While still unsigned the band recorded and released two EPs and one full-length album, selling over 100,000 digital singles independently before signing a major label record deal with Virgin Records in 2008.
In 2009, Virgin Records re-released the band’s record, "How To Call A Bluff", with the addition of two new songs, “Go” and Dreamer”. Their song, “Say So”, received moderate radio airplay throughout the U.S. during 2009.
They have toured with artists such as The Cab, The Summer Set, Hellogoodbye, Fun, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Rocket Summer, and Kelly Clarkson, among others.
My Favorite Highway disbanded in September of 2010.
What Are You Waiting For?
My Favorite Highway Lyrics
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So take it back, all the words you thought you said, but never had
You never had, to say a word, don't say a word
Just hold me close, hold me close and let me go
And then you'll know, you need to know exactly what you're letting go
You're letting go, so walk away and take it slow
Is there anyone out there who is listening to anything
Come on, come on
What are you waiting for?
Waiting for your life to end to begin again
No, you get back up and you try again
You never had, you never had a fighting chance, so watch your back
Somehow we always manage to remember that
Under attack, if you lose a friend, you pick up the slack
Whoever said that distance brings you closer, they must not have known
That when you're out of sight you're out of mind and all alone
And when you're on your own, you hate to think that you should've known
The lyrics of My Favorite Highway's song What Are You Waiting For? contain themes of regret, longing, and the need for action. The first verse suggests that words can be powerful, but sometimes we do not say the things we really mean. The refrain of "hold me close and let me go" may represent a desire to be comforted but also a fear of attachment. The second verse touches on the idea of perseverance and friendship, with the line "if you lose a friend, you pick up the slack." However, the final lines of the song suggest a sense of missed opportunities and the painful realization that we cannot always predict what will happen.
Line by Line Meaning
It's never that, it's never quite that innocent
Things are rarely completely innocent or pure.
So take it back, all the words you thought you said, but never had
Retract the words you thought of saying but never actually said.
You never had, to say a word, don't say a word
You didn't need to say anything, so don't speak.
Just hold me close, hold me close and let me go
Embrace me tightly and then let me move on.
And then you'll know, you need to know exactly what you're letting go
Once you let go, you'll understand exactly what you're losing.
You're letting go, so walk away and take it slow
Since you're releasing what you had, leave slowly and calmly.
Is there anyone out there who is listening to anything
Is there someone who is actually hearing what I'm saying?
Is there anyone out there who can take my hand, so
Is there someone who can support me?
Come on, come on
Let's go! Don't wait anymore.
What are you waiting for?
What's stopping you from acting?
Waiting for your life to end to begin again
Are you waiting for the end of your life before starting anew?
No, you get back up and you try again
No matter what, always get back up and attempt once more.
You never had, you never had a fighting chance, so watch your back
You were never really given a true opportunity, so be mindful of those around you.
Somehow we always manage to remember that
We tend to recall things, even if we don't want to.
Under attack, if you lose a friend, you pick up the slack
In times of hardship, if you lose help, you must take on more responsibility.
Whoever said that distance brings you closer, they must not have known
Those who say distance creates closer relationships are mistaken.
That when you're out of sight you're out of mind and all alone
If someone isn't present, they're forgotten and lonely.
And when you're on your own, you hate to think that you should've known
When you're by yourself, it's unpleasant to realize that you should have seen it coming.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KYLE COOK, BRANTLEY GILBERT
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