Originally, the project that Mr. Saller had created was known as The Black Cloud Collective. The Black Cloud Collective released one single, "Hail Mary!" It was released to music retailers December 14th, 2010. The track was met with moderate support.
Their debut album "Begin Again" was available for purchase on iTunes beginning August 9th, 2011 and the first single, "Gimme Love," was released via their Facebook profile for free download. The album also included "Hail Mary!" from the band's early days. Since, the band has toured across the United States, performing at local venues.
"Begin Again" was re-released on February 5th, 2013 and included three new singles.
Most recently, Hell or Highwater produced a new EP entitled "The Other Side - EP." It was released August 6th, 2013. The lead single from the EP is "Wrong." The EP was met with success.
Come Alive
Hell or Highwater Lyrics
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and i hope you fear the sound as the thunder rolls
skeletons march through fields a fire
to find what they’ve been missing
i follow the sound of broken bones
to find some clarity of my own
i cant seem to see through this fog
i wanna get lost
i wanna get gone
go far away from here
i feel a million things
but not a single one of them is fear
all i know is i cant spend another day in here
all these things are stacked around me
brick by brick
these walls surround me
i cant wait till i can get back to the place where everyday isn’t wasted
all my life i’ve been looking for the chance to come alive
all these things i hate about this haven’t changed since yesterday so lets face it
id be dead if i didn’t take the chance to come alive
im far from complacent
im running out
im breaking down
all these things are stacked around me
brick by brick these walls surround me
i cant wait till i can get back to the place where everyday isn’t wasted
all my life i’ve been looking for the chance to come alive
all these things i hate about this haven’t changed since yesterday so lets face it
id be dead if i didn’t take the chance to come alive
im far from complacent
The lyrics of Hell or Highwater's song Come Alive describe a feeling of being trapped and stagnant in one's current situation but also feeling a sense of fear and uncertainty when considering the possibility of change. The first verse talks about recognizing the signs of discontentment and feeling the urge to take action, but also feeling a sense of fear as well. The line "skeletons march through fields of fire" seems to refer to facing one's deepest fears and insecurities in order to find what one has been missing. The singer of the song follows the sound of "broken bones" in order to find clarity, perhaps indicating a willingness to face pain and difficulty in order to find a sense of purpose.
The chorus expresses a longing for a change of scenery and a desire to break free from the monotony of the current situation. The lines "all these things are stacked around me, brick by brick, these walls surround me" illustrate a feeling of being trapped and suffocated. The singer wants to escape this suffocating environment and find a place where they can truly live and thrive, instead of just surviving. The bridge of the song highlights the urgency of the need to escape, as the singer is "running out" and "breaking down."
Line by Line Meaning
i know you see the signs of the doldrums creeping in the distance
I understand that you are noticing the early signs of stagnation and depression slowly approaching
and i hope you fear the sound as the thunder rolls
I wish you knew the importance of taking action before the situation worsens
skeletons march through fields a fire to find what they’ve been missing
Even though there are challenges and obstacles, one must keep moving forward to achieve their goals and find fulfillment
i follow the sound of broken bones to find some clarity of my own
I seek out experiences that may be painful or difficult in order to gain personal insight and understanding
i cant seem to see through this fog but i don’t seem to care
Although I am currently uncertain and confused, I am not worried about the unknown and am willing to take risks
i wanna get lost i wanna get gone go far away from here
I desire to escape the current situation and explore new experiences and environments
i feel a million things but not a single one of them is fear
Although I am experiencing a variety of emotions, fear is not one of them
all i know is i cant spend another day in here
I am determined to make changes and move forward, as my current situation is no longer satisfactory
all these things are stacked around me brick by brick these walls surround me
The obstacles and challenges in my life are overwhelming and seem to be impossible to overcome
i cant wait till i can get back to the place where everyday isn’t wasted
I am looking forward to a future where I am not wasting my time and energy on unfulfilling activities or experiences
all my life i’ve been looking for the chance to come alive
My entire life has been leading up to this moment of reaching my full potential and truly living
all these things i hate about this haven’t changed since yesterday so lets face it
The negative aspects of my current situation have not improved and it is time to acknowledge that and take action
id be dead if i didn’t take the chance to come alive
If I do not take the opportunity to pursue my dreams and desires, I would rather not be alive at all
im far from complacent
I am not content with my current situation and am actively working towards a more positive future
im running out im breaking down all these things are stacked around me brick by brick these walls surround me
I am feeling overwhelmed and at my breaking point due to the obstacles in my life
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.