I Don't Get High
Riding Life's Waves: Embracing the Highs and Lows
Lyrics
It's true you'll never feel good, if you never felt bad
Emphasizes the importance of experiencing both highs and lows in life to appreciate the good moments.
And you can't ever miss, what you never have had
Suggests that one cannot miss something they never had, indicating a perspective on coping with unfulfilled desires.
Life is alright underground, if you never fly through the sky
Life can be acceptable in a more subdued state, avoiding the risks associated with aiming too high.
And you'll never feel low, if you don't get high
Choosing not to get high to avoid feeling low, possibly referencing substance use and its emotional consequences.
I don't let myself get too high, or sink too low
Expresses a balanced approach to emotions, avoiding extremes of both highs and lows for emotional stability.
When it hurts too much to say good-bye, I just go
Dealing with emotional pain by distancing oneself rather than confronting difficult goodbyes.
So if you pass me on a dusty road, with a tear in my eye
Describes a personal emotional struggle, symbolized by a dusty road and a tear, while maintaining a facade of strength.
It's just the dirt; I can't be feeling low, because I don't get high
Clarifies that any perceived sadness is just surface-level dirt, not a deep emotional low, due to avoiding getting high.
I used to fall in love, with just a wink and a glance
Reflects on past experiences of falling in love easily but acknowledges the subsequent heartbreaks.
Then things would fall apart at the heart of romance
Acknowledges the fragility of romantic relationships that tend to break apart despite initial attraction.
I used to drown myself in an emotional pie
Describes a previous coping mechanism of drowning in emotions, contrasting with the current even-keeled state.
But now I'm on an even keel, because I don't get high
Attributes emotional stability to abstaining from getting high, suggesting a positive change in coping strategies.
I don't let myself get too high, or sink too low
Reiterates the commitment to emotional balance, avoiding extremes in order to maintain stability.
When it hurts too much to say good-bye, I just go
Reiterates the preference for avoiding difficult goodbyes by simply leaving when emotional pain becomes too much.
So if you pass me on a dusty road, with a tear in my eye
Repeats the imagery of a tear on a dusty road, emphasizing the external appearance of sadness while maintaining internal strength.
It's just the dirt; I can't be feeling low, because I don't get high
Reiterates that any perceived emotional low is surface-level, a result of external factors, not internal emotional turmoil.
When life is spinning the wheel, I don't scream or shout
Approaches life's challenges with calmness, avoiding unnecessary emotional outbursts despite uncertainties.
The price is right for a deal, but I just do without
Values personal integrity over material gains, choosing not to compromise despite tempting deals.
And when the stage goes dark and the spotlight fades
Reflects on the end of performances and the loneliness that follows, resilient against emotional harm.
I'm left with a heart that can't be cut apart by a thousand razor blades
Expresses a metaphorical resilience, suggesting that the heart remains intact even in the face of severe challenges.
I don't let myself get too high, or sink too low
Reaffirms the commitment to emotional moderation, avoiding both emotional highs and lows for personal stability.
When it hurts too much to say good-bye, I just go
Reiterates the strategy of leaving rather than facing painful goodbyes when emotions become overwhelming.
So if you pass me on a dusty road, with a tear in my eye
Recalls the image of a tear on a dusty road, emphasizing the external appearance of vulnerability without internal emotional weakness.
It's just the dirt; I can't be feeling low, because I don't get high
Reiterates that any perceived emotional low is only surface-level, a consequence of external factors, not internal emotional distress.
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