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.
Indian Summer
Highasakite Lyrics
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Along the highway like a bumblebee
Over the sandbox, into the woods
I wear my feathers, i am robin hood
I will run like an indian tomorrow
Into the ocean and to the shore
I will run like an indian tomorrow
Im a wild willow, willow for a while
These lyrics from Highasakite's song, Indian Summer, depict an individual who is free-spirited and carefree, with a strong sense of adventure that drives them to explore nature and go wherever their heart desires. The first two lines suggest that this person is willing to go to great lengths to discover and experience new things, even if it means going over rooftops or down highways like a buzzy bumblebee. The use of the word 'Indian' in the title and the recurring line near the end, "I will run like an Indian tomorrow," may imply that this person identifies with Native American culture, or perhaps that they see themselves as embodying the same values of strength, resilience, and freedom.
The lyrics go on to describe the individual's adventures as they ride horses through wild places, feeling like a scarecrow or a thief, yet still taking pride in their unique identity as a "robin hood" dressed in feathers. This person is connected to the natural world and is unafraid to explore it, even if it means feeling like an outsider sometimes. The final line, "I'm a wild willow, willow for a while," expresses a sense of fleetingness or impermanence, as if the person knows that their carefree lifestyle cannot last forever, and they must enjoy it while they can.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the rooftops, into the sea
I am leaving my current situation and heading towards the unknown
Along the highway like a bumblebee
I am moving quickly and with purpose
Over the sandbox, into the woods
I am exploring new and unknown places
I wear my feathers, i am robin hood
I am confident in who I am and what I stand for
I will run like an indian tomorrow
I am ready to embrace my freedom and sovereignty in a way that honors my ancestors
Into the ocean and to the shore
I am moving towards a natural environment, perhaps seeking solace or a sense of belonging
I'm riding horses where the wild things grow
I am embracing my wild and untamed side
I am a scare Crow, i am a thief
I am not bound by traditional rules and expectations
I wear my feathers, i am robin hood
I am standing up for what I believe in, despite opposition
I will run like an indian tomorrow
I am eager to embrace my heritage and stand strong in my identity
I'm a wild willow, willow for a while
I am adaptable and fluid, willing to change and grow as needed
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SimpleInsouciance
Where is the music video..?
Fernanda Salazar Astete
i was thinking the same, i remember an official video