The song is a bout being intoxicated by a relationship or a person, even though you should leave it/them, because it was the rational and right thing to do, in a similar way to her other song on this very same record, "Prisoner".
High
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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He said it's all gonna be okay
You just need me in your heart
Tennessee Whiskey and love
I got so high that I saw Jesus
Yeah, they talk about the rivers running dry
How pretty soon there won't be any water left to turn to wine
Blindly raising Armageddon
So, I'ma get high
And I got so high that I saw Jesus
He said it's all gonna be okay
You just need me in your heart
Tennessee Whiskey and love
I got so high that I saw Jesus
Yeah, Joseph lost his job to a machine
And Mary lost her mind to lines of code
You can't see
And if the angels are the A.I.
I'm gonna burn this whole thing down
I'm gonna burn one down right now
I got so high that I saw Jesus
He said it's all gonna be okay
All gonna be
You just need me in your heart
Tennessee Whiskey and love
I got so high that I saw Jesus
And sometimes, it hurts too much to look
Like Moses said, the burning bush
I tried to turn away, but I could see
He said, "Fathers, don't forsake your sons
There's so much kingdom left to come
Just let it fill your lungs before you leave"
And I got so high that I saw Jesus
He said it's all gonna be okay
You just need me in your heart
Tennessee Whiskey and love
I got so high that I saw Jesus
I got so high that I saw Jesus
I got so high that I saw Jesus
The song "High" by Miley Cyrus is a reflection of how difficult it is to cope with the current state of the world, and how people have turned to drugs and alcohol to cope with their struggles. The opening line of the song, "I got so high that I saw Jesus," is a metaphor for finding comfort and guidance in a higher power. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song shows how significant finding that comfort is to the singer.
The lyrics of the song explore the issues we face as a society, such as the depletion of natural resources, job loss to technology, and the dangers of artificial intelligence. The reference to Tennessee Whiskey and love serves as a reminder that despite all the challenges, love and the simple pleasures of life can still bring us joy.
The lines, "Like a drunkard at the wedding / Blindly raising Armageddon / So, I'ma get high," suggest that the singer is aware of the world's problems and the possibility of catastrophic events, but feels helpless and chooses to turn to drugs as an escape. However, the encounter with the metaphorical Jesus leads the singer to find hope and reassurance that everything will be okay as long as they have faith and love.
In conclusion, "High" portrays the reality of how unbearable life can be sometimes, and how people try to cope with their problems through the use of substances. However, it also suggests that having faith and love can provide comfort and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I got so high that I saw Jesus
The singer became intoxicated and had a hallucination of Jesus.
He said it's all gonna be okay
Jesus reassured the singer that everything is going to be alright.
You just need me in your heart
Jesus advised the singer that all he/she needs is faith.
Tennessee Whiskey and love
The singer suggests that whiskey and love are the keys to happiness.
Yeah, they talk about the rivers running dry
The singer acknowledges the discussions concerning depletion of water resources.
How pretty soon there won't be any water left to turn to wine
The singer alludes to a famous Bible story but suggests there will be no solution to the water crisis.
Like a drunkard at the wedding
The singer uses this simile to evoke a sense of helplessness and chaos.
Blindly raising Armageddon
The singer suggests that the human race is headed toward self-destruction.
So, I'ma get high
The singer states his/her intention to use drugs as an escape from the world's problems.
Yeah, Joseph lost his job to a machine
The singer likens modern-day technological advancements to those faced by Joseph in ancient times.
And Mary lost her mind to lines of code
The singer suggests that technology has consumed Mary's life.
You can't see
The singer is saying that the effects of technology are hidden and not widely acknowledged.
And if the angels are the A.I.
The singer envisions a world where artificial intelligence takes on divine attributes.
I'm gonna burn this whole thing down
The singer expresses a desire to destroy everything that technology has created.
And sometimes, it hurts too much to look
The singer acknowledges the painful reality of the world.
Like Moses said, the burning bush
The singer uses this biblical reference to suggest a divine intervention is required to remedy the world's problems.
He said, "Fathers, don't forsake your sons
The singer recounts Jesus' words of wisdom to fathers.
There's so much kingdom left to come
Jesus tells the singer that there is still hope for the future.
Just let it fill your lungs before you leave"
Jesus advises the singer to fill his/her life with faith before departing from the world.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Noah Cyrus, Peter Harding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hemlockesprings
this album is her strongest body of work to date
@atrainofthought99
Agreed!
@kyranroberts03
agreed x2
@widas4332
agreeedd
@homorockerbloguero5079
She literally wrote that she was born to make this album, so yes.
@MMajestic23
what about Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz?
@luissilva-yz1jh
I feel like we all act like we don’t miss an ex and that we don’t need them. We go around saying “fuck them” but then when you’re alone... and you sit down and you really think about it you lowkey miss the good memories or you’re just not completely over the break up. That’s how I feel when I listen to this song.
@siofra0676
Nahh just you
@moonbeam3431
@@siofra0676 it’s okay to be hurt.
@moonbeam3431
I agree with this. It’s because people feel like being hurt means it was the wrong decision to end things. Or that it makes them weak. It doesn’t. The weak dont show how they feel. They hide. The strong show their emotions, conquer them, learn from them and move on even stronger.