High

Cafuné's song 'High' delves into the complexities of emotional states and the struggle to maintain mental balance. The lyrics reflect a sense of being overwhelmed by emotions and experiences that are difficult to change or control. The opening lines, 'Held up space / There's some things that I can't change / So I try to lock them away just in case,' suggest an attempt to compartmentalize feelings and memories that are too challenging to face directly. This sets the stage for a narrative about coping mechanisms and the search for stability.

The recurring theme of being 'high off the ground' serves as a metaphor for a heightened emotional state, possibly induced by escapism or a temporary sense of relief. Despite this elevated feeling, the singer remains introspective, 'still looking down,' indicating an awareness of the underlying issues that remain unresolved. The line 'My state of mind can't stand to wait all the time / I had a taste for dying in my prime' hints at a past struggle with darker thoughts and the urgency to find a way out of that mental space.

As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on the difficulty of maintaining this 'high' and the inevitable return to reality. The mention of 'forgotten places' and 'familiar faces' suggests a journey through memories and past experiences that continue to influence the present. The repeated refrain, 'I'm high off the ground / But not coming down,' underscores the tension between wanting to stay in this elevated state and the knowledge that it is unsustainable. The song concludes with a sense of confusion and a search for direction, encapsulated in the lines, 'What I wanna do is complicated too / Don't know who to turn to.' This reflects the universal struggle of navigating one's emotions and finding a path forward.