The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Kilimanjaro" by the artist "Wig Wam"

The song "Kilimanjaro" by the Norwegian band Wig Wam metaphorically describes the pursuit of euphoria and adrenaline, comparing it to a dangerous and reckless lifestyle.

The image of "bandidos" at the beginning of the song creates an atmosphere of rebellion and the pursuit of freedom, not limited by rules and laws. Their "glory days" are a metaphor for the peak of euphoria achieved through risky actions.

Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, symbolizes the peak of pleasure that the heroes of the song strive to conquer. It is important to note that the lyrics deny the use of drugs ("although I've never sniffed coke or smoked weed"), emphasizing that the pursuit of "high" can manifest itself in other forms - risky behavior, breaking boundaries, craving thrills.

The lyrical hero admits his penchant for self-destruction ("daredevil"), comparing himself to a man trying to "slip through the eye of a needle." He seeks thrills, even if they are associated with pain and danger ("licking wounds is more pleasant when they are not yours").

The chorus, repeated throughout the song, reinforces the metaphor of "Kilimanjaro" as a symbol of ephemeral pleasure. The phrase "drugs kill all the beauty in the flight from high" can be interpreted as a condemnation of any kind of addiction that deprives a person of the true joy of life.

Ultimately, the song does not provide a definitive answer to the question about the meaning of such a pursuit of adrenaline. Rather, it describes a state of obsession, a thirst to "touch the heavens," even if it means "climbing up until you die."