She left without warning me of where or when she'd go . She never knew the way my love would grow . Now broken glass is on the floor each piece reflects her face . I need the high but I can't stand the taste . I need the high to keep me from losing my mind . I hope I can get by . It happens every time . And I wonder where she goes to find the one who takes my place . I need the high but I can't stand the taste . She told me that my sweet love was hard to be without but the sweetness turned to bitter in my mouth . And the bottle's all I got to hold but it won't say goodbye . I can't stand this taste , but Lord , I need the high . I need the high to keep me from losing my mind . I hope I can get by . It happens every time . And I wonder where she goes to find the one who takes my place . I need the high but I can't stand this taste . I need the high but I can't stand the taste .