High On You
Survivor Lyrics
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To look so good and feel so right
Let me tell you 'bout the girl I met last night
It's understood, I had to reach ya
I let the wheel of fortune spin
I touched your hand before the crowd
Started crushin' in
Now I'm higher than a kite
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch in the middle
Of the street and I --
I can't stop thinking 'bout you girl
I must be living in a fantasy world
I've searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I'm high on you
Smart and coy, a little crazy
The kinda face that starts a fight
Let me tell you 'bout the girl I had last night
Piercin' eyes, like a raven
You seemed to share my secret sin
We were high before the night
Started kickin' in
Now I'm screamin' in the night
I know I'm gettin' hooked on your love
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch in the middle
Of the street and I --
I can't stop thinking 'bout you girl
I must be living in a fantasy world
I've searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I'm high on you
The lyrics to "High on You" by Survivor is an ode to a woman that the singer met the previous night. The song itself is filled with sensory details which helps create a vivid image in the listener's mind. The singer describes the woman as being beautiful and alluring ("There you stood, that'll teach ya/ To look so good and feel so right"), and expresses his desire to be with her ("Let me tell you 'bout the girl I met last night").
The singer acknowledges that he is becoming more and more addicted to the woman's love ("Now I'm higher than a kite/ I know I'm gettin' hooked on your love"), even going as far as to say that he's living in a fantasy world. The imagery in the song is particularly strong, particularly in the line "Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat/ Beggin' for your touch in the middle/ Of the street." At this point, the singer is so infatuated with this woman that he is literally begging for her touch.
Overall, "High on You" is a love song that captures the feeling of falling head over heels for someone. The singer is completely and utterly enamored by this woman, and the song can be seen as a celebration of love and the power it holds.
Line by Line Meaning
There you stood, that'll teach ya
The singer is marveling at the beauty of the person they are looking at.
To look so good and feel so right
The singer is amazed at the physical appearance and demeanor of the person they are talking to.
Let me tell you 'bout the girl I met last night
The singer is eager to talk about a girl they met last night and share their experience with the listener.
It's understood, I had to reach ya
The artist is saying that they had to make contact with the person they are interested in.
I let the wheel of fortune spin
The artist took a risk and left things to fate in order to be with the person they like.
I touched your hand before the crowd
The singer is emphasizing how intimate the moment was when they came into physical contact with the person they like.
Started crushin' in
The singer is referring to a crowd that was closing in on them as they touched hands.
Now I'm higher than a kite
The artist is experiencing a feeling of euphoria from being with the person they like.
I know I'm gettin' hooked on your love
The artist acknowledges that they are falling in love with the person they are interested in.
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
The artist is so infatuated with the person they like that they are speaking out loud to themselves and their mind is racing.
Beggin' for your touch in the middle of the street and I --
The singer is so desperate for the person they like to touch them that they are willing to beg for it in public.
I can't stop thinking 'bout you girl
The artist is consumed with thoughts of the person they like.
I must be living in a fantasy world
The singer acknowledges that their infatuation with the person they like may not be grounded in reality.
I've searched the whole world over
The singer has looked far and wide to find someone like the person they like.
To find a heart so true
The singer wants to find someone who is genuine and authentic.
Such complete intoxication
The artist is so in love with the person they like that it is all-consuming like a drug.
I'm high on you
The artist is so infatuated that they feel like they are under the influence of the person they like.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK SULLIVAN, JIM PETERIK
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@Rob-gu3wy
I love the 80s...... Let's all Sing along ! LYRICS below
There you stood, that'll teach her
To look so good and feel so right
Let me tell you about the girl I met last night
It's understood, I had to reach her
I let the wheel of fortune spin
I touched your hand before the crowd started crashin' in
Now I'm higher than a kite
I know I'm getting hooked on your love
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch
In the middle of the street
And I, I can't stop thinkin' about you, girl
I must be livin' in a fantasy world
I'm so high on you
Smart and coy, a little crazy
The kind of face that starts a fight
Let me tell you about the girl I had last night
Piercin' eyes, like a raven
You seemed to share my secret sin
We were high before the night started kickin' in
Now I'm screamin' in the night
I know I'm getting hooked on your love
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch
In the middle of the street
And I, I can't stop thinkin' about you, girl
I must be livin' in a fantasy world
I've searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I'm high on you
There you stood, that'll teach her
To look so good and feel so right
Let me tell you about the girl I met last night
Now I'm higher than a kite
I know I'm getting hooked on your love
Talkin' to myself, runnin' in the heat
Beggin' for your touch in the middle of the street
And I, I can't stop thinkin' about you, girl
I must be livin' in a fantasy world
I've searched the whole world over
To find a heart so true
Such complete intoxication
I'm high on you
I'm high on you
I'm high on you
I'm high on you
@checkeredflagfilms
I was the director of photography on this clip, shot in Chicago in the '80s. Great song, talented musicians and a gorgeous model. All typical recipes for a music video. Glad so many viewed and enjoyed it.
@DC05570
I’m a child of the 80s (born in ‘75) and downloaded “Vital Signs” from iTunes a few weeks ago to relive my youth. Survivor, anchored by Jimi’s vocals, are one of the reasons that made that decade awesome. I never saw the video until now—an excellent clip and track which stands the test of time. Thank you for capturing an amazing and fun era with your gift and the talent and dedication of all involved. Above all, thanks for sharing... Cheers!
@paisleyprincess7996
Isn’t that Paulina Poriskova?
@checkeredflagfilms
@@paisleyprincess7996 No, that is not Paulina.
@adairmooresattely1946
@@checkeredflagfilms who is it pray tell
@Ozziemints
Great work sir. Classic video.
@joemaskel4520
One of the most underrated singers of the 80's. He ,and Steve Perry were just 2 of the phenomenal voices of the 80's.
@sptinydancer
Absolutely.
@gigishadow3790
Agree
@LovTheNose
And the hottest 🔥