[Verse 1] Ashtray on the balcony Paycheck gone, it was all last week Phone screen cracked, heart same way Laugh it off, say “I’m okay” Uber back from another blur Friends all loud, but my thoughts louder High so high I can’t see straight Still can’t rise above my own weight [Pre-Chorus] Every shortcut Leads me further round the maze Every late night Leaves me staring at my face In the bathroom mirror Asking, “what you even chasing?” [Chorus] I need something higher than high More than this spinning room and red eyes More than the rush I keep trying to find (trying to find, trying to find) I’ve been drowning in these neon lies Pouring more on every fire inside I need a reason that can carry my life Something higher than high Higher than high [Verse 2] Mama left me three missed calls I text “busy,” really just gone Slurred voice praying in a backseat ride Said I’d quit this, that was last July I’ve been stacking empty wins like chips Losing sleep, losing grip Whole world shouting “live it up” But I’m tired of filling this empty cup [Pre-Chorus] Every shortcut Leaves me further from my name Every cheap thrill Tastes like water in my veins In the quiet morning I can hear my spirit saying [Chorus] I need something higher than high More than this spinning room and red eyes More than the rush I keep trying to find (oh, trying to find) I’ve been drowning in these neon lies Pouring more on every fire inside I need a reason that can carry my life Something higher than high Higher than high [Bridge] [Rhythmic strings swell, crowd claps start] Hands up if you feel that ache If you’re done with the masquerade If you’re tired of the same old pain Shouting out but it stays the same Hands up, let the shame fall down Let the old ghost voices drown If you’re ready for a different sound Sing it with me now, sing it with me now (hey!) [Chorus] I need something higher than high More than this spinning room and red eyes More than the rush I keep trying to find (trying to find, trying to find) I’ve been drowning in these neon lies Pouring more on every fire inside I need a reason that can carry my life Something higher than high Higher than high [Outro] Just one truth That’s stronger than my highs and nights
