High Hopes
Sicko Lyrics
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The stage is set, the coast is clear
Remember last year when the car broke down
Stranded on the other side of town?
The sun came up, we pushed the Dart to the station by the park
They start selling again at six
Mechanic got an early start, while we waited for the part
We sat and drank ourselves sick
Clouded up and the snow came down all day
Tonight the show's at least an hour's drive away
I propose this time we take my car
Can't miss it, it will be the best by far
The party came and went, the carpet's soaked, the keg is spent
And there's a ringing in my ears
Everyone said it was the best, you and I cannot attest
I guess we had more fun last year
The sun came up and it's shining in my eyes
Managed to miss the best night of our lives
Walk through the snow until you feel the sting
Big expectations and high hopes can bring
Why do you insist to build up everything?
The best thing ever don't exist
It's got a certain ring
Why do you insist to build up everything?
The best thing ever don't exist
The song "High Hopes" by Sicko is a reflection on the human tendency to build things up and set high expectations, only to be disappointed when reality doesn't meet those expectations. The lyrics describe a night that was supposed to be the "best night of the year," but doesn't live up to the hype. The singer and their friend had a similar experience the year before, where they were stranded on the other side of town but still managed to have a good time. However, this year they put too much pressure on themselves to have a good time, and it ended up being a letdown.
The chorus of the song addresses the root of this problem - why do we insist on building up everything when the "best thing ever" doesn't really exist? The singer is pointing out that by setting such high expectations, we set ourselves up for disappointment. This is a common theme in many aspects of life, from relationships to careers to day-to-day experiences. The song is a reminder to try not to get too caught up in expectations and instead appreciate the present moment for what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Billed to be the best night of the year
Tonight's event was advertised as the most exceptional of the year.
The stage is set, the coast is clear
All is prepared for the event to happen without any problems.
Remember last year when the car broke down
Let's recall the previous year when our car had technical issues.
Stranded on the other side of town?
We were left stuck on the opposite side of the city due to the car breakdown.
The sun came up, we pushed the Dart to the station by the park
The following day, we had to tow the car to the park's garage to get repaired.
They start selling again at six
The stores and shops open again around six in the morning.
Mechanic got an early start, while we waited for the part
The mechanic started fixing the car early while we waited for the necessary parts.
We sat and drank ourselves sick
We got bored and drank excessively, leading to sickness.
Clouded up and the snow came down all day
There was a snowstorm during the day, causing poor visibility.
Tonight the show's at least an hour's drive away
The event we're attending tonight is at least an hour's drive from our current location.
I propose this time we take my car
I suggest we use my vehicle to avoid any technical issues this time.
Can't miss it, it will be the best by far
This event is unmissable and will be the most exceptional of its kind.
The party came and went, the carpet's soaked, the keg is spent
The event happened, and now it's over, leaving a wet carpet and an empty keg.
And there's a ringing in my ears
My ears are ringing, probably due to the loud music played at the event.
Everyone said it was the best, you and I cannot attest
Everyone else claims that this was the best event, but we don't agree.
I guess we had more fun last year
I think we enjoyed ourselves more at last year's event.
The sun came up and it's shining in my eyes
The next morning, the sun is bright and glaring in my eyes.
Managed to miss the best night of our lives
We missed the most exceptional night ever, according to others.
Walk through the snow until you feel the sting
We should walk back through the snowstorm to feel the pain for missing out.
Big expectations and high hopes can bring
People's high expectations and hope can lead to disappointment.
Why do you insist to build up everything?
Why do you always make everything sound so much better than it is?
The best thing ever don't exist
Nothing is perfect or the best ever, like you claim it to be.
It's got a certain ring
Your words and description create a convincing and catchy image of something great.
Why do you insist to build up everything?
Why do you constantly raise everyone's expectations?
The best thing ever don't exist
No matter how many times you claim it's the best, nothing can ever meet those standards.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dennis Patrick Bartlett, Ean N Hernanzez, Joshua P Rubin
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