A 20 second sample of why'd you only call me when you're high? by arctic monkeys, where the chorus is heard The song was leaked on 29 july 2013 on youtube and social networking sites, [4] but quickly taken down It was released as a single on 11 august 2013, together with an accompanying music. The repeated question, why'd you only call me when you're high? serves as a poignant reminder of the superficiality of their interactions It suggests a longing for deeper connection, as the narrator grapples with feelings of being used or taken for granted As the song progresses, the narrator's internal conflict becomes more pronounced.
Song meaning for why'd you only call me when you're high The protagonist is out late at night and sees their ex leaving, which leads them to call and message them repeatedly. The mirror's image tells me it's home time but i'm not finished 'cause you're not by my side and as i arrived i thought i saw you leaving carrying your shoes decided that once again i was just dreaming of bumping into you now it's three in the morning and i'm trying to change your mind left you multiple missed calls and to my message you reply why'd you only call me when you're high I always thought of it as 'why do you only call me when you're high' but you're absolutely right, 'why'd' is short for 'why did…' 'why did you only call me when you're high' makes sense but it's not what i've had in my head all these years It's harder and harder to get you to listen more i get through the gears incapable of makin' alright decisions, and havin' bad ideas now it's three in the mornin' and i'm tryin' to change your. Provided to youtube by dominowhy'd you only call me when you're high
