The sophomore album Intersections followed after another two long years of touring, marking a refocus of Into It. Over It.'s sound from pop punk-oriented songs to a more instrumentally broad, indie-centric approach. With a new live lineup to match the sonic shift, Into It. Over It. went out on the road again and appeared not only on long headlining tours, but also large festivals such as Lollapalooza and Riot Fest. Between the never-ending string of full band and solo shows that Evan is perpetually caught on, work on the third Into It. Over It. album has begun with a January 2015 writing session, entailing Evan and Into It. Over It.'s current drummer Josh Sparks being holled up in a cabin for thirty days. Since the fifth grade, Evan spent many years writing, recording and touring in bands. His first band was The Progress, formed with his grade school friends. Evan was a bass player in many of his early bands as a result of losing a coin toss with the other members of The Progress to decide who would play guitar in the band. Prior to the initiation of Into It. Over It., Evan was also in Damiera, Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, Labour, Map the Growth,, The Funeral Bird, Hiroshima Mon'Amour, Sleeper Agents, The French Connection, Emergency and Forgive Her Choke Her. More recently, Evan has spent his time off from Into It. Over It. in Stay Ahead of the Weather with the other members of Into It. Over It.'s first touring lineup, Pet Symmetry with members of Dowsing, and Their / They're / There with Matthew Frank of Loose Lips Sink Ships and Mike Kinsella of Owen.
High & Mighty
Into It. Over It. Lyrics
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The lyrics of "High & Mighty" by Into It. Over It. tell the story of a person who has messed up and is now facing the consequences of their actions. The opening line "Breaker! Breaker! You're breaking up!" gives an impression of a radio communication that is breaking up. It is used as a metaphor for the communication breakdown between the two parties. The singer is trying to make amends for the mistakes that they have made, but they are being judged harshly by the other person. The mistake was taking someone else for granted and not realizing how much they mean to them.
The lyrics "When the cocaine runs out and all your "friends" hit the skids, we won't be hanging out on the outside looking in" suggest that the person has a substance abuse problem and is trying to justify their own reckless behavior. There is an undertone of disgust towards the person, who is presenting as arrogant and has a bad attitude towards life. Although the singer tries to see things from their perspective, it seems like there is no redemption for the person who has caused the pain. The song ends with "High and mighty (and out of luck)" which is a final judgment of their arrogant behavior catching up with them.
Overall, "High & Mighty" is a powerful song that deals with complex issues of forgiveness, redemption, and substance abuse. It is a reflection of the realities of life and how even the best of intentions can lead to pain and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Breaker! Breaker! You're breaking up!
The communication between us is weak and ineffective.
The mistakes I've made are right in front of a face I mistook for your brothers.
I have made errors that are apparent, and I thought the person I was talking to was related to you.
This wasn't my finest hour to have lied, but try and see it from my side.
I'm not proud of lying, but please understand my perspective.
You're taking lines and cues like you're the scum of the Earth.
You're behaving like a worthless person who copies others.
No future, bad posture and arrogant for what it's worth.
You do not have any prospects, sit poorly, and exhibit an excessive amount of pride.
Breaker! Breaker! You're breaking down.
You're deteriorating.
Breaker! Brake lights on; Breaking down.
You're facing failure, and things are getting worse.
Getting choked out two-feet from the ground, you're making good impressions.
Your favorable impressions are being hindered despite being so close to the ground.
No future. Just an imposter -- A product of self worth.
You are not going anywhere, and you pretend to be someone you're not due to your inflated self-esteem.
When the cocaine runs out and all your 'friends' hit the skids, we won't be hanging out on the outside looking in.
If you continue down this path of drug use, and your so-called friends abandon you, we won't be there to watch it happen.
We want you to know if you plan to put your future up your nose than we've got better things to do than be friends with you -- Than talk to you -- Better things to do than stick up for you.
If you prioritize drugs over your future, we have no interest in being your friend or supporting you in any way.
It's bigger than you. It's more important than me, but it's a problem I never want to get a chance to see.
The issue at hand is more significant than either of us, and I hope it won't get worse.
Breaker! Breaker! You're breaking up! High and mighty (and out of luck).
We are losing contact with you, and your arrogance has led to your downfall.
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.