The song "High" by James Blunt is about finding love and happiness after feeling lost and lonely. The lyrics describe the beauty of a new day ("Beautiful dawn, lights up the shore for me") and how waking up and seeing that beauty with someone you love is the most important thing in the world ("There is nothing else in the world I'd rather wake up and see with you"). The protagonist reflects on their past struggles, feeling like they were destined for a life of darkness and solitude ("Thought I would die a lonely man in endless night"), but now they feel uplifted and alive ("But now I'm high, running wild among all the stars above"). The song emphasizes the disbelief and awe that the protagonist feels about being loved and remembered by someone special ("Sometimes it's hard to believe you remember me"). The beautiful dawn in the lyrics symbolizes a fresh start, a new beginning, and the hope for a lasting love ("Do you remember the day when my journey began? Will you remember the end of time?"). The protagonist expresses gratitude and hope for the future, asking their loved one to be there for them in the challenges of old age ("Will you be my shoulder when I'm grey and older? Promise me tomorrow starts with you"). The lyrics portray the joy and amazement of being loved and remembering the past struggles while moving forward into a future filled with happiness and love.
