This Is My High
Alex Wilson
Description
A euphoric pop-country radio anthem about finding freedom and clarity through trail running in the mountains. "This Is My High" blends modern production with authentic storytelling, sensory details, and a massive, singalong chorus. The song captures the transformative power of nature and the joy of pushing oneself physically, emotionally, and mentally. Upbeat and infectious, it's perfect for radio and streaming playlists alike, with strong crossover appeal.
Lyrics
[INTRO] (Starts with driving kick drum and handclaps, cold vocal pickup on 'Yeah!') Yeah! [VERSE 1] Lace up my shoes when the sun ain't up Cold coffee in a paper cup Hit that trailhead, feel the dirt Trade my worries for the burn Pine trees tower, sky turns gold Every footprint makes me whole [CHORUS] This is my high Where the air is thin and the view don't lie These mountains set me free Every step I take, I'm flying This is my high Leave it all behind when I'm climbing Yeah, these mountains know me This is my high [TURNAROUND] (Mandolin riff with 808 bass pulse) [VERSE 2] City lights feel a million miles away Up here there ain't no games to play Just the rhythm of my feet And this heart that's finally beat-beating free Sweat and sage and morning dew This is where I find the truth [CHORUS] This is my high Where the air is thin and the view don't lie These mountains set me free Every step I take, I'm flying This is my high Leave it all behind when I'm climbing Yeah, these mountains know me This is my high [BRIDGE] (Drops to half-time, vocal and acoustic only) Used to run from everything Now I'm running to the only place That makes me feel like me (Yeah, this is where I'm meant to be) (Build with gang vocals and stomp percussion) Yeah, this is where I'm meant to be High above it all, I finally see [FINAL CHORUS] This is my high Where the air is thin and the view don't lie These mountains set me free Every step I take, I'm flying This is my high Leave it all behind when I'm climbing Yeah, these mountains know me (Gang vocals: 'This is my high!') This is my high (Repeat hook with vocal ad-libs) Oh, these mountains know me This is my high (Yeah!) [OUTRO] (Fades on mandolin and kick drum pattern)