Wilco's lyrics delve into the alienation and disconnection felt during adolescence. The narrator reflects on a time before adulthood, filled with resentment and fear of conformity. The song contrasts the narrator's disdain for "normal American kids" with their own struggles to fit in. Highs, both literal and metaphorical, serve as an escape from the mundanity and pressures of conventional youth. The repetitive mention of being "high" underscores a persistent desire to evade reality. Themes of self-identity, societal expectations, and youthful rebellion are central to this introspective narrative. #AdolescentAlienation #YouthRebellion
