Get Higher
Palaye Royale Lyrics

I woke up to the sound
The singer suddenly became aware of a sound that was present when they woke up.

Of a man who's always been
The man being referred to has always existed, but the singer had not noticed his presence before waking up.

But never been around and he told me
The man has been present but has not been actively involved in the singer's life until now, when he is speaking to the singer.

How to change my ways
The man is speaking to the artist about altering their behavior.

And stop with the childish games
The artist has been engaging in childish behavior that they need to stop.

So I told the man no
The singer rejected the man's advice to change.

I'm never ever going to change
The singer is stating that they will not change their behavior.

This's who I am
The artist is saying that their present behavior is who they truly are.

Going to feel my own pain
The artist is stating that they will experience the pain of their choices for themselves.

Haven't been here in years
The artist has not been present in this situation for a long time.

And it's not your choice
The singer is indicating that the man does not have control over the singer's choices.

Going to do what I want
The artist is making a declaration that they will make their own choices.

Cuz I'm not a little boy
The singer is asserting that they are not a child and will not be treated as one.

I get higher, I get higher
The singer is describing a feeling of euphoria or elation.

I'm going to set this house on fire
The singer is making a metaphorical statement indicating that they will shake things up and cause a great change to happen.

Shut off the lights I hear your sound
The artist is indicating that they are blocking out the negative or distracting influences around them.

I'm locking the door as you fall to the ground
The artist is closing themselves off from negativity and moving forward confidently as others around them fail.

The sun is shining I'm on fire
The singer is experiencing a feeling of confidence or invincibility.

I walk the streets I hear no sounds
The singer is indicating that they are not allowing external distractions to cloud their focus.

My shiny blue eyes turn to painful brown
The artist's demeanor changes from one of confidence to one of hurt or sadness.

In the park where I sat down
The artist moves to another location, indicating a change in their surroundings which may reflect a change in their mindset.

Saw the payphones ringing
The artist observes a phone ringing, indicating a potential change or opportunity for communication.

So I answered the sound
The singer responds to the ringing phone, potentially showing a willingness to engage with a new opportunity or change.

I need another quarter
The artist requires additional resources or support to continue with their path.

Man keeps on talking
The singer is engaging in a conversation with another person, possibly receiving guidance or support.

Don't know where it went
The singer is confused or unsure about a particular aspect of their situation.

Must of lost it in my pocket
The singer realizes that they have resources or abilities available to them, but must find or access them first before they can utilize them.

I can't take it
The artist is expressing frustration or an inability to cope with their situation.

And I can't take it all
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and unable to manage their situation entirely on their own.