The Heights
Thomston Lyrics
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It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongs to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break
I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait
And oh, you like to believe
You're a link in the chain that is tying me down
You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here
And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
I don't like to drink, it makes it worse
Yeah, I can't hold my liquor
I like to think that praying works
But all I hear is quiet
And I see my belongings down below
I see the dusk begin to settle
I could have sold it all, you know
But what's the price
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break
I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait
And oh, you like to believe
You're a link in the chain that is tying me down
You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here
And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongs to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
Thomston's song "The Heights" is a hauntingly poetic track that speaks about the singer's inner demons and his determination to overcome them. The song opens with the lyrics "There was a demon that I fed, it smiled when I laid my head down," which suggests that the singer is struggling with some inner turmoil. He speaks about throwing his belongings off a ledge and realizing their worthlessness, perhaps symbolizing his journey of letting go of materialistic desires and finding the true value of life.
The chorus of the song talks about taking risks and reaching for the heights, irrespective of the consequences. The lines "So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped, and if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights" speak about the singer's willingness to face the unknown and jump head-on into the challenges life throws at him. He is willing to take risks and overcome his inner demons to reach the heights of success, both personally and professionally.
The song ends with the same opening lines, "There was a demon that I fed, it smiled when I laid my head down, and I'd like to think there's nothing left, but we'll see tonight." It suggests that while the singer is determined to overcome his struggles, his demons still exist, and only time will tell if he can conquer them.
Overall, "The Heights" is a powerful song that delves into the human psyche and talks about the challenges of facing one's inner demons, taking risks and reaching for the heights.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a demon that I fed
The singer has been struggling with their inner demon
It smiled when I laid my head down
The demon thrives when the singer is vulnerable
And I'd like to think there's nothing left, But we'll see, tonight
The singer hopes they have overcome their demon, but is uncertain about the outcome
I took my belongs to the ledge, Threw it all over while I said, This has no value now, I guess, I learned to love you right
The artist realizes that material possessions hold no value and has learned to appreciate love
And oh, you thought I was weak, But I get a kick out of proving you wrong, You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break, I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait, And oh, you like to believe, You're a link in the chain that is tying me down, You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here, And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear
The artist is determined to overcome their inner demon and refuses to let negative thoughts hold them back
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped, And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights, The heights, If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran, And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time, If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
The singer is willing to take risks in order to reach their goals and aspirations
I don't like to drink, it makes it worse, Yeah, I can't hold my liquor, I like to think that praying works, But all I hear is quiet
The singer has tried using alcohol and prayer to cope with their struggles, but neither has been effective
And I see my belongings down below, I see the dusk begin to settle, I could have sold it all, you know, But what's the price
The artist sees their material possessions from a different perspective and questions their true value
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
The artist is willing to take risks and make sacrifices in order to achieve their goals
Writer(s): Michael John Fatkin, Thomas James Stoneman
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ColinHexr
There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongs to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
(You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break)
(I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait)
And oh, you like to believe
You're a link in the chain that is tying me down
(You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here)
(And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear)
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
I don't like to drink, it makes it worse
Yeah, I can't hold my liquor
I like to think that praying works
But all I hear is quiet
And I see my belongings down below
I see the dusk begin to settle
I could have sold it all, you know
But what's the price
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
(You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break)
(I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait)
And oh, you like to believe
You're a link in the chain that is tying me down
(You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here)
(And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear)
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongs to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
@motielgali2265
Lyrics:
There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongings to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
(You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break)
(I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait)
And oh, you like to believe you're a link in the chain that is tying me down
(You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here)
(And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear)
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm for reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
I don't like to drink, it makes it worse
Yeah, I can't hold my liquor
I like to think that praying works
But all I hear is quiet
And I see my belongings down below
I see the dusk begin to settle
I could have sold it all, you know
But what's the price
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
(You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break)
(I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait)
And oh, you like to believe you're a link in the chain that is tying me down
(You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here)
(And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear)
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
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There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongings to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
@torifab109
"If I fall it'll because it'll be cause I jumped, and if I jumped it'll be cause I'm reaching for the heights." Thomston's music is such poetry !
@tiannadorsey4409
I want to blast this while riding on the highway at midnight. 👐
@leithfortin3335
I did this last night. It was glorious
@Litstylesnyc
I'm mad that he's still so underated cause all of his music's been golden for a while now.
@Seigfried210
This is so heartwarming <3
When you're a depressed guy that feels like shit and suddenly realize that you already got through so many hard things.
We're not weak, we're strong.
@theilluminatiisfam4934
I swear, youre gonna become a famous singer.
@ColinHexr
There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongs to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
(You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break)
(I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait)
And oh, you like to believe
You're a link in the chain that is tying me down
(You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here)
(And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear)
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
I don't like to drink, it makes it worse
Yeah, I can't hold my liquor
I like to think that praying works
But all I hear is quiet
And I see my belongings down below
I see the dusk begin to settle
I could have sold it all, you know
But what's the price
And oh, you thought I was weak
But I get a kick out of proving you wrong
(You're the voice in my head and I don't get a break)
(I'd leave you for dead but I don't wanna wait)
And oh, you like to believe
You're a link in the chain that is tying me down
(You're the voice in my head, you weren't even here)
(And if I'm not scared you can't feed on my fear)
So if I fall, it'll be 'cause I jumped
And if I jump it'll be because I'm reaching the heights
The heights
If I hit the wall, it'll be 'cause I ran
And if I run it'll be because I don't wanna waste my time
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
(Na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
(Na-na-na-na-na)
If I jump it'll be while I reach for the heights
There was a demon that I fed
It smiled when I laid my head down
And I'd like to think there's nothing left
But we'll see, tonight
I took my belongs to the ledge
Threw it all over while I said
This has no value now, I guess
I learned to love you right
@leewoojin1459
Colin Hexr OMG thank you sooooo much for the lyrics
@thevioletrose253
Dang such beautiful lyrics!!!
@isied2150
Thank youuuu