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Heat-Stressed Studio Creation
- Brittany Howard created the skeletal rhythm on an old acoustic guitar while staying in a greenhouse studio in Topanga Canyon.
- Despite the heat, she hurried to capture the song's feeling before losing it to the environment.
Music Mirrors Life's Duality
- Lyrics contrast dreamlike music with reality showing hard, everyday life and the drive to keep going.
- The song reflects Howard's upbringing of constant work and the pursuit of joy through music.
Partner Encouragement Saves Song
- Howard hesitated on releasing "Stay High" fearing it would limit her creatively to a throwback R&B style.
- Her partner's encouragement inspired her to share it, seeing its strength as a single.