HighasaKite make songs unlike most things yet to come out of Norway. Pop music with a twist. Let's start in Brooklyn. Via Monrovia to Piraeus and Norwegian mountaintops on to Stockholm.
Irresistible soundscapes full of tasty hooks and mysterious stories, musicians from some of Norways best young bands and then some – Highasakite is undoubtably one of the most original and exciting indiebands you’ve come across in a while.
Keyboards, zither, pounding drums and the occasional noise guitar together with Ingrid Helene's distinctive voice makes a delicious blend of exciting indie pop inspired by artists such as Lykke Li and the movie Where The Wild Things Are.
Highasakite's debut album "All That Floats Will Rain" has received rave reviews throughout the Norwegian press, some even calling it album of the year (Dagbladet) and saying that "No song on this album is redundant, it's all brilliantly brought to life. This, ladies and gentlemen, is pop music!"
Highasakite is playing many of Norways biggest and most important festivals this summer, amonst them Øya and Hove, in support of their debut album 'All That Floats Will Rain', out February 3rd 2012, on Norwegian indie label Riot Factory.
Can I Be Forgiven
Highasakite Lyrics
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Who opens the door, who opens them all
And everywhere I turn I return
To the place where it hurts, to where it all begun
Can I be forgiven
For a lifetime of madness yet to come?
A lifetime of madness yet to come?
Every time I try to stand the heat
Like I could take on the world, I end up burning down
And everywhere I drive in my car
No matter how far, I end up where I start
Can I be forgiven
For a lifetime of madness yet to come?
A lifetime of madness yet to come?
Oh, a lifetime of madness yet to come
Oh, a lifetime of madness yet to come
No, I'm not being coy
I know what kind of man I have
I know what kind of man
I know what kind of man
No, I'm not being coy
I know what kind of man I have
I know what kind of man
I know what kind of man
No, I'm not digging gold
I'm not that kind of woman, man
I'm not that kind of woman
I'm not that kind of woman
No, I'm not digging gold
I'm not that kind of woman, man
I'm not that kind of woman
I'm not that kind of woman
And I know what kind of man I have
It's eating its way to the surface
It's the forgetting of you
That I loved you, I loved you, I loved you
I know what kind of man I have
It's eating its way to the service
It's the forgetting of you
That I loved you, I loved you, I loved you
I know what kind of man I am
No, I'm not being coy
I know what kind of man I have
I know what kind of man
I know what kind of man
No, I'm not being coy
I know what kind of man I have
I know what kind of man
I know what kind of man
The lyrics to Highasakite's song "Can I Be Forgiven" paint a picture of a person who is haunted by their past and constantly grappling with the question of whether they can be absolved of their mistakes. The first two lines suggest a sense of agency in the singer's life - wherever they go, they are the one who is in control, opening doors and making decisions. However, this sense of control is quickly undermined by the third line, which reveals that the singer is trapped in a cycle of pain, constantly returning to the place where they have been hurt in the past.
The chorus asks the question that is at the heart of the song: Can the singer be forgiven for the "lifetime of madness yet to come"? The use of the word "yet" suggests a sense of inevitability - as if the singer knows that they will continue to make mistakes in the future, no matter how hard they try to avoid them. The repetition of this line only serves to emphasize the weight of this question, as if the singer knows that they cannot move on from their past until they have some sort of answer.
The second verse continues the theme of failure and frustration, with the singer burning down everything they try to build. Even their attempts to distance themselves from their pain, like driving far away, only lead them back to where it all began. The repetition of the chorus serves to drive home the idea that this struggle is ongoing and all-consuming. The final lines, where the singer declares that they know what kind of person they are, suggest a sense of resignation - they may be haunted by their past, but they also accept their own shortcomings.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I go, it is I
Who opens the door, who opens them all
And everywhere I turn I return
To the place where it hurts, to where it all begun
I am constantly reminded of my past mistakes and traumas, unable to escape them no matter where I go.
Can I be forgiven
For a lifetime of madness yet to come?
A lifetime of madness yet to come?
I fear that my past mistakes will continue to haunt me and that I will never be able to escape my own madness.
Every time I try to stand the heat
Like I could take on the world, I end up burning down
And everywhere I drive in my car
No matter how far, I end up where I start
Even when I try to be strong and move forward, I always end up failing and going back to where I started.
No, I'm not being coy
I know what kind of man I have
I know what kind of man
I know what kind of man
I am not trying to hide anything or be deceptive, I am fully aware of my own flaws and shortcomings.
No, I'm not digging gold
I'm not that kind of woman, man
I'm not that kind of woman
I'm not that kind of woman
I am not looking for material gain or trying to take advantage of anyone, that is not the kind of person I am.
And I know what kind of man I have
It's eating its way to the surface
It's the forgetting of you
That I loved you, I loved you, I loved you
I am aware of my partner's flaws and how they are affecting our relationship, causing me to forget why I fell in love with them in the first place.
I know what kind of man I have
It's eating its way to the surface
It's the forgetting of you
That I loved you, I loved you, I loved you
I know what kind of man I am
I understand both my own flaws and those of my partner, and I am struggling to maintain a healthy relationship despite these challenges.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Ingrid Helene Havik, Kristoffer Bonsaksen, Oeystein Moen, Stephen Stills, Trond Bersu
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