Meaning of "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" by Phantogram

"You Don't Get Me High Anymore" explores themes of change, numbness, and the need for more stimulation. The lyrics paint a picture of the artist's discontent with their current state of being. The line "I don't like staying at home when the moon is bleeding red" suggests a desire for excitement and a rejection of the mundane. The dream where the singer's teeth fall out could symbolize loss or a feeling of powerlessness. The repetition of "cut it up" and the reference to everyone being on something hints at a modern society reliant on external substances or experiences to find fulfillment. The lyric "My God send chemical best friend / Skeleton whispering in my ear" could be an allusion to drug use and its numbing effects, with the "chemical best friend" representing a dependency. The imagery of walking to the end and staring into the abyss reflects the singer contemplating the depths of their dissatisfaction and possibly even considering self-destructive tendencies. The line "Nothing is fun, not like before" emphasizes the loss of enjoyment in familiar experiences, possibly due to desensitization or a need for increased stimulation. The repetition of "You don't get me high anymore" conveys the longing for a previous state of bliss or escape. The reference to running through emergency rooms and spinning wheels and ceiling fans represents a feeling of being trapped or going in circles. "UFO obliterate the way I feel" could indicate a desire for a drastic change in emotions or perspective. Overall, the lyrics suggest a yearning for a past state of excitement and the realization that external stimuli alone can no longer provide the same level of satisfaction as before.