So High
Wave Lyrics


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I'll take the chance if I have to
I need to
And you can say whatever you like
That you don't need to be wanted, accepted
But can it wait till' some other time

[Chorus]
I'm so high
I can almost taste it
Sometimes I feel so alive
I'm so high
I'll swear that I'm weightless
Someday's I feel so alive
So alive

I'll pay it back before I go in debt
Or I could skip town and leave it belind
Before my quarter life crisis kicks in
Cause' it won't wait till' some other time

[Chorus]
Well it's got me on my knees
There's nothing I can't see
But baby I don't feel a thing
Just give me all you got
Don't you ever stop feeling free

I'll take the chance if I have to
I need to
And you can say whatever you like
Cause' I don't need to be wanted, accepted
But can it wait till' some other time





[Chorus]
So alive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wave's song, So High, revolve around the themes of taking risks and living life to the fullest. The first stanza talks about the willingness to take chances, even if it means facing criticism or rejection from others. The singer emphasizes his need to do things on his terms and not conform to societal norms, even if people tell him that he doesn't need to be accepted or desired. However, he pleads for these judgments to be reserved for another time.


In the chorus, he expresses his feeling of being high, both in a physical and emotional sense. He feels that he is so close to achieving his dreams that he can almost taste them. The song's protagonist swears that he is weightless, indicating that he is unburdened by worldly worries and is entirely focused on his ambitions. Even on days where things don't seem to be going well, he still feels alive and inspired.


In the second verse, the singer talks about his reluctance to fall into debt, and he takes responsibility for repaying any loans given to him. He says that he could choose to leave and start anew before his "quarter-life crisis" kicks in. As before in the chorus, he stresses the importance of seizing the moment and not letting opportunities go to waste. The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of feeling free and never stopping.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll take the chance if I have to
I am willing to take risks, even if they are uncertain.


I need to
It's important for me to take these risks because it fulfills a need in me.


And you can say whatever you like
I am not affected by your opinions or judgements of me.


That you don't need to be wanted, accepted
I don't need validation from others to feel worthy or sufficient.


But can it wait till' some other time
Please don't express your opinions right now, as I am focused on my goals.


I'm so high
I feel exhilarated, accomplished and fulfilled.


I can almost taste it
My dream is so close and tangible, that it feels like I can taste it.


Sometimes I feel so alive
Taking risks and pursuing my goals makes me feel truly present and alive.


I'll swear that I'm weightless
My accomplishments make me feel free, unburdened and light-hearted.


Someday's I feel so alive
There are times when my goals and accomplishments make me feel more alive than others.


I'll pay it back before I go in debt
I will always fulfill my responsibilities and plan carefully to avoid being in debt.


Or I could skip town and leave it behind
In order to avoid financial trouble, I would leave my present place of living and start anew.


Before my quarter life crisis kicks in
I am taking proactive measures to avoid a mid-life crisis by minimizing debt and achieving my goals.


Cause' it won't wait till' some other time
It's important to take action now, before it's too late, and before unexpected problems arise.


Well, it's got me on my knees
I'm in awe of my accomplishments and grateful for the opportunities that have allowed me to succeed.


There's nothing I can't see
My future is bright and my opportunities are endless.


But baby I don't feel a thing
I've accomplished my goals, but they haven't brought me complete satisfaction or happiness.


Just give me all you got
I'm still willing to work hard and take risks to achieve any other goals I may have.


Don't you ever stop feeling free
I want others to pursue their goals and dreams with the same sense of freedom and accomplishment that I have found.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER MCNULTY-CONNOLLY, MARCUS MYBE, LOUIE ST. LOUIS, KURTIS DESHAUN WILLIAMS, DEAN JOSIAH, NICHOLAS EDWARD CAFFREY

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this guy has so many different tastes,and all of these make his song great,big respect for you sir

Hera Dabic

This gives me Coldplay, Imagine Dragons and Onerepublic vibes in one go

Magical Glimmers

It's true.

Arryn Liu

This is the perfect summer album

Lumine

Cada canción que sacas alegran un poco mi día 💞.

JP NDLR

Solo un poco?

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@Lumine a pues si

PandyChuu

I love all those sounds that make me think of colors and forms appearing in black and white fonts with everything moving! I love this songs of Wave & Rome!!

Anna

I really like the song! Thank you for making such awesome music.🤗🎶

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