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.
Since Last Wednesday
Highasakite Lyrics
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And he would never be caught spray painting on those peoples walls
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
Oh oh oh oh
And he would never buy a weapon and bring it to our home
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
Hold me forward is one option but not the only one
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
Call me forward is one option but not the only one
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Highasakite's song Since Last Wednesday refer to a mysterious disappearance of someone who is known for being responsible and who would never do anything illegal or harmful. The first verse talks about how this person would never do graffiti or vandalize someone's house, but despite that, no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday. The second verse talks about how he would never buy a weapon or make a foolish lie, but again, there is no trace of him since last Wednesday. The chorus repeats that no one has seen or heard from him, and the options of moving forward by either holding or calling are mentioned, but are not the only ones.
Line by Line Meaning
He would never do grafitti or vandalize that house
He is not the type of person who would engage in acts of vandalism, like spray painting graffiti on someone else's property.
And he would never be caught spray painting on those peoples walls
He would never be caught in the act of spray painting on the walls of those people's property.
But no one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday
Since last Wednesday, there has been no sight nor sound of this person.
Oh oh oh oh
This line serves as a vocalization and adds emphasis to the previous line.
And he would never buy a weapon and bring it to our home
He is not the type of person who would purchase a weapon and bring it into their home.
And he would never be foolish and lie about that now
He would not be foolish enough to lie about bringing a weapon into the house, if he had done so.
Hold me forward is one option but not the only one
Moving forward with caution is an option, but there are also other courses of action to consider.
Call me forward is one option but not the only one
Reaching out to this person is one option, but there are other actions that can be taken to locate them.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh
This line is a repetition of the previous vocalization, adding further emphasis to the urgency of the situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Trond Bersu, Ingrid Helene Haavik, Oeystein Skar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adeoyefamodun9543
My thoughts on meaning...The progression of the lyrics seems to point to trust, skepticism and curiosity.
1) He would NEVER do graffiti...(Trust)
2) But then again "He would NEVER be caught vandalizing" (Skepticism)
3) Hmmm..."No one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday" (Curiosity)
Personal example
1) "He would NEVER bring a gun to our home..."
2) But if he did "He wouldn't be so foolish to lie about it now" (personal validation)
3) Hmmm..."No one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday" (Curiosity
The gun seems to have been a point of contention in their relationship. His lack foolishness is not credit to his own character but in her anger attributing a character she hopes he has(he better not!)
"Hold me forward...call me forward"...her trust dwindles. You can do things your way, but it's not the only way.
There seems to be an air of mystery surrounding this man but the story teller seems to be the one confused about his motives. Feels she can trust/knows him and what he would or wouldn't do. Is he good or up to no good? Is this the man I know?...the only confirmation to her suspicions is...
"No one has seen or heard from him since last Wednesday"
He seems to have been dealing with an inner turmoil that he's yet to express to her. At the end of the video we see that he goes back to her in plain view of what/who he is after what seems to be deliberate contemplation...she accepts him for who she now sees he is. But all may not be behind him as the story continues with the other masked men coming up the elevator...exposing the depth of his escapades since last Wednesday
@TheSingingPug
Norway honestly has some of the most underrated music ever!
@HalleHamar
On behalf of 50% of the population in Hamar, I thank you for these kind words. But for us norwegians this song is not intended for amusing entertainment - we are actually looking for this dude that disappeared last wednesday!
In USA they use milk cartoons to search for lost ones, but in Norway we write songs and broadcast them on the radio to spread the message. I must admit we're losing hope in finding him, since the songwriter actually forgot to describe his appearance and only focused on how harmless and kind he is/was. That description fits most norwegian men, so it's like looking for a needle in a pincushion.
The songwriter also forgot to mention the date he disappeared, so all we know is that it happened on a wednesday few weeks ago. We don't even know which city, but I keep my eyes open every day while taking a walk with my shadow and imaginary dog.
@TheSingingPug
Halle Hamar Jeg er faktisk norsk jeg og... kan ikke akkurat kjenne meg igjen i det xD
@HalleHamar
He-he-he, var i munter tøysemodus den dagen :)
@gunnargunnarsson2695
Er såå mye god Norsk musik som er bra , kan nevne mange , men lista er for stoor :) <3 Er Islending (gammal norsk) sjøl , men er så imponert over Norge og ka dei har fått til !! Norge er UNDERVURDERT bland verden , skal vise så mange Islendinger så eg klara av Norsk musikk fremover at dei klara ik anna en og smitte på Amerikanere og de andre besøkende
@TheSingingPug
Halle Hamar hahaha xD
@karenwonderswhy
These ladies/guys just opened up for Of Monsters and Men in Toronto at Massey Hall and they just blew me away! They are so much better live but because I can't listen to them live every day recording's will have to do. If you get a chance to see these guys live, please do! Her voice is unbelievable! So much control.
@bunkkasponge
my god! never knew i would stumble on this gem of a musical masterpiece AGAIN! <3 Thank you Highasakite!
@anaponce9006
The first time I saw Highasakite perform was when they opened for OMAM back in March in NYC, I was completely mesmerized from the beginning. Ingrid's voice is captivating. Had to see them again in June. If you ever have a chance to see them live, do it! And of course, OMAM were just as incredible.
@chloehonor188
I remember downloading this as iTunes free song of the week. Love it.