Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, the two attended high school together, and after years of pursuing music in different directions, reconnected at a local spot in their hometown. They collaborated on several covers, turning them into duets and adding a unique spin to songs of other artists. From there, they began co-writing their own original songs, growing together in lyrics, sound, and performance. What started as two individual solo artists, has since emerged the Acoustic Folk duo of "Colin & Caroline".
Colin & Caroline's heart-warming harmonies, original lyrics, and blend of creative covers first grabbed the attention of many in Central Virginia. Several of their original songs (including "More Than Gravity", "Fireflies, and "Like Home") have been featured on popular playlists curated by Spotify, which has spread the presence of Colin & Caroline worldwide. "More Than Gravity" has received over 13 million plays since release in 2014, and it's placement in the Netflix original series "13 Reasons Why."
High and Dry
Colin & Caroline Lyrics
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I bet you think that's pretty clever don't you boy?
Flying on your motorcycle,
Watching all the ground beneath you drop
You'd kill yourself for recognition,
Kill yourself to never ever stop
You broke another mirror,
You're turning into something you are not
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Drying up in conversation,
You will be the one who cannot talk
All your insides fall to pieces,
You just sit there wishing you could still make love
They're the ones who'll hate you
When you think you've got the world all sussed out
They're the ones who'll spit at you,
You will be the one screaming out
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
It's the best thing that you ever had,
The best thing that you ever, ever had
It's the best thing that you ever had,
The best thing you ever had has gone away
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
The song “High and Dry” by Colin & Caroline talks about the consequences of seeking recognition and going after material things, ultimately leading a person to becoming someone they are not. The first verse portrays a person taking risks, riding their motorcycle and seeking recognition, even if it means risking their own life. The line “You’d kill yourself for recognition, Kill yourself to never ever stop” shows someone who is relentlessly seeking glory, to the point of putting their life in danger. The second verse talks about the repercussions of that behavior. The person who sought recognition is now unable to communicate, their insides are falling apart, and they are unable to make love. They are left with no one to talk to or love because of their single-minded pursuit of their goals.
The chorus is a plea to not abandon the singer. They do not want to be left alone, without the support of the person who they care for. The lines “Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry” are repeated multiple times, emphasizing the urgency and importance of their request. The final verse, “It's the best thing that you ever had, The best thing that you ever, ever had, It's the best thing that you ever had, The best thing you ever had has gone away”, represents the loss of something once cherished. The person who sought recognition has lost the love of the singer due to their obsession for material things.
Line by Line Meaning
Two jumps in a week
You're trying to impress everyone with your quick success.
I bet you think that's pretty clever don't you boy?
You're feeling proud of yourself for your accomplishments.
Flying on your motorcycle,
You're feeling invincible and on top of the world.
Watching all the ground beneath you drop
You're not paying attention to what's important because you're too focused on your own success.
You'd kill yourself for recognition,
You're willing to do anything to be noticed and praised by others.
Kill yourself to never ever stop
You'll keep pushing yourself until you've reached your goals, no matter what the cost.
You broke another mirror,
Things are starting to fall apart because you're too focused on yourself.
You're turning into something you are not
You're becoming someone you don't recognize because you're so focused on your own success.
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Please don't abandon me when you're done using me for your own success.
Drying up in conversation,
You're losing touch with people because you're too focused on yourself.
You will be the one who cannot talk
You'll have nothing to say because you've become so disconnected from others.
All your insides fall to pieces,
You're falling apart inside because you're not paying attention to what really matters.
You just sit there wishing you could still make love
You're realizing too late that you've sacrificed real connections and love for your own success.
They're the ones who'll hate you
The people you've used and hurt along the way will be the ones to turn against you.
When you think you've got the world all sussed out
You think you know everything and have it all figured out, but you're blind to what's really important.
They're the ones who'll spit at you,
The people you've hurt will turn against you in anger and disgust.
You will be the one screaming out
You'll be the one to suffer the consequences of your own actions.
It's the best thing that you ever had,
The genuine connections and love you once had were priceless.
The best thing that you ever, ever had
You'll realize too late that what really matters can never be replaced or replicated.
The best thing that you ever had,
The genuine connections and love you once had were priceless.
The best thing you ever had has gone away
Because you were too focused on your own success, you lost the things that really mattered.
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Please don't abandon me when you're done using me for your own success.
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Please don't abandon me when you're done using me for your own success.
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Please don't abandon me when you're done using me for your own success.
Don't leave me high, don't leave me dry
Please don't abandon me when you're done using me for your own success.
Contributed by Ava S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@monicaindradewa8908
Two jumps in a week
I bet you think that's pretty clever, don't you, boy?
Flying on your motorcycle
Watching all the ground beneath you drop
You'd kill yourself for recognition
Kill yourself to never, ever stop
You broke another mirror
You're turning into something you are not
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
Drying up in conversation
You will be the one who cannot talk
All your insides fall to pieces
You just sit there wishing you could still make love
They're the ones who'll hate you
When you think you've got the world all sussed out
They're the ones who'll spit at you
You will be the one screaming out
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
Oh, it's the best thing that you've ever had
The best thing that you've ever, ever had
It's the best thing that you've ever had
The best thing you have had is gone away
So don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me high
Don't leave me dry
@Donanana07
The best version ever, thanks for your voices.
@varunkeer
Oh my god !!! Beautiful 🥰
@ColinAndCaroline
You are so kind
@juanjogana
GENIAL, GENIAL, GENIAL, GENIAL, GENIAL!!!!!
@timleseman2253
OMG!
LOVE THIS!
@ColinAndCaroline
Thank you!!
@johanna9800
love your voice
@leonardcrainie9928
beautiful voice
@21jcrandall
Big fan of you two. Hope to hear more covers and originals. Would have to say Don't look back is my favorite song of yours, found ya on Spotify. Would always appreciate a quick guitar tutorial or a list of the chords
Cheers
@eleo7547
Guys you honestly deserve all subscribers in the world!!! Your music is so pure and soulful! Can't stop listening♡♡♡