High Hopes
Roll for It Lyrics
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Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Mama said
Fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater
Go make a legacy
Manifest destiny
Back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said
Burn your biographies
Rewrite your history
Light up your wildest dreams
Museum victories, everyday.
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I′d hate to see you waiting
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Mama said
It's uphill for oddities
The stranger crusaders
Ain′t ever wannabes
The weird and the novelties
Don't ever change
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Mama said don′t give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
They say it′s all been done but they haven′t seen the best of me
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn′t have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Roll for It's song "High Hopes" describes the journey of a person who had ambitious goals and aspirations despite facing various obstacles. The lyrics suggest that the person had to overcome financial constraints and societal pressures to fulfil their dreams. The line "Had to have high, high hopes for a living" suggests that the person pushed themselves to the extreme in order to realise their dreams. The use of the phrase "shooting for the stars" highlights the person's aim to reach their full potential, even if it seemed impossible or unattainable. The phrase "manifest destiny" suggests that the person believed that their success was pre-ordained and that they were destined for greatness.
The lyrics also suggest that the person's mother played a significant role in their pursuit of success. The line "Mama said fulfil the prophecy, be something greater, go make a legacy" suggests that the mother was a source of motivation and inspiration for the person. The mother encouraged the person to believe in themselves, to be unique, and to stay focused on their goals. The line "Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated" suggests that the mother understood the challenges that the person faced and offered reassurance and support.
Overall, "High Hopes" is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages listeners to push themselves to their full potential and not to give up on their dreams no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
I aimed high for my goals in life
Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
I wanted to achieve great things even when I didn't have the resources for it
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
I may not have had the financial means, but I always had a clear idea of what I wanted to do with my life
Always had high, high hopes
I always remained optimistic and believed that I could achieve my dreams
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
Even when I didn't know how to achieve my goals, I had an intuition that I would succeed
I was gonna be that one in a million
I believed that I had the potential to stand out from the crowd
Mama said Fulfill the prophecy
My mother urged me to achieve what I was destined for
Be something greater
To aim high and be the best version of myself
Go make a legacy
To make a lasting impact and positive contribution to the world
Manifest destiny
The belief that I have a fate or purpose that I need to fulfill
Burn your biographies
To let go of past mistakes and start fresh
Rewrite your history
To change the negative narrative of my past and create a positive future
Light up your wildest dreams
To pursue my biggest and most ambitious goals
Museum victories, everyday.
To achieve success and recognition for my accomplishments
It's uphill for oddities
To acknowledge that it can be more challenging for those who are different
The stranger crusaders
To embrace those who fight for the unconventional
Ain′t ever wannabes
To strive for authenticity and being true to oneself
The weird and the novelties
To celebrate uniqueness and originality
Don't ever change
To stay true to oneself and not conform to societal norms
Stay up on that rise
To maintain a positive outlook and keep striving for success
and never come down
To keep pushing forward and never give up
They say it′s all been done but they haven′t seen the best of me
Even though some people may doubt my potential, I believe that my greatest accomplishments are yet to come
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see
I have one final chance to achieve greatness, and I am determined to make the most of it
Writer(s): Samuel Hollander, Taylor Monet Parks, Brendon Urie, Jake Sinclair, Jonas Jeberg, Ilsey Anna Juber, Lauren Pritchard, Jenny Owen Youngs, William Bean
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