Kirk was playing classical piano growing up in Long Island's Oyster Bay and he made it a habit to record songs in his bedroom with his friends. When he moved to New York City as an adult, Kirk rented a studio in midtown Manhattan to continue exploring writing and recording music.
Infinite High
Panama Wedding Lyrics
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Just slowly coming down
Spinning figure-eights
But I'm in it
And I'm barely half-awake
Just waiting on the ground
For the hourglass to break
Any minute
We're living an American life
Keeping busy wasting time
Running on a chemical high
And it never felt so good
We're living an American life
Keeping busy wasting time
Running on a chemical high
And it never felt so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And it never felt so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And we never had it so good
Infinite, infinite high
Infinite, infinite high
Infinite, infinite high
And it's getting all too much
Your life is getting hard
Living month-to-month
On a credit card
And it's never quite enough
Just being who we are
And searching for a rush
Until we've gone too far
We're living an American life
Keeping busy wasting time
We're running on a chemical high
And it never felt so good
We're living an American life
Keeping busy wasting time
We're running on a chemical high
And it never felt so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And it never felt so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And we never had it so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And it never felt so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And we never had it so good
Infinite, infinite high
Infinite, infinite high
Infinite, infinite high
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And it never felt so good
We're infinite high
We're infinite falling
Infinite high
And we never had it so good
The song "Infinite High" by Panama Wedding is an upbeat pop-rock anthem that muses on the thrill and risk of chasing excess and pleasure despite the consequences. The lyrics express a sense of intoxication and reckless abandon, represented by the image of spinning figure-eights, being stuck in an hourglass waiting to break, and the repetition of the chorus phrase "infinite high." The opening lines suggest that the intensity of this lifestyle might be overwhelming, as the singer is only "barely half-awake" and waiting for something to give or crack. However, the tone of the song remains celebratory and euphoric throughout, suggesting that the rewards of living on the edge are ultimately worth the risks.
The chorus of the song highlights the American pursuit of pleasure and leisure, encapsulated in the phrase "keeping busy wasting time." The singer feels empowered and alive by feeding their addiction to a "chemical high," which could refer to anything from drugs to adrenaline to the emotional rush of volatile relationships. The repeated use of "never felt so good" and "never had it so good" underscores the idea that this lifestyle is the ultimate goal and culmination of the American dream. The verses contrast this with the reality of financial struggle and the existential quest for meaning, but ultimately the message remains that the rush of excess is worth the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
It's more than I can take
The situation described is overwhelming
Just slowly coming down
The situation is gradually coming to an end
Spinning figure-eights
The experience is disorienting and dizzying
But I'm in it
Despite the disorientation, the artist is still in the experience and not ready to leave it
And I'm barely half-awake
The artist is not fully present or aware of what is happening
Just waiting on the ground
The singer is anticipating the experience coming to an end
For the hourglass to break
The singer is waiting for a definitive end or breaking point
Any minute
The end could come at any time
We're living an American life
The artist is describing a lifestyle that is typical in America
Keeping busy wasting time
The lifestyle revolves around being busy even if the activities are ultimately pointless
Running on a chemical high
The lifestyle involves using drugs or other substances to maintain energy and motivation
And it never felt so good
Despite the negative aspects, the experience is still enjoyable for the artist
We're infinite high
The lifestyle is unsustainable but the singer is still committed to it
We're infinite falling
The lifestyle is leading to an eventual crash or burnout
And we never had it so good
Despite the negative consequences, the singer feels that the lifestyle has brought them immense pleasure
And it's getting all too much
The situation is becoming too overwhelming for the artist to handle
Your life is getting hard
The artist is referencing someone else experiencing difficulty in their life
Living month-to-month
The person is struggling financially and living paycheck to paycheck
On a credit card
The person is relying on credit cards to make ends meet
And it's never quite enough
The person is constantly struggling to keep up financially
Just being who we are
The artist recognizes that the struggles are a result of their identity or way of life
And searching for a rush
The person is trying to find excitement or pleasure to make up for their difficulties
Until we've gone too far
The singer recognizes that the pursuit of pleasure can lead to negative consequences if taken too far
Contributed by Joshua S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bobbyboo1478
They made it preview only on Soundcloud. You've just saved my life cause I like this plain version better than the remixes
@txoropito22
so beautiful
@iMakeMeadows
Amazing upload, keep it up friendo
DON'T EVER CHANGE WHO YOU ARE!!
@PleaseLu
+Feel the Vibes much love man <3
@0207xander
yo the background animation is so sick
@mistamowgli513
it's a picture of The Clash
@fiets5784
Came from the remix :)
@PleaseLu
+Dragger Bee's knees?
@fiets5784
yep, love both versions!
@BlueOrchideefly
+Dragger absolutly ;))