While still unsigned the band recorded and released two EPs and one full-length album, selling over 100,000 digital singles independently before signing a major label record deal with Virgin Records in 2008.
In 2009, Virgin Records re-released the band’s record, "How To Call A Bluff", with the addition of two new songs, “Go” and Dreamer”. Their song, “Say So”, received moderate radio airplay throughout the U.S. during 2009.
They have toured with artists such as The Cab, The Summer Set, Hellogoodbye, Fun, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Rocket Summer, and Kelly Clarkson, among others.
My Favorite Highway disbanded in September of 2010.
You're Making it Come Alive
My Favorite Highway Lyrics
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If there's nothing left to lose then there's every to gain
All the paragraphs and pages you could write could not contain
It is curious and careless and it's flowing through my veins
The fear of growing old, and doing what you're told
You can't disguise a heart while it's breaking
You hide behind the smile you're faking
It's all about the the chance you're taking
Oh, and you know that you're making it all come alive
If your life is so damn comfortable then why do you complain?
A reflection in the alcohol you're pouring down the drain
Just because you paint a picture doesn't mean it fits the frame
This is my West Coast intervention and I'm getting on that plane
When all of your mistakes are keeping you awake
The sun is setting and it's ending 'cause you're letting it go
Forgetting everything you already know
And it all goes to show that you're moving to slow
It will end up changing you, it will end up changing you
Life flies by so you have to embrace it
Forget the past 'cause you cannot erase it
So live the dream, and learn to chase it
And when you can almost taste it
It's all come alive
The lyrics to My Favorite Highway's song "You're Making it Come Alive" are about realizing the power of taking chances and living life to the fullest. The first stanza talks about the idea that everyone is the same and there is so much to gain from risking it all. It's about embracing the unknown and the curious nature of life. The second stanza touches on the fear of growing old and doing what you're told. It speaks to the idea of breaking out of your comfort zone and living your life on your own terms, rather than following the expectations of others.
The chorus speaks to the idea that even when things seem like they're falling apart, taking a chance and living life to the fullest is what makes it all worth it. The bridge is a reminder to embrace life and let go of the past. To live the dream and not be held back by mistakes or regrets. Overall, the song is an uplifting reminder to take risks, live life on your own terms, and to not be afraid of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I've finally come to realize that we are all the same
After much thought, I've come to the conclusion that all humans are equal.
If there's nothing left to lose then there's every to gain
In a situation where there is nothing to lose, there is everything to gain.
All the paragraphs and pages you could write could not contain
No amount of writing could fully express what is happening.
It is curious and careless and it's flowing through my veins
An emotion that's both intriguing and reckless and is coursing through my body.
The fear of growing old, and doing what you're told
A fear of aging and conforming to societal norms.
You can't disguise a heart while it's breaking
It's impossible to hide heartbreak.
You hide behind the smile you're faking
Instead, people use fake smiles to mask their pain.
It's all about the the chance you're taking
Life is all about taking risks.
Oh, and you know that you're making it all come alive
By taking risks, you're truly living life to the fullest.
If your life is so damn comfortable then why do you complain?
If you're living a comfortable life, what do you have to complain about?
A reflection in the alcohol you're pouring down the drain
Your choices are a reflection of your life, and pouring alcohol down the drain shows the wastefulness of your actions.
Just because you paint a picture doesn't mean it fits the frame
Just because you have a picture of what your life should be like, doesn't mean it aligns with reality.
This is my West Coast intervention and I'm getting on that plane
I'm going on a West Coast trip to give myself a reality check.
When all of your mistakes are keeping you awake
When you can't sleep at night because of your past mistakes.
The sun is setting and it's ending 'cause you're letting it go
The day is ending because you're finally letting go of the past.
Forgetting everything you already know
Forgetting everything you thought you knew about life.
And it all goes to show that you're moving to slow
If you don't act fast, opportunity may pass you by.
It will end up changing you, it will end up changing you
Taking risks will ultimately change you as a person.
Life flies by so you have to embrace it
Life goes by quickly, so you need to embrace every moment.
Forget the past 'cause you cannot erase it
Stop dwelling on the past because it's impossible to change it.
So live the dream, and learn to chase it
Live the life you want, and learn to go after it.
And when you can almost taste it
When you're so close to achieving your dreams.
It's all come alive
Everything you've worked for has finally come to fruition.
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.