Discover the story of the song > On a High – Duncan Sheik

The protagonist is feeling really happy and says that nothing can bring him down. There are people who say that he needs many things to be happy, but he doesn't believe them. He thinks that if you feel fine, then you are fine, and that there is no secret to happiness. Even if his partner is not around, he is still on a high and enjoying life. However, towards the end of the song, he confesses that he lied to his partner about their relationship and is now trapped in his own conspiracy of happiness. Overall, the protagonist is celebrating his happiness and trying to convince others that they can be happy too, but he himself is struggling with some personal issues.