The meaning of the lyrics of the song "High" by the artist "Whethan Dua Lipa"

In the song "High," Whethan and Dua Lipa explore the theme of toxic relationships, where the protagonist grapples with conflicting emotions. On one hand, she is drawn to her partner, as evidenced by the repeated calls to "get a little high," implying a desire to escape reality through substances or other means of pleasure.

However, she is acutely aware of her partner's insincerity and hypocrisy: "You don't have to be so careful, If you believe in what you're saying." The "stacks on the dresser" hint at empty promises and material possessions that substitute genuine emotions. She calls him out on his double standards: "Don't ask me to do right, If you're gonna act how you're talking."

The verses, sung from the protagonist's perspective, reveal her own internal struggle. She "hides her pride deep down inside," suppressing her true feelings. The line "I'm ready to drown on dry land now" conveys a sense of hopelessness and loss of control brought on by the toxic relationship. The "lungs full of water" symbolize repressed emotions, unable to find release.

Despite the disillusionment and pain, she continues to cling to the relationship, repeating the question "Why don't we get a little high?" This speaks to her fear of being alone, her desire to numb the emotional pain, and her unwillingness to face reality.

The closing lines "This is the lesson I never learn, Is my time running out?" express the protagonist's helplessness and inability to break free from this vicious cycle.