You ever really miss the meaning of a song?
I thought Rocket Man was about Elton John getting kicked out by his wife, and being a bachelor alienated by his family (possibly something to do with his sexuality, idk.) . I thought the line about being high was him being off on his own depressed doing drugs in his bachelor pad or something. He still loves his wife, but for whatever reason has to leave...
Apparently the song is just about going to space. Kinda lame, I like my explanation better
So instead of wife you meant husband?