Stephen Lawrence ("Steve") Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmin… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Lawrence ("Steve") Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, England) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician who, in addition to his solo career, was a member of the bands the The Spencer Davis Group, recording the hit "Gimme Some Lovin'", Traffic, and Blind Faith. Winwood's commercial success waned during the mid and late 70's. He had a major hit with While You See A Chance in 1980. He had a career renaissance beginning in 1986 with the hit album Back in the High Life which produced hits such as Higher Love and The Finer Things.

Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and started a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.

High Life
Steve Winwood Lyrics

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It used to seem to me that my life ran on too fast
And I had to take it slowly just to make the good parts last
But when you're born to run it's so hard to just slow down
So don't be surprised to see me back in the bright part of town

I'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time will open up again
I'll be back in the high life again

All the eyes that watched me once, will smile and take me in

You used to be the best to make life be life to me
And I hope that you're still out there and you're like you used to be
We'll have ourselves a time
And we'll dance till the morning sun
And we'll let the good times come in
And we won't stop till we're done

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All the eyes that watched us once will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
And oh we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life
High life
In the high life again

We'll be back in the high life again
All the doors I closed one time will open up again
We'll be back in the high life again
All the eyes that watched us once, will smile and take us in

And we'll drink and dance with one hand free
And have the world so easily
And oh we'll be a sight to see
Back in the high life again

High life (back in the high life)
Oh we'll be back

Overall Meaning

Steve Winwood's 1986 hit song "Back In The High Life Again" speaks to the theme of resilience and redemption. It begins with the idea of time passing too quickly and the need to slow down to appreciate the good moments in life. However, he acknowledges that some people are just wired to keep moving forward, and he is no exception. Although things may have gone awry in the past, the realization that they can once again be good is the driving force behind the song. The chorus repeats the phrase "We'll be back in the high life again," emphasizing the determination to regain lost ground and reopen closed doors.

The second verse speaks directly to a person who was once a source of inspiration and companionship. The singer expresses the hope that this person is still out there and can be like they used to be. The song then pivots to a vision of a night filled with drinking and dancing where life seems easy and carefree. The optimism and energy in the song are palpable, and it's hard not to feel uplifted by the message of perseverance and the sense of joy conveyed in the music.

Line by Line Meaning

It used to seem to me that my life ran on too fast
I used to think that my life was moving too quickly

And I had to take it slowly just to make the good parts last
I had to slow down to enjoy the good moments

But when you're born to run it's so hard to just slow down
It's difficult to slow down when you have an inherent need to keep moving

So don't be surprised to see me back in the bright part of town
I might be back in the lively part of the city, and it shouldn't be a shock to anyone

All the doors I closed one time will open up again
Opportunities that I may have missed in the past will become available to me again

All the eyes that watched me once, will smile and take me in
People who may have judged me in the past will welcome me back with open arms

And I hope that you're still out there and you're like you used to be
I hope that the person who used to bring joy to my life is still around and hasn't changed

We'll have ourselves a time
We'll have fun together

And we'll dance till the morning sun
We'll dance all night long

And we won't stop till we're done
We won't stop having fun until we're ready to go home

And have the world so easily
We'll have everything we want so easily

And oh we'll be a sight to see
People will enjoy seeing us having a great time together

High life (back in the high life)
We'll be living our lives at a high level again

Oh we'll be back
We'll be returning to our old lifestyle

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILL JENNINGS, STEVE WINWOOD

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Soul growth with Melvin Pako

1y↑408

When I was unemployed and poor but this song healed me and I'm safe to say "I'm back in the high life again ".....I'm working, have a car and a house

steven lupanko

1y↑13

Everyone who is unemployed is poor!!! Unless good at bank robberies. 🏦 happy for you mate you can wire me that 20 you owe me. 😉

Dermot Lindley

1y↑5

my man

M C Clift

1y↑8

When I was young and poor,this song always made me sure I would make it and I did.80s optimism at it's best

Ryan Cox

46w↑5

Big ups to you, brother! Keep grinding!

Kevin McDonald

45w↑8

Keep plugging away. Never give up and hope is always a positive. You might not get wealthy but a healthy attitude and outlook makes us rich!

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OptimisticZebra8

36w↑24

My husband and I have almost 6 years clean from a crazy heroin addiction. This song explains what it felt like back then. Beautifully written. Steve Winwood is a genius 👏🏼

Phil Anthony

23w

Yeah buddies! You're inspirational!

Richard Oki

4y↑789

Ever notice how Steve’s songs are so positive and uplifting?

peter dexter

3y↑7

This song was written by Warren Zevon.

Bradley Olson

3y↑20

@peter dexter Actually, Steve and Will Jennings co-wrote it and Warren Zevon covered it.

The Lonely Trucker

3y↑16

He's going on tour with steeley dan in 2022!!!

SunflowerChild82

2y↑15

Yep! The 80’s were so much more uplifting! 💛

Rock Land Radio

2y↑13

That's because this wonderful music has been written in major tonality instead of minor.
Steve choose that to give us all that joy and happiness.

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Billy Middleton

1y↑121

Possibly the most underrated musician of all time. And such a soulful voice.

Kathy

46w↑3

Totally agree 👍

Glat64

38w↑3

I found out the other day that he is in the rock and roll of fame best singers list at number 33.

Jill Kennedy

32w↑1

You made my day. :-)

Mojo Wolf

2y↑491

When you are old enough, the musical nostalgia and memories are just too much to say in words.

me OB

2y↑4

Wiith you there me ob

Just Passing Through

2y↑11

Yeah, especially with whats happening now in the world the nostalgia hurts.

This music is my childhood and I'm at least grateful to have experienced it as it unfolded.

Keep your head up, we'll all be "back in the high life again" soon when we go home.

Joanna Gipson

2y↑1

@Just Passing Through Yes...🦋

NeverTalkToCops1

2y↑1

Yes.

c m

2y↑1

Yep

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Doug Elkins

35w↑21

No matter your station in life at any given time, the perspective this song gives you will surely help. Great song.

Ralph Jackson

27w

It's been a slightly ragged last two or three months,but I still hope to be back in the high life again,some time soon. Inspiring song.

Lame Bot

5y↑1.3K

I never understood why people don't put Steve Winwood on a higher pedestal. His voice is almost like in harmony with itself. Just awesome

Rick Daniel

5y↑34

Because of the implication.

Darrell Harris

5y↑9

badass days in the 80s luv it so so much

Patricia Russell

5y↑4

Oh do I ever agree with you.

airware

5y↑2

I’ve wondered the same thing bro

Patricia Russell

5y↑5

Kyle O'Bryan I didn't know that but am not surprised. Jimi Hendrix has superior musical intelligence.

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ebonpaladin

30w↑3

Growing up on Long Island, NY during the 80s, this song was in heavy rotation - it was a favorite of mine, as the artist himself is. His songs are catchy, upbeat, weaving great melodies with a message that anyone can get behind. Now that I'm much older, I find that I appreciate the music even more, because now I understand what he's talking about when as a kid, I was more mesmerized by the melody and tone than the message.

Traylarpark12

39w↑22

Winwood turned out a freight train of hits in the 80s. He doesn’t get enough praise outside of music circles.

Truth Reigns Forever

37w

<> he’s a low key fellow that shuns the limelight, it seems on purpose? Like he’s happier this way? Ya know?

Edward Vaca

2y↑144

Steve Winwood's voice is amazing on this uplifting song. James Taylor singing background harmonies is like butter! Classic.

F S

2y↑4

like buttah.

Kathy Warrick

2y↑6

I thought I heard JT in the background! Thanks for clarifying that

Wendy Lee Connelly

1y↑3

Wow, I never knew it was JT in the background.

Eyemallfunkedup

1y↑4

I always thought the background was real smooth on this song but I didn’t know this.

Greg Kelley

51w↑2

@Wendy Lee Connelly he gives one line near the end that's much more notably JT - "back in the high life"

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Chris Yanover

1y↑305

I was a successful banker and unfortunately almost lost everything because of fentynal addiction. When I got out of rehab I heard this song and it became my anthem of my life! It's what motivated me to get my life back together!

ecupaige

1y↑14

Congratulations! What an accomplishment. Fighting addiction is one of the toughest things there is.

Paulie G

1y↑7

Well done for getting over it. How do you end up taking fentanyl, and not just h tho? I know it's still bad but compared to Fent. Or do you live somewhere where all the opiates on the street are really just full of fent? Either way glad you're doing better now!

Michele Reilly

1y↑3

Love this tune

Morgan Milhouse

1y↑4

God bless you and good luck!

Larry Proctor

1y↑5

Hang in there!!! We need you!!!! Congrats!!! It just gets better!!!

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Danielle Levine

3y↑881

My dad just passed away yesterday, we used to listen to this song when I was a kid. I wanted to hear it again. It reminds me of the 80s. When my dad was young a vibrant! Memory lane.

Jordan Maxwell

3y↑14

Danielle I always listen to this when I want to reminisce to my dad who passed away 3 years ago. Same reason to remember them young and vibrant. Hope you're doing OK, it definitely takes some time but gets easier. But keep his memory alive

PlantMillionsOfTeees

3y↑24

What a beautiful tribute to your Dad. Just what little you’ve written here lets me know that he had a pure heart ... and he raised a daughter who values valuable things ... Peace to you. I hope, in time, you find healing & comfort, and that your best memories of your Dad will bless you all the days of your life 🌈

Gilberto Antônio Martins

3y↑8

Sorry for your loss Danniele,if you Dad liked this song,4 sure he was a good man.... and the most important thing,he left to you the gift of perception of what good things really are.

DeanMk1

3y↑8

My condolences on your loss, Danielle. This song is a nice way to memorialize him, though.

JRK

3y↑4

Sorry for your loss.

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Jon G

1y↑137

I'm going through a really dark time right now. This song just changed my mood completely. 😁

Eric Biondo

1y↑4

Hope ur good man

Jon G

@Eric Biondo I'm not, but, I'm trying to push through.
Thank you so much for the kind words.

Murugappan Palaniappan

1y↑1

Just hang on buddy. These dark times are like passing clouds. Just wither the present - you will have a peaceful and healthy future.

Bloke_19xx

45w↑1

Stay strong, Sir. U got this. Cheers and Best wishes to you.

Jon G

45w↑1

@bloke_19xx33 Thank you so much! That is very kind of you.
Best wishes to you as well.

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Geoff Stockton

4y↑226

I'm a musician and have been since I was 11. A few years into playing the guitar, my dad sat me down in the living room, and put this (on cassette) into the home stereo and cranked it up. He walked me through every little nuance and detail of the instrument parts and how they were all contributing to the song in such a profound way. It was perhaps the most valuable lesson in the value of song arrangement I ever got. He died in 2014 at 70 years old. This song has been a go-to for me ever since.

Dennis faiella

3y↑3

My blessings to your father.What a great Dad to pass down talent like that to you.I just don't have that gene I guess,i've been around big bands and backyard bands all my life I just have not been able to get it.This Steve Winwood is so awesome I have been listening to him a lot lately,I actually bought a concert poster on e bay just last night from a Portland show.Best to ya Geoff

headrat1

2y↑4

Such a gift your father gave you to teach you how the nuance of an arrangement contributes to the whole. What a life blessing.

Iñigo Lopez

Lo p

Truth Reigns Forever

2y↑1

Condolences 💐 Geoffrey

Eric Biondo

Right on man I have songs that do the same thing...take me back to that time or that exact date n time n I can remember every detail in the memory. How the weather was the smell of the space or how the light came in thru the blinds n how I was feeling at that time.

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Lorenzo Von Matterhorn

51w↑18

My favorite Steve Winwood song. An absolute classic masterpiece.

Morbidly O

47w↑12

Touches me so deeply. I had a stroke about 2 years ago and I'm still improving, but I have never and will never stop trying to become normal again. This song is for me at the moment.

Dan SERBESCU

2y↑2

One of the most beautiful songs in this world. It is not about what you have been but about what you will be.

Tom MacEgan

2y↑61

This is happiest, and most hopeful song I've ever heard in my 65 years. It's also beautiful and I liked the dancing too. OMG I'm in tears. Thanks Steve.

Mike Stewart

26w

I agree, but Warren Zevon's version of this very same song is just bleak. And I couldn't say which is my favorite.

euckerball

2y↑107

"You used to be the best to make life be life to me and I hope that you're still out there and you're like you used to be" Great lyrics.

boo squeezy

1y↑3

i agree. it tops my “favorite all-time lyrics” list

Francloy1

48w↑1

Absolutely

Bravo7Actual

42w↑1

I read this just as he sang it

Phil Eickmeyer

2y↑82

This song reminds me to stay positive as im going through a tough time in my life rn. Reminds me to keep my chin up and keep going!

Scott T.

2y↑1

I hope the tough times have passed by and you are still going with that chin up! Keep staying positive and listening to good tunes my friend, you got this!!

Martin Teddy

Viel Glück Kumpel

Kim Hill

2y↑1

That's right keep your chin up keep going Don't Look Back think positive all the time and always have faith the good Lord's walking right next to you talk to him he's portable he goes everywhere you don't need a cell phone with him cool guy huh I get down with the Lord I love the Lord and I love you and you take care check out that song by Stevie Wonder Mr Fantasy I bet you haven't heard that one time huh Madison Square Garden knife I think it said 2017 I'm not for sure good video check it out God bless😇😇😇😇🥰🥰🥰🥰👐👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️👣👣👣

Rhonda Gipson

1y↑1

Same here. When I hear this song I am reminded that with faith , goodness and perseverance the things you once shared will return and everyone around you will see that "you are back in the high life again"

Miami Martin

Yes!!!! 💯

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lenny fair

2y↑77

When I was at my lowest point, I would hear this song and knew that I could and would survive.

Ryan Watson

2y↑6

That's pretty much all I'm reading on this video this song should have a billion views

Kathleen Palmisano

24w↑1

Keep striving for the high life. I’ll see you there.

Abdul F. Xmann

2y↑199

As a 44 year old black man living in Meridian, Mississippi, oddly it was the music of artist like Steve Winwood, that gave me solace, and clarity to survive the violence, the Insanity, the chaos.

I have a good life now, thank you for being the light to the path for this little brown boy Steve.

Debbie Bracken

2y↑3

Well done you, we each have suffering but we will get back in that high life again, ive had 3 deaths in the past 5 years and it's hard yeah, but each day at a time is the only way to go, I used to sing this and mean it to my Ashley rip, but now blessed with our grandson, time to start living again,, bless you all xx

Steve H

2y↑6

I'm glad you made it bud. 🙏

joseph witkowski

1y↑1

What about native son, Steve Forbert?

Cheryl Mednick

1y↑2

Isn't that Roll With It video awesome?! Love the line dancing never mind his music & voice

Kitchen Table Issues with Michael D

1y↑2

I'm 49 myself up in the Boston area. I remember when the music was new and I've remembered over the years. Kind of a similar situation so he's kept me grounded it's always been chill uplifting

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A Dude

1y↑16

I've loved this song since I first heard it back in the '80s. I have to wonder what a songwriter must feel when he knows he's just absolutely nailed it.

Jess Perez

47w↑2

The rithm is part of a great song too

Gary Myers

24w↑1

I once heard that Paul McCartney knew when he was writing a song that would be a hit. What I wondered was, why did he bother writing the other ones?

Fred Williams

3y↑1.8K

50 year old black man that grew up in the inner city of Memphis Tn. This music allowed me to escape. Yep, it sure did👍🏽

eric p

3y↑73

I know you don't know me, but please trust me and believe with all your heart that Jesus Christ is the truth. Have faith and God bless.

LASZLO SIMONITS

3y↑32

lotta good music in Memphis....

Fred Williams

3y↑85

@J H Nothing, it’s how I wanted to describe myself. Let’s just enjoy the music.

J H

3y↑27

@Fred Williams As a mountain biker and customer of Kroger, sounds good.

Fred Williams

3y↑22

@J H 😂 awesome!

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Cherix Biggs

4y↑258

This song brought me thru some dark dark days.....and here I am.....trying to climb out of another dark place....Thank you, Mr Winwod...and James Taylor! ❤️❤️

roy gustafson

4y↑7

Omg i was just thinking about both of these artists right before I read your post 🙏 also 2 my favorites of All time. Helped me deal with the passing of like 10 relatives in the same amount of years. Them almost lost my own. I saw the devil coming though and side stepped him 😉🙏💯🍀💪😎👍🌅🌃♥️

jamesw1313

2y↑7

Your comment is a year old, I hope you made it through all of it, and are back in the high life again.

If you haven’t, keep fighting, you will get there.

Blackfinjr Blackfinjr

2y↑5

Hang in there… this very same song got me through the darkest days of my life as well.

Charles Harlan Fishing

2y↑3

You will make it buddy keep going

Michelle Marcel

2y↑1

Wow, I feel the same way!!

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Brian Hines

2y↑120

I was born in Plainfield, New Jersey in 1979. All the 80's, 90's, and 2000's music mean so much to me. As a black man I'm not ashamed to say that I love Steve Winwood's music. I started my music fan journey in 1983 when I was listening to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Album.

John Tashjian

2y↑5

Thriller was my very first album which I received on my 8th birthday in 1982. 80’s songs were the best!!

Gareth Wilkinson

2y↑2

When I took out CDs from Treorchy library at 15, I didn't notice that Miles Davis, John Coltrane were black. I listened to superior music. I maintain my point 30 years later. PLUS Bach and Radiohead et al. What a gift we have in organised sound.

Poet on a Motorbike

2y↑9

Music has no colour my friend.

Erin

2y↑3

hey, there's no shame in loving music produced by an absolute musical genius!......I love his Traffic years the best though, Steve on piano and vocals....man! progressive rock at its finest....I wonder if you've ever listened to any of those albums?.....if nothing else I would say check out "Glad", it's still one of the baddest songs ever.

Korey Seeba

2y↑4

Why would anyone be ashamed to live Steve regardless of color my man?

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Graham Ragless

24w

Sends shivers down my spine....incredible song ❤

Lia Organic

23w

One of the best songs of it's Era. Steve had such a distinct voice. 🎉❤

Dusty Hite

2y↑166

Quite possibly the most underrated musician of all time!! Positivity, and the nostalgia, his music's timeless and will always have the ability to take me out of myself and back to a simpler time.. I miss the old days!! God Bless everyone reading this!!! Much love !!!

Beth Williams

2y↑1

❤✌🍀

Joanna Gipson

❤

Kim Hill

2y↑2

Yes and God bless him and God bless his voice I got to see him in the San Fernando Valley in California and I was 14 and then I moved up to Reno Nevada and I saw him up here I've seen him twice in concert he is awesome he sounds just the same alive as he does on the radio that's how long I've been listening to him and I'll be 70 this November I've been listening to him since I was 13 or 14 same with the stones and Aerosmith let's pray they all stay healthy may God watch over them

Joanna Gipson

2y↑2

@Kim Hill I lived in Northridge in the 80's up until the mid 90's... Loved being a Valley girl!!!😎

Kim Hill

Hey Kim Hill I'm Kim Hill and I lived in Northridge too but I'll be 70 this November and you don't look nothing like me yes and God bless the old days and let's pray to God we don't lose anymore and you're very beautiful

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James Burress

2y↑33

Steve Winwood and his music will always hold a special place in my heart!!

Ted Reyes

4y↑13

Perfect tune for the unfortunate times were going thru. It is a song that keeps us as one all over this planet. Peace everyone.

Kevin Rennert

3y↑83

This isn't just a song,,,it's an inspiration

Korah castellai

4y↑34

Song after thirty five years .... Still helps me through the tuff times!!!! Thanks Steve!

evildego

31w↑1

I love Steve Winwood. Most of my music playlist consists of rock, alternative and metal. But damn, I will always ensure that the great Stevie boy has his place on any and all of my playlists.

Sylvia Esther

37w↑10

It’s thrilling how this song gives me a warm rush of happiness and calmness when l’m pregnant. It really soothes my pregnancy hormones 🤣🤣.I’m happy my kids will love it too🤣🤣🙌.Thank you Steve!!

Sylvia Esther

31w↑2

This song is really special😭l was here struggling to catch some sleep then l thought of this song…it’s working the magic already👌

Immersion diversions

36w↑4

So bro this may be a longer post than most and I apologize for that, but I’m so glad you put yourself out there man. Speaking as a fellow New Yorker, after being away for a long time due to military commitments and random life shit. Your music brought me back. I know I’m just a random dude on the internet, but your words and lyrics brought me back to who I was when I needed it and I hope you understand how important that is.

Paco Scott

4y↑82

Can't get enough of this song!! makes me feel the world is alright. Thank You Steve

Red Rocks

3y↑15

I absolutely LOVE Steve Winwood!! Whenever I hear the first few seconds of this song I get hit with the warm rush of pure happiness!!! Music is SO powerful!! Thank you Steve for making me so happy!!

Joe Hester

47w↑1

They day I got my engineering degree this song hit the airways… I made it my anthem…. My career carried me all over the world… but I still have this on my favorites playlist

Raven'sSoTired

36w↑1

Always loved this song
The 1980s had great music

SK’s Outdoor & Fishing Adventures

25w

I heard this song when I was getting ready for my second job interview at a new company I’ve been trying to get in after being laid off. Broke and down and feeling hopeless, this song gave me hope and inspiration. The timing was eerily perfect for me to have motivation and kept me going forward. It was a sign and thank you. Never give up!

Dave Russell

37w↑5

I listen to Steve Winwood when I'm doing my taxes - lifts my spirits! 😅

Bobby Fritz

5y↑115

One of the most overlooked albums of the 80's. Every song is so good. No filler crap.
Thank God for the sweet beautiful music Steve has given us. Yay!!!

Lorraine Fussell

3y↑2

I played the cassette over and over!

Gregory Braciska

2y↑1

Great song one of my favorites of all time just sounds so good

me OB

It just keeps giving you can listen to it over and over

Blurman

2y↑19

Love this song. It gives hope for better days with patience. Life gets you down sometimes but the better days are coming.

Shirley Gifford

1y↑10

I love this great song, and Steve Winwood's great voice!

Joseph Kendrigan

2y↑18

This song is like fine wine. It gets better with age.

John Umile

5y↑37

I am listening to this song as I go through a tough time. Such an incredible song by a great artist.

Greaseman Texas

38w↑1

Thanks Steve for this song. This helps me when I fall and on the road to getting back up

teck2002

2y↑15

This song reminds me of the road trip I took with my father and brother. The radio had this and "House of Stone and Light" on repeat. Good times.

Morbidly O

27w↑1

Both of these songs are incredible!

Rachel Fernanda

42w

Música esplêndida!!!!!

Ronald Johnson

47w

I was struggling back in the day. Everything going wrong in what life I had. I met a beautiful young lady who was way too nice for me. What friend she was..She bought me this album and this song resonated with me and helped me as I played and blasted this song. Over and over again. If your still out there thanks Grace❤❤❤❤

Cornholio

1y↑5

“I hope that you’re still out there, and you’re like you used to be”
These lyrics are a home run

Julie Dove

4y↑136

Steve started playing with his Dad and his brother when he was 8. His Dad had to turn the piano round to hide him as he was underage. Steve played in a real band at 14. Truly a legend. His voice is epic.

Terri Mrazek

Wow... !!!!

roy gustafson

Thank You for sharing this. I LOVE HIM ALSO AND DIDN'T KNOW THIS 🙏💪😎👍🍀💯🌅🌃♥️

Amy Bown

4y↑10

@roy gustafson Some more facts. Jimi Hendrix said he was one of the few musicians he could play with. At 15, he sounded like Ray Charles and could play the piano like no one else, and put "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man" on the charts. The Beatles, the Stones, Clapton and all the Brit bands were like, "Who is this kid?" He plays something like 13 instruments, and singlehandledly made the Hammond B3 organ a rock instrument. Have you heard his band Traffic? Wayyy ahead of their time. His 80s stuff is commercial to make a buck, but it's really not who he is. He's a bona fide legend.

Steve Winwood

3y↑7

@Amy Bown well commerical or not i like this song from the 80s.

parisjok

wow, did not know that

RonniStyles

33w

as a teenager I honestly did not think this song was that great but hear my words, it is the very song that takes me back there. It reminds me of home! My real home where I came from.....:) He is an excellent song writer and I think he will always stand out.

Rogelio De La Garza

1y↑7

62 and this song makes me remember my younger days. I still see it coming this way again. Never too old for love

Brass 'N' Ammo

This tune just came on while I was in the store shopping.

I just met someone and both of us are going through some things, but we like eachother alot. We are making moves to our own personal future and goals and never had intentions of dating anyone. However, the feeling when we first met was amazing. It has changed both of us on how we have been handling our situations.

It was perfect timing.

R D

1y↑5

A shout out to those fans of this song who are no longer with us. May they soar in the high life forever.

Nigel Reed

47w↑8

Blue-eyed soul at its best! A song about redemption & longing for better times! A coda for the '80's- My fave LP from the era - along with Aaron Neville Warm your heart! ❤❤❤❤❤

Meri Jewett

9y↑11

I used this song for my brother who died from cancer....he was so special, unique, handsome, kind, funny, and always there for me. This was the most fitting song for me to play for him at his memorial..he will ALWAYS be in the high life...he was such a kind gentleman...what a treasure...i miss him

charles mumba

This Song Brings About Positive Vibes For Me When Ever I am Feeling Down And Out Of Sorts

Casey Murphy

One of my most favorite songs & video. You can tell him & his wife are enjoying themselves. And they care about each other.

airware

3y↑17

This song used to be so inspirational for me. I just hope I can get back there one day.

Gerri Vedrene

37w↑4

If I close my eyes I’m 17 again and I can smell my childhood home and memories

Barney Rubble

2y↑8

A musical GIANT this man is. He sings, writes and plays from his heart with monster talent. Grateful to have been along for the whole ride.

Victor J Buendia

6y↑31

An highly underrated musician of genius talent. No doubt one of the greats.

Jammin Man

3y↑22

This reminds me of being a freshman in high school, the summer of 1987, watching the sunset and thinking about my girlfriend. Thanks Steve!

Sara Slepski

43w

Love this song so much❤

Stewart Berger

44w

What a great song. One of the best ever

Jan H

3y↑142

I would give anything to go back and really enjoy those times, like I didn't appreciate at the time. No one told me that childhood would end. Blessings.

Steve winwood

3y↑15

Thank you for your kind comments dear, I hope you and yours are doing great.?

Joseph Mcduffie

2y↑4

How cool to get a reply from Steve Windwood. Your music is awesome!

GoAwayaNdLEARNsomeDamnManners

@Joseph Mcduffie that’s a fake profile:(. Clint Black has the same exact message saying that.

GoAwayaNdLEARNsomeDamnManners

2y↑1

I would too. I grew up listening to him, I can’t stand the current music, all I listen to is 40’s-80’s music 😂

Dave Yoder

U me both I just turn 40 81 sure flies by fast the 80s is my generation

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LuckyLucy

8y↑474

This song instantly transports me back to high school days 30 years ago playing this cassette tape. The 80's seem so innocent compared to now.

Femi925

8y↑6

+LuckyLucy Ain't that the truth.

Janice C

8y↑7

My 30th high school reunion is this year and I was instantly transported back to those magical teenage years when I heard this earlier on the radio.

garcemac

8y↑13

+LuckyLucy I was playing these songs in the '80s. That time period was not even close to being innocent. The innocence was because you were young.

Becca M

8y↑11

You're very lucky to have had such amazing music when you were a teenager. Mainstream music has been terrible for a while. This song is amazing.

RIO BOW

8y↑16

From one 80s child to another.
your so spot on.

the 1980s was so very innocent and wonderful.
it was a fantastic time

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Vamanos Ninja

1y↑1

Powerful lyrics

Frances Meyer

24w

I am now 75 years old. This song still makes me dance! Love James Taylor's bit!

Barbz Karauria

3y↑5

Love this song! ❤️ we are currently in lockdown again. Good to hear great songs from the good old days when life was so simple.

Denise Hedden

🥀Amazing Song I love it🥀✌

Julian Burnell

1y↑4

Going through tough times right now, so I'm listening to this to remind myself that tough times don't last but tough people do, and I'll come back here when things are fixed and let y'all know about it.

K.C. LeJeune

7y↑495

One of the greatest songs ever made by one of the greatest singers ever. Glad i lived in the times when this came out. I still have my cassette.

jpbown7

6y↑5

I never knew how much he did its like Steven Spielberg but its Winwood and music. Just truly Astonishing.

Mike M.

6y↑5

This was one of my fight against the big bully corp. songs. Unfortunately they won and sent my jobs to mexico and china. MAGA

RFeeOC

6y↑16

Totally agree about living in those times. Born in ‘77 and growing up in the 80’s with all the best music in human history on the radio of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, and no internet or cell phones to ruin our innocence and interactions with other kids. I honestly feel bad for kids today because they will never understand what we were blessed with.

Kahleesi Black

6y↑3

Nostalgic 😍😍😍

It's My Life

5y↑1

Yes, I agree. I love this song and Steve's music in general. And yes, I still have a bunch of my old cassettes too. :)

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D Covington

3y↑3

Such an upbeat, positive song. Love it

Gail Harris

Always uplifting. I know he went through some tuff times way back

Snowy Owl

2y↑1

Great tune!!!!!!

James Neall

1y↑1

BEST COMEBACK SONG 🎵 ❤️

Sandro Dassler

5y↑10

Está canção é simplesmente MARAVILHOSA !

Dorle Schuster

25w

A wonderful song, I like it very much 😊

Darryl Woods

This LP was absolutely amazing!!!!

John Harrill

3y↑15

I lost my wife of 43 years three years ago. She also loved this song!

Space Ghost

Great song! 👍

Michelle Prie

4y↑319

WE'LL BE BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN - the best motivational song in times of the Corona crisis. Stay positive everyone!!! 🌞🌎🌞

Robert Ward

4y↑7

Don't worry I'm sure after you vote for Biden it'll be gone

CappsJD

4y↑2

Go away plz

Micah Hardman

3y↑4

I always listen to This Song for An Uplifting Day!!👍👍👍🏌️‍♂️

Michelle Prie

3y↑1

@Micah Hardman that's great. Keep on jamming, dear friend... 🌈🎶🌞🎶🌈

CappsJD

3y↑1

@Michelle Prie go away plz

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TheStapleGunKid

5y↑15

Has anyone ever made a compilation of how many instruments Winwood can play? The guy basically plays enough for multiple bands.

happyhappy❤️

3y↑1

Very underrated artist...I have loved Steve Winwood since I was a little girl when this first came out...his voice is beautiful ❤️

gareth james davies

1y↑31

My husband Gareth & I played this on cassette in the car back in 1986. We were together for 34yrs until I lost him to cancer in 2020 at 58yrs old. This reminds me of those times. Love you Gar- miss you love every day.❤❤

Bravo7Actual

42w↑1

I hope this doing always brings you fond memories 🙏

christopher unfus

1y↑6

This is my favorite Steve Winwood song!

Charles Lewis

48w↑1

never get tired of the nostalgia of that song…. beautiful way to express the ups and downs of life…. this song gives you hope of better days to come when you’re at a low-point 🙏🏼

Okay-Ba-Okay

Makes you go back in time on this music👍🙂

MrHarritol

1y↑5

So unfair this amazing sind didn’t get the Grammy back in 88 ❤

charlie pickard

Steve Winwood is a treasure, Spencer Davis, Traffic, Blind Faith and a solo career. He is doing these acoustic videos now of Traffic and Blind Faith songs, the dude just keeps going.