High Life
Living on the Edge: The High Life Chronicles
Lyrics
Now the sun starts to set as I start to rise
Reflecting on the contrast between the end of the day and the beginning of the night.
I drink a shot of something and I rub my eyes
Having a drink and waking up, possibly indicating a routine or a coping mechanism.
Find my cleanest dirty shirt
Choosing the best of what's available, even if it's not perfect.
And I'm off out the door man I'm ready to work
Ready to go to work, portraying a sense of determination or responsibility.
See a policeman following my car
Being observed by authority figures.
Put my foot down and I drive real hard
Driving away quickly, possibly to avoid consequences.
Lights disappear and the sirens fade
Escaping from the situation, leaving behind the police.
And now man I just have to say
Expressing relief or a sense of freedom after avoiding trouble.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Emphasizing the difficulties of living a risky or indulgent lifestyle.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Reiterating the challenges of the high life.
When you're living on the edge to take the edge off
Living on the edge to cope with the challenges, with little to show for it.
And all you've got to show is your smokers cough
Highlighting the consequences of the high life, such as a smoker's cough.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Repeating the difficulty of living a high-risk lifestyle.
Now those LSD gummies are creeping up on me
Mentioning the influence of LSD and a nostalgic reference to the past.
Just like they did back in '73
Recalling a pattern of drug use in the morning and night.
Uppers in the morning, downers every night
Encouraging perseverance to stay on track despite challenges.
Just keep on track and you'll be just fine
Addressing the unpredictable nature of life and its challenges.
Well the virus takes what can't be held
Discussing the impact of a viral threat and a potential grim future.
If my mama's right I'm goin' straight to hell
Referring to a possible negative outcome based on a mother's belief.
Well surely this ain't the only way
Expressing doubt about the chosen path and seeking alternatives.
'Cos my lemon haze gives me my five-a-day
Using humor and referencing a substance as a form of sustenance.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Reiterating the hardships of living a high-risk lifestyle.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Emphasizing the challenges of the high life.
When you're living on the edge to take the edge off
Repeating the theme of living on the edge and its consequences.
And all you've got to show is your smokers cough
Highlighting the visible effects of a risky lifestyle, such as a smoker's cough.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Reiterating the difficulties of living a high-risk lifestyle.
Now Willie told me to go and be free
Receiving advice to be free, possibly conflicting with authority.
But I don't think he told this deputy
Questioning the validity of freedom in the face of law enforcement.
Fourteen years for intent to supply
Facing severe legal consequences for involvement with drugs.
But I ain't smoking for no one but I
Defending personal drug use despite legal repercussions.
Make sure when you tell 'em that you're telling 'em straight
Stressing the importance of honesty and direct communication.
That they can meet the Devil but they can't be late
Using metaphorical language to convey the urgency of facing consequences.
I've got stars in my eyes, bullets in my side
Describing a mix of positive and negative experiences in life.
Man this trip called life is a hell of a ride
Acknowledging the unpredictable and intense nature of life.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Reiterating the challenges of living a high-risk lifestyle.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Emphasizing the difficulties of the high life.
When you're living on the edge to take the edge off
Highlighting the struggles of balancing on the edge and its consequences.
And all you've got to show is your smokers cough
Pointing out the visible effects of a risky lifestyle, like a smoker's cough.
It's hard, livin' the High Life
Reiterating the challenges of living a high-risk lifestyle.
It's hard
Repeating the acknowledgment of the difficulties.
It's hard
-It's hard livin' the High Life
Summarizing the challenges and hardships of living the high life.
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