High Rise
Spleen United [Artist] Lyrics
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But it looks just like another one
It's a way, it's a way if not the only way, man
You keep on looking for another one
In the days, in the days when we were young and breathing
We lived it like no other ones
It's OK, it's OK because it keeps me running
It's a dive in the shape of a crystal
The rise and the comedown
All over again
And I thrive on being the first to fall
Letting the wild out
Letting you in
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's such a shame you want it
Because you want it more than anyone
It's a plague, it's a plague, it's such a plague to want it
Because you want it more than anyone
Back in the days, in the days when I was feeling lonely
I felt it like no other one
In the days, in the days when I was feeling lonely
I used to think about another one
It's a dive in the shape of a crystal
The rise and the comedown
All over again
And I thrive on being the first to fall
Letting the wild out
Letting you in
The lyrics in "High Rise" by Spleen United appear to be about the struggle of finding purpose and fulfillment in life. The opening lines suggest that there is a way to live life, but it may not be the only way, and it is easy to mistake it for just another path. The chorus emphasizes the search for alternative paths, implying that there may be something missing in the current way of living. The reference to the days when they were young and breathing suggests a more carefree time, before the pressure of finding meaning set in.
The metaphor of a dive in the shape of a crystal represents the ups and downs of life, the rise and the comedown. It is a cycle that repeats itself, and the singer claims to thrive on being the first to fall, suggesting that they embrace the uncertainty and risk of life. They let the wild out, they let you in, perhaps referring to their willingness to expose their true selves and connect with others. The lines "It's a shame, it's a shame, it's such a shame you want it / Because you want it more than anyone / It's a plague, it's a plague, it's such a plague to want it / Because you want it more than anyone" suggest that the quest for fulfillment can become an obsession, a plague, and it can lead to disappointment if it is not found.
Overall, the lyrics of "High Rise" capture the struggle of finding meaning and purpose in life, the search for alternative paths, and the willingness to take risks and embrace uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a way, it's a way if not the only way, man
This is one solution, possibly the only solution
But it looks just like another one
This solution has already been seen before
You keep on looking for another one
Despite this, you continue to search for a different solution
In the days, in the days when we were young and breathing
In the past, when we were alive and full of energy
We lived it like no other ones
We experienced it in a unique way that sets us apart from others
It's OK, it's OK because it keeps me running
Even if it's not perfect, it's enough to keep me going
Sometimes it's everything that keeps me running
This solution is sometimes the only thing that motivates me
It's a dive in the shape of a crystal
This is a risky and beautiful experience
The rise and the comedown
It's an up and down experience
All over again
I have experienced this before and will experience it again
And I thrive on being the first to fall
I enjoy taking risks and being the first to do something new
Letting the wild out
I enjoy being spontaneous and letting my true self shine
Letting you in
I'm letting you see my true self as well
It's a shame, it's a shame, it's such a shame you want it
I feel regret that you desire this solution
Because you want it more than anyone
Your desire for this solution exceeds anyone else’s
It's a plague, it's a plague, it's such a plague to want it
I view your desire for this solution as a bad thing
Back in the days, in the days when I was feeling lonely
In the past, when I was feeling isolated
I felt it like no other one
I experienced it in a unique way that sets me apart from others
I used to think about another one
I used to consider a different solution
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sannyjohnsen2540
Love this track, so much energy