High Road Lyrics - Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph

High Road by Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph is a country song that delves into the complexities of a troubled relationship. Through alternating verses and choruses, the song explores themes of distrust, arguments fueled by rumors, and the strain it puts on a couple.

[Verse 1: Koe Wetzel]
I can tell that you're mad
And I ain't half surprised about that
Since the day that we met
It's always who cuts first and never who bleeds last
Rumors always turn into yelling and fighting
And once it's in your mind, only one way you're driving

Explanation of Verse 1 
 Introduces the conflict. The narrator (presumably Koe Wetzel) acknowledges his partner's anger and recognizes their established pattern of arguments. He implies these arguments are often one-sided, with his partner focusing on who "cuts first" rather than resolving the underlying issues. Rumors further escalate the situation, leading to inevitable yelling and fighting. 

[Chorus: Koe Wetzel]
I know, I know
I'ma take the high road, baby get stoned
Have a little too much of something terrible
I'ma let you cool down while I walk out
You ain't messing me up like the times before
I don't need a ticket to your shit show
Knock yourself out and hit a new low
Well I'ma take the high road, take the high road, take the high road

Explanation of Chorus 
Both singers join in, signifying a shared decision to disengage. They acknowledge their individual plans to "take the high road," which could be interpreted as either a sarcastic response to the situation or a genuine attempt to de-escalate.

[Verse 2: Jessie Murph]
You don't wanna talk about it, boy, that's no surprise
You comе home smelling like liquor likе every other night
If I catch you with her, you gon' catch me with him
You think I don't hear about it, you better think again
You know that rumors always turn into yelling and fighting
And once it's in my mind, only one way I'm driving
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Explanation of  Verse 2 
 Presents the other perspective. Jessie accuses her partner of infidelity, citing the recurring smell of liquor on him and rumors she's heard. She threatens retaliation ("If I catch you with her, you gon' catch me with him") if her suspicions are true. This highlights the lack of trust and open communication plaguing the relationship.

[Chorus: Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph]
You know, I know
I'ma take the high road, baby get stoned
Have a little too much of something terrible
I'ma let you cool down while I walk out
You ain't messing me up like the times before
I don't need a ticket to your shit show
Knock yourself out and hit a new low
Well I'ma take the high road, take the high road, take the high road
Whoa, whoa

Explanation of Chorus 
 Reveals the narrator's strategy to avoid another fight. He chooses to "take the high road," which means staying calm and removing himself from the situation. He expresses his intention to let his partner cool down while he leaves, suggesting a past where he was more easily manipulated by her anger. He refuses to be drawn into the drama ("I don't need a ticket to your shit show") and hopes she'll hit a "new low" by continuing the argument alone.

[Instrumental Break]

Explanation of Instrumental Break: 
A brief musical interlude provides a pause between the intense emotions expressed in the verses and choruses.

[Chorus: Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph]
I'ma take the high road, baby get stoned
Have a little too much of something terrible
I'ma let you cool down while I walk out
You ain't messing me up like the times before
And I don't need a ticket to your shit show
Knock yourself out and hit a new low
Well I'ma take the high road, take the high road, take the high road
I'ma take the high road, take the high road, take the high road
Oh, yeah, yeah, mm

Explanation of  Final Chorus 
The song concludes with a repeated emphasis on taking the high road. This repetition could symbolize a sense of resignation or exhaustion in dealing with the constant conflict. It might also leave a glimmer of hope for a future where they can resolve their issues more constructively.
OVERALL
In "High Road," Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph paint a picture of a rocky romance. Through accusations, anger, and past arguments fueled by rumors, the song explores the challenges of a relationship on the brink. Both partners choose to "take the high road," but whether this signifies a sarcastic retreat or a genuine attempt to cool down remains unclear, leaving the listener wondering about the fate of this love.