The High Road
LIVING ROOM - Broken Bells Lyrics
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She's bound to run amok
Invested enough in it anyhow
To each his own
The Garden's sorting out
She curls her lips on the bow
I don't know if I'm dead or not
To anyone
Come on and get the minimum
Before you open up your eyes
This army has so many heads
To analyze
Come on and get your overdose
Collect it at the borderline
And they want to get up in your head
'Cause they know and so do I
The high road is hard to find
A detour to your new life
Tell all of your friends goodbye
The dawn to end all nights
That's all we hoped it was
A break from the warfare in your house
To each his own
A soldier is bailing out
He curled his lips on the barrel
And I don't know if the dead can talk
To anyone
Come on and get the minimum
Before you open up your eyes
This army has so many hands
Are you one of us?
Come on and get your overdose
Collect it at the borderline
And they want to get up in your head
'Cause they know and so do I
The high road is hard to find
A detour to your new life
Tell all of your friends goodbye
It's too late to change your mind
You let loss be your guide
It's too late to change your mind
You let loss be your guide
It's too late to change your mind (it's too late to change your mind)
You let loss be your guide
It's too late to change your mind (it's too late to change your mind)
You let loss be your guide
The High Road by Broken Bells is a song with deeply profound lyrics that seem to address themes of war, addiction, and personal struggles. The first verse of the song says that they are waiting for something, but they will be waiting all night. While they wait, the girl they are waiting for is running amok, indicating that she is out of control. Despite this, they have invested enough time in this situation to let each person handle it their own way. In the garden, she curls her lips on the bow indicating she is angry or frustrated. The singer is unsure if they are alive or dead, which could suggest that they are struggling to find their place or purpose.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to get the minimum, implying that they are settling for less than they deserve. The army represents the pressure of society and the need to conform to social norms, but there are so many different perspectives to consider. The overdose refers to addiction, while the borderline represents the edge of sanity. The army wants to get in your head, which suggests that they want to control your thoughts and actions. The high road is hard to find, and it is a detour to your new life, but you must say goodbye to your past and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
We're bound to wait all night
We have no other option but to wait throughout the night.
She's bound to run amok
She is likely to lose control and behave recklessly.
Invested enough in it anyhow
Regardless of the outcome, we have put in enough effort into it.
To each his own
Everyone has their own preferences and opinions.
The Garden's sorting out
The situation is resolving itself.
She curls her lips on the bow
She is smiling mockingly.
I don't know if I'm dead or not
I am unsure if I am alive or not.
To anyone
No one seems to be paying attention or cares.
Come on and get the minimum
Just meet the basic requirements and take what you can get.
Before you open up your eyes
Before you become fully aware of the situation.
This army has so many heads
There are many different interests at play.
To analyze
Being scrutinized and examined.
Come on and get your overdose
Take more than what is needed or safe.
Collect it at the borderline
Acquire it at the edge of the danger zone.
And they want to get up in your head
They want to control your thoughts and actions.
'Cause they know and so do I
Both they and I are fully aware.
The high road is hard to find
It is difficult to do the right thing and make good choices.
A detour to your new life
A different path towards a better future.
Tell all of your friends goodbye
Leave your old life and the people in it behind.
The dawn to end all nights
The beginning of a new and better era.
That's all we hoped it was
Our only wish was for it to be true.
A break from the warfare in your house
A pause from the conflicts and struggles within your home or personal life.
A soldier is bailing out
Someone is giving up or surrendering.
He curled his lips on the barrel
He smirked while holding a weapon.
And I don't know if the dead can talk
It is unknown if those who are deceased can communicate.
It's too late to change your mind
There is no way to turn back or make a different choice.
You let loss be your guide
You allowed failure and defeat to dictate your actions and decisions.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian Joseph Burton, James Russell Mercer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gonzo69batz
+Fuschiababe We're bound to wait all night
She's bound to run amok
Invested enough in it anyhow,
To each his own...
The Garden needs sorting out
She curls her lips on the bow
And I don't know if I'm dead or not
To anyone...
Come on and get the minimum
Before you open up your eyes,
This army has so many heads
To analyze...
Come on and get your overdose
Collect it at the borderline
And they want to get up in your head...
[Chorus:]
Cause they know and so do I
The high road is hard to find
A detour to your new life
Tell all of your friends goodbye
The dawn to end all nights
That's all we hoped it was
A break form the warfare in your house
To each his own...
A soldier is bailing out
He curled his lips on the barrel
And I don't know if the dead can talk
To anyone...
Come on and get the minimum
Before you open up your eyes
This army has so many hands
Are you one of us?
Come on and get your overdose
Collect it at the borderline
And they want to get up in your head
[Chorus:]
Cause they know and so do I
The high road is hard to find
A detour to your new life
Tell all of your friends goodbye
It's too late to change your mind
You let loss be your guide...
It's too late to change your mind
You let loss be your guide...
It's too late to change your mind
You let loss be your guide...
It's too late to change your mind
You let loss be your guide...
@joshpalmertree2256
I jammed this when it came out. Nonstop. I forgot about it My son and his mother were killed in a car accident. I was driving to Arkansas where my son caught his last fish of his 4 year life. This song came on and it made sense to me. Miss you Christian and Jen
@seikousanneh6673
im sorry for your loss it also reminds me of what and who I've lost
@LuisEduardoMonteiro8
Meus sentimentos, parceiro 🇧🇷❤️ juro que não entendo essas coisas da vida que acontece. Você não merecia isso. Um dia você os encontrará novamente 🙏🏼
@naysebtc
❤️👊
@strangewayfaringstranger
Damn, that's hard. I'm sorry.
@Pickmans_Model
Such a great tune never gets old… my deepest condolences…❤
@urbanasupernova562
I honestly cannot believe how good this song is.
@mikev8797
UrbanaSupernovA needs work
@ohraider
Your profile pic reminds me of the Canada Goose logo
@dunzodonalds
@@mikev8797 i'm on the floor