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.
White Water
High Highs Lyrics
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that this will wash away
the fall is colder
you left a letter
come easy
The wild ocean
where you belong with me
and it all gets swept away
you lean in closer
comes easily
It could take you away
it could take you away
it could take you away
it could take you away
Ooh don't leave no
ooh don't say no
ooh come easy
oh we're sailing
away from the world
come easy
oh
The lyrics to High Highs' song "White Water" are deeply emotional and expressive of the power of nature and human relationships. The first stanza expresses a sense of hope that things can still improve, but also the understanding that the situation is harder now. The second stanza speaks to the awe-inspiring force of the ocean, which the singer feels is where they truly belong. Yet, they also recognize that the power of the ocean could take them away. Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for connection and the desire to escape.
It is clear that the lyrics are carefully crafted and thoughtfully arranged, with each word carrying a lot of weight. The lines "it could take you away" is repeated several times, driving home the point that the forces at work are beyond one's control. The phrase "come easy" also appears frequently, emphasizing the singer's desire for things to be simple and uncomplicated. Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of longing, struggle, and a yearning for simplicity.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe
Do you have faith in the fact that something is going to happen?
that this will wash away
Do you believe that this will cleanse your spirit of all its troubles?
the fall is colder
The autumn season has become more frigid.
you left a letter
You wrote a message and left it behind for someone to find.
come easy
It should not be difficult to come to terms with this situation.
The wild ocean
The vast, tumultuous body of water
where you belong with me
The vast, tumultuous body of water is where we should be with one another.
but in the moment
Although it seems like the right thing to do right now,
and it all gets swept away
Everything can be washed away by a powerful force like the ocean.
you lean in closer
You draw near to me for comfort and support.
comes easily
This should not require any effort or difficulty.
It could take you away
The ocean has the potential to take you far away from where you are now.
Ooh don't leave no
Please do not abandon me
ooh don't say no
Please do not reject me
ooh come easy
Please come to me without hesitation
oh we're sailing
Oh, we are traveling by boat along the surface of the water.
away from the world
We are leaving the world behind as we embark on this journey together.
come easy
This should not require any effort or difficulty.
Writer(s): Jackson Milas, Oliver Claridge Chang, Zachary Lipkins
Contributed by James M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oh no it's marshie
I wonder why you guys only have this few subscribers and views and likes.
You guys are incredible. your songs calm and heal me.
Corinne Bunn
I think I love every single one of your songs.
Avery Vartanian
Totally agree. They're songs should be in every movie soundtrack from beautiful moments, to tragic moments.
Gandlef
This album is magic <3
Jarad McLoughlin
Subject to Change made me find you and this killer track! :)
echo
Same XD
Parker DW
+Jarad McLoughlin
Same :-)
Mike DeGroot
Just heard this on Soma FM love it.
Anya Madeleine
So good to listen to on a quiet night, just before sleep...
The2ndDogma
first time i heard this, with the opening lyric i thought it was a peter frampton cover! then later i found out it was a high highs song. i love it! this song makes me feel like im rounding the corner in front of a spot in the woods that is very familiar. like a spot you used to frequent, but havent visited in a couple seasons