When I Was High
Echoes of Illusions: Unraveling the Depths of 'When I Was High'
Lyrics
When I was high
The speaker reminisces about a past state of being high.
I craved real life
During that high, there was a yearning for genuine experiences in life.
What has become of the sun
Questioning the current state of something symbolic, possibly the loss of vitality or brightness represented by the sun.
(The sun, the sun, the sun)
A repetition emphasizing the significance of the sun's change or absence.
I rely on you more than anyone
Expressing dependence on a particular person above all others.
(anyone)
Reiteration of reliance on someone specifically.
Why was I making delusions in my ignorant mind
Reflecting on past mistakes of creating false perceptions while being unaware.
Spent all my time just faking romance
Admitting to investing time in pretending emotions, especially love.
Yeah, love makes me blind
Admitting that love led to blindness, possibly clouding judgment.
When I was high
Recalling the desire for genuine experiences during the state of being high.
I craved real life
Repetition of the longing for authenticity in life.
And you put me through
Someone (unnamed) subjected the speaker to a repetitive cycle or pattern.
The same old loop
Emotions of feeling, grieving, and dreaming dominated the experience related to the subject.
Feeling and grieving and dreaming was all I felt, for you
The emotions were solely tied to the person in question.
You were bound to fade away
Anticipating the inevitable fading or disappearance of the subject from the speaker's life.
What has become of me and you
Wondering about the changes in the relationship between the speaker and the subject.
My depiction of the situation
The speaker admits that their understanding of the situation was entirely incorrect.
Was all false, not true
The depiction of emotions and circumstances was based on falsehoods rather than reality.
My feelings go
Expressing a loss or shift in feelings.
I feel exposed
Feeling vulnerable and exposed, possibly due to the emotional exposure.
(When I was high)
Repetition emphasizing the past state of being high.
(When I was high)
-(When I was high)
-(When I was high)
-When I was high
Reiterating the desire for genuine experiences during the state of being high.
I craved real life
A repetition of the longing for authenticity in life.
And you put me through
Someone (unnamed) subjected the speaker to a repetitive cycle or pattern.
The same old loop
Emotions of feeling, grieving, and dreaming dominated the experience related to the subject.
Feeling and grieving and dreaming was all I felt, for you
The emotions were solely tied to the person in question.
You were bound to fade away (you were bound to fade away)
Anticipating the inevitable fading or disappearance of the subject from the speaker's life.
(Fade away)
Reiteration of the anticipated fading away of the subject.
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