In October 2011, the group released their debut eponymous EP through Small Plates Records/Rocket Music. In January 2013, High Highs released their debut album "Open Season" via Fine Time/Sony Music. The band toured extensively in support of the album, playing the Laneway Festival Australia in January 2013, and toured throughout the US with Vampire Weekend, Sky Ferreira, How To Dress Well, Stars and Oh Land. On May 30/31, 2013, High Highs joined Empire of the Sun for two nights at the Sydney Opera House as part of VIVID Festival.
The band's music has been featured in various films and advertisements. Their song "Open Season" featured in major commercials for Amazon Kindle and Pacífico Beer. It also featured in the 2012 comedy film Pitch Perfect, as well as the 2015 romantic comedy Sleeping With Other People. will.i.am sampled "Flowers Bloom" for his song "Good Morning".
Their second album, entitled "Cascades" was released on February 5, 2016.
Since 2017, Milas and Chang have each been releasing solo material.
Milan
High Highs Lyrics
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I know
You're gonna find the door
And fly to Milan, with the wind
I'm coming back to earth, back to earth
I know you're gonna leave me
I know
Tied up with twine, we fell in the sea
We will never be, never be
And you know they won't believe you at all
Won't you take me home
Won't you take me home
You know they won't believe you at all
And the summer ends
We're spinning in
Milan by High Highs is a song that explores the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the singer knows that their partner is going to leave them and move on with their life.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on the inevitable end of their relationship. They know that their partner is going to find the door and fly to Milan, leaving them behind. The line "I'm coming back to earth, back to earth" highlights the depth of their despair, as they feel like they are being brought back down to reality.
The second stanza continues this theme, with the singer acknowledging that whatever way the wind blows, their partner is always going to leave them. The line "Tied up with twine, we fell in the sea" is a powerful metaphor for the way in which their relationship has become entangled and ultimately doomed.
In the chorus, the singer pleads with their partner to take them home, but they know that no one will believe them. The line "And the summer ends, we're spinning" suggests that their relationship has spun out of control and is now coming to an end.
Overall, Milan is a poignant and affecting song that captures the pain of losing someone you love. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and the melody is haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you're gonna leave me
The singer is aware that the person they are addressing is going to end their relationship.
I know / You're gonna find the door / And fly to Milan, with the wind / I'm coming back to earth, back to earth
The singer acknowledges that their partner will leave them for Milan and while they will miss them, they will have to return to reality without them.
Whatever way the wind blows / Tied up with twine, we fell in the sea / We will never be, never be
The unpredictability of life is highlighted as the singer and their partner are compared to twine in the wind, their love sustaining them until they eventually fall apart and can never be put back together again.
And you know they won't believe you at all / Won't you take me home / Won't you take me home
The partner will likely not be believed in their reasoning for leaving and the artist pleads for them to take them home where they can resolve things themselves.
And the summer ends / We're spinning in
The end of summer signifies the end of their relationship and they are left spinning in the aftermath of the emotions felt.
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
I'm Ash , that's A to the Shush!
You guys are Jewels. Please don't stop making music💖
pamela joven
omg your music is so relaxing please dont stop making :")
Panda House
I like this song and especially looking out the window of my room or car and seeing the city and the sun
I'm Ash , that's A to the Shush!
Daniel Higuera That sounds so nice 💟💟💟💟
La Tonya D
6 years later and still my favourite album :)
The Kid
OK so I'll be honest...I am not really into this genre of music but when I heard this track...it blew my mind. Awesome job! :)
The Kid
+Hatbuddies Scarf lmao staaahhhpp your making me feel bad lol ;)
The Kid
+Hatbuddies Scarf not that I am into indie but more the ethereal sound, very folky in essence. I, on the other hand, am a child of Dilla and Flying Lotus. :D
Hatbuddies Scarf
Not into indie folk?! Whaa?! xD
Imani b
After all these years I still listen to this and play it for my daughter when she sleeps. This album has helped so much with my anxiety