Introduction:
“She Don’t Get High” is a song by Alan Jackson, released in 2012 as part of his album “Thirty Miles West.” This track reflects Jackson’s signature style, blending traditional country music elements with contemporary storytelling. The song, characterized by its melancholic lyrics and soulful melody, delves into themes of lost love and emotional disconnect, portraying a relationship where the spark has faded.
“Thirty Miles West,” the album to which “She Don’t Get High” belongs, marked Jackson’s return to his country roots after his long tenure with Arista Nashville, which ended in 2011. Released under ACR Records, a label owned by Jackson himself, and EMI Records, the album was well-received, reaching number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. “Thirty Miles West” features several notable tracks, including “So You Don’t Have to Love Me Anymore,” which earned a Grammy nomination.
Musically, “She Don’t Get High” falls squarely within the country genre, with its traditional instrumentation, including acoustic guitar, fiddle, and pedal steel. The song’s lyrics convey a sense of longing and introspection, using the metaphor of not getting “high” to represent a fading emotional connection. Though not released as a single, it showcases Jackson’s ability to tell a compelling story through his music, a hallmark of his career.
Throughout his career, Alan Jackson has been known for his authentic approach to country music, and “She Don’t Get High” continues this tradition. The song adds to his extensive discography of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems, further cementing his legacy as one of country music’s enduring stars.
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Lyrics:
“She Don’t Get High”
She used to get her fix with just one little kiss or touch
Could send her over the edge
I keep her up making love all night, had the stuff to make her feel alright
But now she won’t go near that ledge.She don’t get high anymore,
I don’t make her fly like before,
Her heart is out there soaring somewhere else
I’m not the song that she sings,
I can’t give her those wings
Hard as I try, I’m not the sky she’s looking for
She don’t get high anymore.I remember when she used to breathe me in
Back then, she couldn’t get enough.
We’d lay looking out at the clouds, I thought we never come down
She said my love was like some kind of drug.But she don’t get high anymore,
I don’t make her fly like before,
Her heart is out there soaring somewhere else
I’m not the dream that she dreams,
I can’t give her those wings.
Hard as I try, I’m not the sky she’s looking for,
She don’t get high anymore.Oh, I’m not the song that she sings
I can’t give her those wings
Hard as I try, I’m not the sky she’s looking for,
She don’t get high anymore
She don’t get high anymore
She don’t get high
Anymore.
She don’t get high, she don’t get high…