Always High
Surviving the Daily Grind: The Dirty Nil's 'Always High' Message
Lyrics
Crash your car and spill your head on the roadside
Metaphorically describing a personal crisis or downfall, possibly in relationships or life.
You ain't had a single drink since 2005
Claiming abstinence from alcohol since 2005, suggesting a prolonged period without drinking.
But no worries I know what you're thinking
Assuring the person that their thoughts are understood or empathized with.
Ain't it a bitch
Expressing frustration or discontent with a situation.
Leaving home for a job
Leaving home for a job, possibly indicating a career move.
That you loathe
Expressing dislike for the job in question.
You'll survive
Believing the person will endure the job despite disliking it.
Cause you're always high
Implying that the person copes with life's challenges by being in a state of intoxication.
You're always high
Reiterating the theme of constant intoxication or escape.
I remember when you and me were friends
Reflecting on a past friendship that has deteriorated.
You used to be capable of conversations
Recalling a time when the person was capable of meaningful conversations.
But now your eyes are dry
Noting a change in the person's emotional state, possibly due to substance use.
They're red and never wide
Describing the person's eyes as dry, red, and lacking expressiveness.
Open like your Miller Lite
Comparing the open eyes to the wide-open top of a Miller Lite beer can, suggesting a lack of alertness or engagement.
But no worries man it's good to see you
Expressing acceptance or understanding of the person's current state.
Ain't it a bitch
Repeating the frustration of leaving home for an undesirable job.
Leaving home for a job
Reiterating the dislike for the job.
That you loathe
Expecting the person to survive despite hating the job.
You'll survive
Repeating the idea of survival in a disliked job.
Then you run
Mentioning running, possibly indicating an escape or avoidance of problems.
The satellites are out tonight
Referring to a night with satellites present, setting a scene or mood.
And I feel pretty alright
Expressing a positive feeling or mood on the mentioned night.
I remember when you and me were friends
Recalling a past friendship, questioning its current relevance.
That don't mean a thing now baby does it?
Suggesting that the past friendship may no longer hold significance.
Ain't it a bitch
Repeating the frustration of leaving for an undesirable job.
Leaving home for a job
Reiterating the dislike for the job.
That you loathe
Expecting survival in a job that is loathed.
You'll survive
Repeating the idea of survival in a disliked job.
Cause you're always high
Reiterating that the person copes with life through constant intoxication.
You're always high
Emphasizing the theme of perpetual intoxication or escape.
Always high
Affirming the state of always being high as a consistent coping mechanism.
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