An awesome song, written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and performed by Elton John. It was also performed by William Shatner as a spoken-word interpretation. Shatner's performance has recieved a couple of parodies, the most famous probably being done by Stewie, in the cartoon Family Guy.
And I'm gonna be...... *puffs cigarette*... HIGH... as a kite..... by then.
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they'resober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.