High Times

Jamiroquai

About High Times

"High Times" is the fourth and final single from British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai's third studio album, Travelling Without Moving. The song peaked at #20 on the UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2003
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You don't need your name in bright lights
You're a rock star
And some tin foil with a glass pipe
Is your guitar now yes it is
Little Angela
Suffers delusions
From these high times
She's been cleaning up, since she was fourteen
On the main line
And her hunky funky junky, of a boyfriend
Got her on late nights, with her skirt tight
Whoa, she's a wild thing
Letting it all swing
God bless our high times

Don't you know that last night
Turned to daylight
And a minute, became a day
Last night (last night)
All my troubles
Well they seemed so, so far away
Searching my reflection
For a glimpse of, another me
I've got to get away from all these high high times
'Cause these high times are killing me

Now high times go on and on and on
High times rock your mind yeah

This twisted crystal Kingdom
Where you live your nine lives
And your head spins
With purple cyclones
Made of dexadrine
And when the phone rings
You think bad things
Well these are high high high high times yeah
In any back street
When you take a hot seat
Make sure check your flight times
Oh now mama

Don't you know that last night
Turned to daylight
And a minute, became a day
Last night (last night)
All my troubles
Well they seemed so, so far away
Searching my reflecting
For a glimpse of, another me
I've got to get away from all these high high times
'Cause these high times are killing me

Now drop this time
Paranoia will destroy ya
Paranoia will destroy ya
Paranoia will destroy ya
Paranoia
Paranoia

Don't you know that last night
Turned to daylight
And a minute, became a day
Last night (last night)
All my troubles
Well they seemed so, so far away
Searching my reflection
For a glimpse of, another one
I've got to get away from all these high high times
'Cause these high times are killing me

La la la la
High times (oh yeah)
We're living in high high times yeah

Last night (last night)
Turned to daylight
And a moment
Half a world away
Time can be so precious
When you throw your life away
I can't help living it up
Letting it all go wrong
I can't keep living this way
Knowing my life has gone

Kids wanna give it up
Kids wanna give it up
Time to let your mind be free
Searching for eternity

Kids wanna give it up
Kids wanna give it up
Time to let your mind be free
Searching for eternity

Kids wanna give it up
Kids wanna give it up
Time to let your mind be free
Searching for eternity

Kids wanna give it up
Kids wanna give it up, yeah, alright

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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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Written by: STEVEN P. SMITH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"High Times" is a song that is part of a collection titled "High Times: Singles 1992–2006", a compilation album by Jamiroquai, which was released on 6 November 2006.
Genre Classification
The band Jamiroquai is often classified as acid jazz, funk, and disco. Their song "High Times" generally follows these styles with its funky rhythm and unique sound.
Lead Singer
"High Times" was sang by Jamiroquai's lead singer, Jay Kay, who is also known for his fancy hat collection.
Importance in Catalogue
Although "High Times" is not a standalone single by Jamiroquai, it holds an important role in the band's discography as it is part of their greatest hits collection released in 2006.
Achievements
The compilation album that contains "High Times" peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified triple platinum by BPI.
Critical Reception
While not specific to the song "High Times", overall, Jamiroquai's work has always been highly acclaimed, with their groovy tunes and innovative style.
Influence
Jamiroquai songs like "High Times" have had considerable influence on the blend and evolution of funk and electronic music genres.
Style Definition
"High Times", similar to other Jamiroquai songs, features a blend of horns, string arrangements, and funky basslines, showcasing Jay Kay's exclusive style and groove.
B-side
The B-side of "High Times" features a track called "Runaway", which became a popular hit for the band.
Inspiration
Although it's not directly specified what inspired "High Times", many of Jamiroquai's songs express Jay Kay's concerns about environmental issues and social rights, hinting at a possible underlying theme.

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