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.
Samurai Swords
Highasakite Lyrics
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I′m a lesion
I unravel to the leeches
I'm unpleasant
I′m not loving, I'm not loving, I'm not loving
I′m not listening
I′m not talking
I'm obnoxious
I′m not loving, I'm not loving, I′m not loving
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Someone else will love you like a rainstorm
Someone else will drown in your long strong arms
I'm not present at all
I don′t know how that feels
I'm not flawless, I'm not cautious
I am blazing out the houses
I am poison
I′m not loving, I′m not loving, I'm not loving
I′m not focused
I'm not stable
There′s no patience, no salvation
There's no heartache
I′m not loving, I'm not loving, I'm not loving
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Someone else will love you like a rainstorm
Someone else will drown in your long, strong arms
I′m not present at all
I don′t know how that feels
I don't know how that feels
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Someone else will love you like a rainstorm
Someone else will drown in your long, strong arms
I′m not present at all
I don't know how that feels
The lyrics to Highasakite's song "Samurai Swords" convey a sense of detachment and emotional distance. The singer seems to be aware of their flaws and shortcomings and how they prevent them from being fully present and engaged in their relationships. They describe themselves as a "lesion" and "unpleasant," showing a lack of self-esteem and self-worth. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not loving" reinforces this feeling of inadequacy and incapacity to love fully.
The singer also emphasizes their inability to communicate effectively, describing themselves as "tango to the speechless" and "not talking." They acknowledge their recklessness and destructive tendencies, describing themselves as "blazing out the houses" and "poison." The chorus, with its repeated line about calling up the guys with the samurai swords, suggests a desire for someone else to come in and take control, to fix things that the singer sees as beyond their capability.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and sadness, as the singer recognizes their own shortcomings but feels powerless to address them on their own. They seem resigned to the fact that someone else will come along who can love and be present in a way that they cannot, echoing the theme of emotional distance and detachment that runs throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I am leaving
I am departing from the situation or relationship
I'm a lesion
I am a wound or injury, causing pain and distress
I unravel to the leeches
I am exposed and vulnerable to those who drain my energy and resources
I'm unpleasant
I am disagreeable to be around, causing discomfort or irritation
I′m not loving, I'm not loving, I'm not loving
I am not capable of giving or receiving love, either emotionally or physically
I′m not listening
I am ignoring or disregarding what is being said or communicated to me
I′m not talking
I am silent or uncommunicative, refusing to share my thoughts or feelings
I am tango to the speechless
I am engaging in a dance with those who cannot speak or express themselves
I'm obnoxious
I am intentionally unpleasant or offensive to others, causing annoyance or anger
Just call up the guys with the samurai swords
Seek help from those who are strong and capable of defending against danger or threats
Someone else will love you like a rainstorm
Others may offer intense and passionate love to you that is overwhelming and uncontrollable, like a storm
Someone else will drown in your long strong arms
Others may become lost or overwhelmed in your embrace, feeling trapped or suffocated by your love
I'm not present at all
I am emotionally or mentally absent from the situation or relationship
I don't know how that feels
I am unable to understand or relate to the emotions or experiences of others
I don't know how that feels
I am unable to understand or relate to the emotions or experiences of others
I don't know how that feels
I am unable to understand or relate to the emotions or experiences of others
I′m not flawless, I'm not cautious
I am not perfect or error-free, and I do not exercise care or restraint in my actions
I am blazing out the houses
I am destroying or causing chaos and destruction in my surroundings
I am poison
I am toxic or harmful, causing harm to myself or others
I′m not focused
I am unfocused or easily distracted, lacking the ability to concentrate or direct my attention
I'm not stable
I am not emotionally or mentally stable, experiencing frequent mood swings or instability
There′s no patience, no salvation
There is no ability or willingness to tolerate or endure difficulties or challenges, and there is no hope for redemption or salvation
There's no heartache
There is no emotional pain or suffering, as I am emotionally detached or incapable of feeling deeply
Writer(s): Kare Chr Vestrheim, Kristoffer Lo, Marte Eberson, Oystein Skar, Ingrid Helene Havik, Trond Bersu
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eva Llorens
I am leaving
I'm unleashing
I unravel
To the leeches
I'm unpleasant
I'm not loving
I'm not listening
I'm not talking
I untangle
To the speechless
I'm obnoxious
I'm not loving
Just call out the guys
With the samurai swords
Someone else
Will love like a rainstorm
Someone else
Will drown in your long strong arms
I'm not present at all
I don't know how that feels
I'm not flawless
I'm not cautious
I am blazing
Out the houses
I am poison
I'm not loving
I'm not focused
I'm not stable
There's no patience
No salvation
There's no heartache
I'm not loving
Just call out the guys
With the samurai swords
Someone else
Will love like a rainstorm
Someone else
Will drown in your long strong arms
I'm not present at all
I don't know how that feels
Just call out the guys
With the samurai swords
Someone else
Will love like a rainstorm
Someone else
Will drown in your long strong arms
I'm not present at all
I don't know how that feels
Sasha Haub
Wille and Simon forever
Santiago
🥺💜
Daisy May
Agreed
Veronika Křivánková
Willmon forEVER! 🏳️🌈❤️👑
Marco Petrachi
❤️ yes Wille and S great
gabby
Yesss 🥺
I’m sad that we have to wait until July for Season 2
Bård Floten
I Think Young Royals will lead people here!!
Bård Floten
Ingrid, snart!!
Stannah
No from my sister. She’s obsessed with young royals
Hana Ratih
iya banget