Damien Starkey - vocals (ex- Burn Season)
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Damien Starkey - vocals (ex- Burn Season)
Paul Phillips - guitar (ex- Operator, Puddle Of Mudd)
Dizzi Devereux - guitar
Brad Stewart - bass (ex- Shinedown)
Brad Moxey - drums
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High Life
Society Red Lyrics
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And at the bottom of ignorace
You know it never will change a thing
But at least it numbs the pain
And all the things I′ve tried to fix
I was blown up in my face again
Serious as a heart attack
The one that I could have just to get you back
I'm not listening
You never had the chance to diss me
So I′m finally going down
Oh so high, living the high life now
Last chance to get a fix
Wind up inside the mix again
Second chance in your confusion
End up running into the ground
But that's a chance I'll take
Living life cause you′re a fake
Serious as a heart attack
The weariness in closure cause I′ll never look back
I'm not listening
You never had the chance to diss me
So I′m finally going down
Oh so high, living the high life
I'm not listening
You never had the chance to diss me
So I′m finally going down
Oh so high, living the high life now
Living the high life now
No matter what you say
You'll never take away the things that you′ve put me through
Now I realize that you're stopping
I'm not listening
You never had the chance to diss me
So I′m finally going down
Oh so high, living the high life
I′m not listening
No, I'm not listening
I′m not listening ever again.
The lyrics of Society Red's song High Life seem to express a feeling of frustration and discontent with the current state of affairs. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried various ways to fix things but has failed repeatedly, leaving him in a state of despair. The lines "One more shot of tolerance, And at the bottom of ignorance, You know it never will change a thing, But at least it numbs the pain" suggest that although the singer knows that his ways are not effective, he continues to indulge in them to find temporary relief from his problems. The lines "But that's a chance I'll take, Living life cause you're a fake" indicate that the singer is ready to take risks and live life on his terms, even if it means going against the established norms.
The chorus "I'm not listening, You never had the chance to diss me, So I'm finally going down, Oh so high, living the high life now" seems to suggest that the singer is no longer interested in listening to what others have to say and is ready to descend into the pits of despair, living the high life, which could mean indulging in more vices to find a fleeting sense of satisfaction. The lines "No matter what you say, You'll never take away the things that you've put me through, Now I realize that you're stopping" hint that the singer holds someone or something responsible for his current predicament and that he has come to the realization that the situation isn't going to improve.
Line by Line Meaning
One more shot of tolerance
Taking another drink to weather the pain
And at the bottom of ignorace
The root cause of the issue is lack of understanding or knowledge
You know it never will change a thing
The temporary solution doesn't lead to permanent change
But at least it numbs the pain
The temporary solution dulls the emotional pain
And all the things I've tried to fix
My attempts to solve problems have failed
I was blown up in my face again
My previous attempts resulted in failure
Serious as a heart attack
The situation is dire
The one that I could have just to get you back
I would do anything to get you back, even if it means risking my health
Last chance to get a fix
My final opportunity to find a temporary solution
Wind up inside the mix again
I find myself in the same predicament again
Second chance in your confusion
You are giving me another opportunity despite being confused about my motives
End up running into the ground
Despite the opportunity, I will still end up failing
But that's a chance I'll take
I am willing to take the risk to find a solution
Living life cause you're a fake
I am living my life despite knowing that you are not who you claim to be
The weariness in closure cause I'll never look back
Despite feeling tired, I am committed to moving on and not dwelling on the past
No matter what you say
Your words will not change the reality of what I've been through
You'll never take away the things that you've put me through
The pain I've experienced is a result of your actions
Now I realize that you're stopping
I finally understand that you're the source of the problem and must stop
I'm not listening
I refuse to listen to your lies and manipulation
No, I'm not listening
I am determined to ignore your attempts to distract me
I'm not listening ever again.
I am committed to cutting you out of my life and moving on
So I'm finally going down
I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions
Oh so high, living the high life
Despite the pain, I am living my life to the fullest
Living the high life now
I am fully embracing my life and the possibilities it holds
Writer(s): Brad Stewart, Matthew Latiff, Damien Starkie
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.