Whoa, whoa
So far, so good
Mhmm, mhm, mhm, yep
Why? You’ll only say you love me when you’re high
It’s like we go through the same shit every night
Oh why, oh why?
You always swear that it’s gonna change, but it never does
Why? You’ll only say you love me when you’re high
It’s like we go through the same shit every night
Oh why, oh why?
You always swear that shit’s gonna change, but it never does
Tell me that you’re gonna change then act like this instead
I’m too old to want somebody who’s always switching up their friends
I can’t make you love me but at least you could pretend
Scrips gonna lead to fifths until I’m fucked out of my head
You play the same old songs
I know that you’re different in your Air Force Ones
Filling my prescription, I could bite your tongue
Like I got an addiction, yeah
You always say this shit’s gonna change, but it never does
Why? You’ll only say you love me when you’re high
It’s like we go through the same shit every night
Oh why, oh why?
You always swear that it’s gonna change, but it never does
Why? You’ll only say you love me when you’re high
It’s like we go through the same shit every night
Oh why, oh why?
You always swear that shit’s gonna change, but it never does
I know it’s my fault, I pick up your phone calls
When it’s half past one and you’re halfway drunk
You say you love me and it sounds so dumb
But truly you’re the only one I can’t run away from
The same old songs
I know that you’re different in your Air Force Ones
Filling my prescription I could bite your tongue
Like I got an addiction, yeah
You always say this shit’s gonna change, but it never does
Why? You’ll only say you love me when you’re high
It’s like we go through the same shit every night
Oh why, oh why?
You always swear that it’s gonna change, but it never does
Why? You’ll only say you love me when you’re high
It’s like we go through the same shit every night
Oh why, oh why?
You always swear that shit’s gonna change, but it never does
You always swear that shit’s gonna change, but it never does
Exploring Emotional Highs and Lows
“High” by The Chainsmokers delves into the turmoil of a relationship marked by inconsistency and emotional dependence. The lyrics depict a cycle where one partner only expresses love while under the influence, leading to repeated disappointments and broken promises. The song captures the fatigue of hoping for change that never arrives and the frustration of dealing with a lover whose affections are conditional. References to late-night calls, addiction, and fleeting connections highlight the struggle to break free from this tumultuous pattern, making the track resonate with anyone who’s felt stuck in a similar emotional loop.
Song Credits
Artist: The Chainsmokers
Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Michael Pollack, Oskar Rindborg
Release Year: 2022
Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records