there are at least 7 artists called High Hopes

1) High Hopes - melod… Read Full Bio ↴there are at least 7 artists called High Hopes

1) High Hopes - melodic hardcore from Kentucky, USA (1999-2002)
2) High Hopes - indie rock band from Paris, France
3) HIGH x HOPES - Straight edge hardcore punk band from Moscow, Russia
http://www.myspace.com/highhopesxxx
4) Sweden hardcore band.
5) Ukrainian Alternative Band. (hhband.com.ua)
6) High Hopes is a melodic metalcore band from UK
7) Pop-punk/alternative band from the Fargo-Moorhead area. Latest album "Transparent" was released in 2020.

(Until 2002)
Kentucky, USA
Melodic hardcore

High Hopes split up in 2002

HIGH HOPES from Kentucky, USA were founded in 1999. After 2 demos, a couple of compilation contributions, their amazing split-7inch with the german hardcore institution / I / (later PHOENIX RISING) and a fabulous 7inch on Platinum Records, HIGH HOPES finally recorded their first full length record which has been exclusively released and distributed by LET IT BURN RECORDS. The self-titled CD embodies everything you love about bands like GORILLA BISCUITS, SAVES THE DAY and FASTBREAK. A vital mixture of classic, spirit-filled youth crew hardcore and emotional pop/punk music. The fine artwork was done by Ryan from INITIAL RECORDS. Unfortunatelly HIGH HOPES split up in 2003. Some of the members continued playing music together as DRIVER HAS A BOMB.

Source : http://www.letitburn.de/releases/LIB-004-CD

(Since 2006)
Paris, France
Indie Rock

French group proposing compositions with english influence like Muse, Guns 'n' Roses, Dire Straits, Smashing Pumpkins, Television, Nirvana... They regularly do concert and have produced their first Demo ("The Venus White Demo") available since March 2007. The group is currently working on a more complete album.

Group's Members :
Pit - Voice & guitar
Ludwig - Voice & Bass
Fred - Guitar
Ysy - Drums

http://www.myspace.com/highhopestheband

3) sxe hardcore punk band from Moscow, Russia
http://www.myspace.com/highhopesxxx

4) http://www.myspace.com/highhopeshc

Manipulator
High Hopes Lyrics

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Here we are all over again
Same expression, a different lesson
But not one for you to have
That's another who learns your past
Except you are the cause
No excuse for the things you've done tonight

I am awake to your lies

Accept yourself for the coward that you are
No veil will cloud my eyes
I am awake to your lies
Accept yourself for the coward that you are
You never blame yourself
Always the one wrong
Deny the fault is yours
What decor has your mind made now, you pathetic soul?

You know who you are
How do you even sleep at night knowing all the damage you have done?
You've done tonight
Gratified seeing sympathetic faces
You should not thrive on guilt
Mortified at what you have become
How don't you see what I do?
When will you stop playing the victim? x3
Your conscience is so cold

Here we are all over again
Same expression, a different lesson
But not one for you to have
That's another who learns your past
Except you are the cause
No excuse for the things you've done tonight x2

I am awake to your lies
Accept yourself for the coward that you are
No veil will cloud my eyes
Accept yourself for the coward that you are

Looks like you have more to hide
Aren't you tired of spreading lies?
Aren't you tired of spreading lies?
I found you out for what you are
I found you out for what you are

Here we are all over again
Same expression, a different lesson
But not one for you to have
That's another who learns your past

Except you are the cause
No excuse for the things you've done tonight x2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of High Hopes' song "Manipulator" appear to describe a person who habitually manipulates others and refuses to take responsibility for their actions. The opening lines suggest that the singer has dealt with this person before, but they continue to make the same mistakes and cause harm to others. The manipulator is described as someone who likes to see sympathetic faces and thrives on the guilt of others. However, the singer sees through their lies and will not allow themselves to be deceived.

The next few lines suggest that the manipulator is in denial about their own faults and instead always blames others. Despite the damage they have caused, they refuse to take responsibility for their actions. The singer questions how this person can sleep at night knowing the harm they have caused, yet the manipulator seems to be oblivious to the gravity of their actions. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has uncovered more lies and that the manipulator will not be able to continue deceiving others.

Overall, "Manipulator" appears to be about the damage caused by someone who habitually manipulates and deceives others. The lyrics suggest that this person is unable to take responsibility for their actions and thrives on the guilt of those they have hurt. The song seems to encourage others to see through the manipulator's lies and to hold them accountable for their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Here we are all over again
We have come to this same situation once more

Same expression, a different lesson
The same actions have led to a different experience

But not one for you to have
Not something for you to gain from

That's another who learns your past
Someone else is taking the consequences of your actions

Except you are the cause
You are the one responsible for these consequences

No excuse for the things you've done tonight
You have no justifications for your actions tonight

I am awake to your lies
I am aware of your deceit

Accept yourself for the coward that you are
Acknowledge your own cowardice

No veil will cloud my eyes
I will not be blinded to the truth

You never blame yourself
You always put the blame on others

Always the one wrong
You are always in the wrong

Deny the fault is yours
You refuse to take responsibility for your mistakes

What decor has your mind made now, you pathetic soul?
What illusions have you created in your mind, you pitiful person?

You know who you are
You are aware of your own identity

How do you even sleep at night knowing all the damage you have done?
How can you rest peacefully while being aware of the harm you have caused?

Gratified seeing sympathetic faces
You feel pleased when people sympathize with you

You should not thrive on guilt
You should not live off of feeling guilty

Mortified at what you have become
You feel ashamed of who you have turned into

How don't you see what I do?
Why can't you perceive what I am seeing?

When will you stop playing the victim? x3
When will you stop acting like a victim?

Your conscience is so cold
Your sense of right and wrong is lacking

Looks like you have more to hide
It seems like you are hiding more

Aren't you tired of spreading lies?
Don't you feel exhausted from telling lies?

I found you out for what you are
I discovered your true nature

Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Daryl Pryor, Krishan Pujara, Nathan Pryor, Nicholas Brooks, Shaun Flanagan

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