning stones
I took shortcuts in life and searched for answers in all the wrong places.
But I can only see your ghost
You are only a memory to me now.
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
I desire to have you near me, to share in the joy of living.
High on life 'til the day we die
We find immense joy in living every day to the fullest.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martijn Gerard Garritsen, Giorgio Tuinfort, Albin Nedler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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⬇LYRICS⬇
Killed the demons of my mind
Ever since you came around
We're a river, running wild
How could I have been so blind?
I just live a fast life
Forget about the past time
Numb out to escape my feels
And friendships only pass by
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
But with you, I feel something real
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
High on life 'til the day we die
Through my fingers, out of sight
How could I have let you go?
Cutting corners, turning stones
But I can only see your ghost
I just live a fast life
Forget about the past time
I numb out to escape my feels
And friendships only pass by
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
With you, I feel something real
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
And I'd walk a million miles, just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we get high on life
'Til the day we die
@yancarpm4479
[Lyrics]
Killed the demons of my mind
Ever since you came around
We're a river, running wild
How could I have been so blind?
I just live a fast life
Forget about the past time
Numb out to escape my feels
And friendships only pass by
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
With you, I feel something real
And I'd walk a million miles just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we'd get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
And I'd walk a million miles just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
High on life 'til the day we die
Through my fingers, out of sight
How could I have let you go?
Cutting corners, turning stones
But I can only see your ghost
I just live a fast life
Forget about the past time
Numb out to escape my feels
And friendships only pass by
Show up, gone, like strobe lights
With you, I feel something real
And I'd walk a million miles just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we'd get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
Oh, I need you by my side, we'd get high on life
'Til the day we die
High on life 'til the day we die
And I'd walk a million miles just to see you smile
'Til the day I die
Oh, I need you by my side, we'd get high on life
'Til the day we die
@MartinGarrix
My new track High On Life featuring Bonn is out now! Let me know what you think of it! ❤️
@luigimaciel7590
I love you garrix
@fernandoyael820
It’s awesome 🤤🤤
@paulina1119
♥️😍
@DarshanKumar-mo4ew
It's INSANE
@himangirajvanshi5800
As always it's lit
@mayeul5193
Time will pass, we will get older, but this song will remain in our heart forever.
@robinskull
MY SONGS ARE WAY BETTER THAN MARTIN GARRIX
@Fearlesskash
@@robinskull okay i don't care!
@adalbertoaugusto5775
Oh i need you by my side we get high on liiiife till the daaaay weee daaaaai