High
Speaks Lyrics


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Will it ever be?
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Are you still afraid?
Just close your eyes and dream, and feel it fade away.

Time won't flow, everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high..

It's taken some time,
And I've given up the will to change your state of mind
Try and understand,
It's not so hard to see that I am just a man.



Time won't flow, everyone knows
When the pain fades away
And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high..

Will it ever be?
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Try and understand,
It's not so hard to see that I am just a man.

Time won't flow, everyone knows
When the pain fades away




And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
You've got to hold your head up high..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Speak's song "High" explore themes of searching for serenity, overcoming pain, and embracing one's imperfections. In the opening lines, the singer wonders if they will ever find peace and tranquility, despite their efforts to do so. They urge the listener to close their eyes and imagine a better future, letting go of their fears and anxieties. The chorus repeats the idea that time heals all wounds if we hold our heads up high and keep our dreams alive.


The second half of the song takes a more reflective tone, as the singer comes to terms with their limitations and accepts themselves as they are. They acknowledge that they cannot change the state of mind of those around them, but they can change their own perspective and learn to appreciate their humanity. The final chorus reinforces the message of hope and resilience, encouraging the listener to keep striving for a brighter future even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Will it ever be?
Questioning whether the current state of affairs can ever change


I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Expressing the effort put in to find peace and calm


Are you still afraid?
Asking if fear is still preventing progress


Just close your eyes and dream, and feel it fade away.
Encouraging visualization and positive thoughts to overcome negativity


Time won't flow, everyone knows
Acknowledging the feeling of time standing still in difficult situations


When the pain fades away
Suggesting that pain is temporary and will eventually subside


And dreams won't die, with tears in our eyes
Believing that even in the face of hardship, hope and aspirations persist


You've got to hold your head up high..
Encouragement to maintain strength and dignity


It's taken some time,
Acknowledging a long process or journey


And I've given up the will to change your state of mind
Accepting that others have agency over their own thoughts and emotions


Try and understand,
Asking for empathy and comprehension


It's not so hard to see that I am just a man.
Humanizing oneself and emphasizing fallibility




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