High Hopes
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Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Mama said
Fulfill the prophecy
Be something greater
Go make a legacy
Manifest destiny
Back in the days
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said
Burn your biographies
Rewrite your history
Light up your wildest dreams
Museum victories, everyday
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Mama said don't give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I′d hate to see you waiting
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Mama said
It's uphill for oddities
The stranger crusaders
Ain′t ever wannabes
The weird and the novelties
Don't ever change
We wanted everything, wanted everything
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Stay up on that rise
Stay up on that rise and never come down
Mama said don′t give up, it's a little complicated
All tied up, no more love and I'd hate to see you waiting
They say it′s all been done but they haven′t seen the best of me
So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn′t make a killing
Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn′t know how but I always had a feeling
I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
Didn′t have a dime but I always had a vision
Always had high, high hopes
Had to have high, high hopes for a living
Didn't know how but I always had a feeling




I was gonna be that one in a million
Always had high, high hopes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "High Hopes" by Panic! At the Disco are about never losing sight of one's dreams and aspirations, no matter how difficult or unlikely they may seem. The first verse tells the story of someone who didn't have much but always had a strong sense of purpose, shooting for the stars even when success seemed far out of reach. The chorus repeats this sentiment with the phrase "had to have high, high hopes for a living", emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and striving for greatness. The second verse quotes the singer's mother, encouraging them to "fulfill the prophecy/be something greater/go make a legacy". This section also touches on the idea of rewriting one's history and pursuing one's wildest dreams, with the line "light up your wildest dreams/museum victories, everyday". The bridge is a call to all the "oddities", "stranger crusaders", and "weird and the novelties" to stay true to themselves and never give up, even when things get complicated.


Line by Line Meaning

Had to have high, high hopes for a living
I needed to have incredibly high aspirations to achieve success in my career


Shooting for the stars when I couldn't make a killing
I aimed for greatness even when making money was a struggle


Didn't have a dime but I always had a vision
I did not have financial resources, yet I always had a clear idea of what I wanted to achieve


Always had high, high hopes
I always believed in my dreams and had the confidence to pursue them


Didn't know how but I always had a feeling
I wasn't sure how I would accomplish my goals, but I had faith that I would find a way


I was gonna be that one in a million
I was determined to be unique and stand out in a crowd


Fulfill the prophecy
I was encouraged to fulfill my destiny and achieve great things


Be something greater
I was expected to strive for something bigger than myself and make a significant impact in the world


Go make a legacy
I was pushed to create something that would leave a lasting impression on the world


Manifest destiny
I had an inherent purpose that I was meant to fulfill


Burn your biographies
I was told to let go of the past and create a new story for myself


Rewrite your history
I was encouraged to take control of my narrative and create a new future for myself


Light up your wildest dreams
I was advised to let my imagination run wild, and dream big


Museum victories, everyday
I was motivated to achieve something significant every day of my life and immortalize it in a museum


It's uphill for oddities
People who are unique and different face more challenges and obstacles


The stranger crusaders
People who stand out and fight for something unconventional


Ain't ever wannabes
We would rather be ourselves than try to fit in or imitate someone else


The weird and the novelties
People who don't fit into society's norms are special and should embrace their uniqueness


Don't ever change
I was encouraged to always be true to myself and not change for anyone else


Stay up on that rise
I was instructed to stay on an upward trajectory towards success


And never come down
I shouldn't settle or become complacent in my pursuit of greatness


They say it's all been done but they haven't seen the best of me
People may doubt my abilities, but they have yet to witness my full potential


So I got one more run and it's gonna be a sight to see
I have one more chance to prove myself, and it will be remarkable




Writer(s): Samuel Hollander, Jenny Youngs, Lauren Pritchard, Jacob Sinclair, Ilsey Juber, Jonas Jeberg, William Lobban Bean, Taylor Parks, Brendon Urie

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