Parokya ni Edgar is composed of Chito Miranda and Vinci Montaner on vocals,… Read Full Bio ↴Parokya ni Edgar is composed of Chito Miranda and Vinci Montaner on vocals, Darius Semaña and Gabriel CheeKee on guitars, Buhawi Meneses on bass, and Dindin Moreno on drums. The band was formed in their high school in 1993. It originally composed of Chito, Vinci, Gabriel, Miko, and Jerick. The band was at first called "Comic Relief." They got their first breakthrough when they were invited by the Eraserheads to perform for them. They then added "Din Din" and "Buwi" for the drums and bass respectively. Also during that performance, the band decided to call themselves "Parokya ni Edgar" which, the name they say, came from a joke during their days in high school. During graduation from high school, Miko and Jerick left the band. Darius was then added to the band. They later got signed to Universal Records. They are very known for their humorous lyrics in their songs. The band has released six albums which all became very successful. The band is very famous and well known throughout the Philippines.

High
Parokya Ni Edgar Lyrics

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Why Wont You Stop and look around
And Think A while
Take a Deep Breath
And TRy To find Your SMile
Baby, Youve been living like a
"Suicidal Moment Night"
Dont Go TElling Me that Life Aint Right

Chorus:
Come On NOw, It CAnt Be that Bad
Come And rEach The SKy And Start Living HigH...High...High

i Kno that Life CAn REally SUck Sometimes
after leaving u in the dark with a messed up mind
come with me and leave it this behind
its better right now coz we aint got much time

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "High" by Parokya Ni Edgar speak about the struggles and challenges of life and the importance of taking a step back to appreciate it. The opening lines urge the listener to stop and think about their life and take a deep breath to find their smile. The lyrics state that the listener has been living like a "suicidal moment night," which could refer to a feeling of emptiness or hopelessness. The song's message is one of hope, acknowledging that life can be difficult at times, but encouraging the listener to reach for the sky and start living high.

The chorus is an uplifting call to action, urging the listener to recognize that things can't be as bad as they seem and to reach for their highest potential. The idea of "living high" could refer to living life to the fullest and seeking positivity and happiness despite any obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

Why Wont You Stop and look around
Why are you always rushing and not taking the time to appreciate your surroundings?

And Think A while
Take a moment to ponder and reflect.

Take a Deep Breath
Slow down and breathe deeply to calm yourself.

And TRy To find Your SMile
Make an effort to find happiness and positivity in your life.

Baby, Youve been living like a
Dear friend, you have been living in a way that is not healthy or sustainable.

"Suicidal Moment Night"
You have been consistently living in a negative and self-destructive way.

Dont Go TElling Me that Life Aint Right
Do not try to convince me that life is not worth living.

Come On NOw, It CAnt Be that Bad
Come on, things cannot be that terrible.

Come And rEach The SKy And Start Living HigH...High...High
You should come and rise above your problems and live a better life, full of positivity and purpose.

i Kno that Life CAn REally SUck Sometimes
I understand that life can be difficult and painful at times.

after leaving u in the dark with a messed up mind
After leaving you feeling hopeless and confused.

come with me and leave it this behind
Join me in forgetting these negative feelings and experiences.

its better right now coz we aint got much time
It is important to focus on the present because we do not have unlimited time.

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