Over the past 2 years Myles has created a following of music lovers thirsty for the originality, quality and energy of artists such as Otis Redding, James Brown and many other soul greats at a time when pop music dominates the mainstream.
He now embarks on his first ever solo project and describes the sound as a mixture of soul with rock chord progressions, played by jazz musicians. His intention is to produce music with a feel good vibe and lyrical content that makes people think.
Myles begun uploading live acoustic performance videos on his YouTube channel in 2011, asking his fans to help him choose which songs he would then record in the studio. This very direct and honest approach showcased his authenticity as a real musician and saw him grow popular with fans. It also presented opportunities for him to perform at the prestigious Festival de Giverny in France and various other performances across Europe.
Hoping to pick up where his musical influences have left off, Myles has now released his debut solo album titled 'Born In Black & White'. The album is a very raw and achingly beautiful preview of what to expect from this exceptional artist. When describing his sound, Myles explains, “I want my music to be a real place to feel alive. True motivation is the reaction I get from my audience when I sing and I intend on making music that I love listening to. It’s the only way to stay authentic and not lose yourself in all the other musical influences out there”.
The album has caught the attention of a growing clutch of producers, DJs, bloggers etc, and has enjoyed some airtime on BBC Radio. He will also be releasing the first single from the album titled 'So Hard To Stop' at the end of October accompanied by an edgy and intriguing self-directed music video shot in down town Paris.
Myles plans to return to the studio at the end of the year to record the second album with plans to tour in 2013 to share his music with existing and new fans all around the world.
High on You
Myles Sanko Lyrics
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Now we've come this far
I know where my joy is at
Ain't no turning back
Now we've come this far
I know where my joy is at
Exactly where you are
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
Listen now hey
I can see that you love it to
You can't stop from wanting
For me to wanna be with you
And keep you up and smiling oh
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
The feeling is so high, high, high
I don't want to come down, down, down
The feeling is so high, high, high
Every time that you around
I wanna be by your side
You make my being come alive
Let's do it naturally
What comes down to you and me
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
The feeling is so high, high, high
I don't want to come down, down, down
The feeling is so high, high, high
I don't want to come down, down yeah
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
I wanna stay high on you
I need to stay high, high on you
I wanna stay so high
I need to stay so high
I wanna stay yeah
I got to stay yeah
The song "High on You" by Myles Sanko is about the addictive and blissful feeling of being in love, which has become a constant source of joy that the singer cannot turn away from. The repeated line "Ain't no turning back, now we've come this far, I know where my joy is at, exactly where you are" emphasizes the irreversible nature of his feelings and his certainty that his happiness lies with his beloved. The chorus describes the high that the singer gets from being around the person he loves, and how he never wants to come down from that feeling.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the reciprocity of the feelings. The singer can see that his love interest is also enjoying their time together, and wants to keep them happy and smiling. The song ends with the singer declaring that he wants to "stay high" on his lover, emphasizing his continued desire to feel the euphoria of being in love.
Overall, "High on You" is a celebration of the power of love to bring joy and constant happiness into one's life, and the lyricist here beautifully describes the feelings of love, addiction, and the overwhelming desire to be with the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no turning back
We've come too far to go back now.
Now we've come this far
We've made progress and can't turn back now.
I know where my joy is at
I am aware of what makes me happy.
Exactly where you are
My happiness is with you.
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
I am aware that you make me feel good, and I wonder what magic you have to achieve it.
Listen now hey
Listen, I need to let you know something important.
I can see that you love it to
I can tell that you're enjoying yourself.
You can't stop from wanting
You want me to be with you always.
For me to wanna be with you
In order for me to want to be with you always.
And keep you up and smiling oh
I want to ensure that you're always happy.
The feeling is so high, high, high
The feeling is euphoric and immense.
I don't want to come down, down, down
I don't want to lose this feeling.
Every time that you around
Whenever you're close to me.
I wanna be by your side
I want to be close to you always.
You make my being come alive
You ignite my soul and make me feel alive.
Let's do it naturally
Let's be authentic and true to ourselves.
What comes down to you and me
What really matters is the connection between you and me.
This is what you doing, what you doing to me
I can't help but wonder what it is you're doing to me to make me feel like this.
I wanna stay high on you
I want this feeling to last forever.
I need to stay high, high on you
It's important that I don't lose this intense feeling.
I wanna stay so high
I want to keep feeling this way.
I need to stay so high
It's crucial that I don't lose this feeling.
I wanna stay yeah
I want to stay in this moment of euphoria.
I got to stay yeah
It's essential for me to stay in this state of immense joy.
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ephphatha Salama
Can’t stop listening to your songs all the way from Senegal. Positive Energy, high spirit, pure soul, spreading love in all corners, natural, elegance all in motion in one beautiful human being.
Myles Sanko
Thanks for listening
JT
All that anticipation built up waiting for the studio sessions, not only for this song, but all of your work since last summer... definitely worth it. The pocket drummer, blending horns, even hints of percussion and of course the keys and guitarists. Excellent sound backing the vox
Lowell Carroll
Great song! Amazing soul
Myles Sanko
Thank you for the love Lowell! Mx
Margitta Paunov
Better late than never discovered!😉
Marvelous sound. I love your groove and your jazzy soul. Thanks❣️
Myles Sanko
Thank you for the love and I look forward to sharing more music with you. Mx
J N
I liked this video a long time ago but the more I see it and the more I like this sound. Good energy, good vibes, good musicians, good singer, a great band !
J N
Glad to see you on February 3rd !
Valerio Pritelli
This sound is really magic. I wish you success!