In the late 1970s, Skyy signed to Salsoul Records. After several albums that saw moderate success in the R&B market, the group crossed over to the mainstream in a big way with the release of the Skyy Line album in late 1981. Featured on this album was the single "Call Me," which gave the group their first (and only, to date) top 40 hit on the pop charts, peaking at #26 in 1982. It also became the first of several #1 R&B hits for Skyy. Meanwhile, the group continued to record for the Salsoul label up through the release of their 1984 Inner City album (Salsoul would fold in 1985), scoring several additional hits on the R&B chart during that time.
In the mid-1980s, the group signed with Capitol Records and released their next album, From the Left Side in 1986. Apart from the top ten R&B single, "Givin' It (to You)," the album saw limited success, and the group left Capitol soon thereafter.
Things were looking rather bleak for the band by the late 1980s. However, after signing to Atlantic Records, Skyy launched a major comeback in 1989 with the release of their extremely successful Start of a Romance album. This release spun off two consecutive #1 R&B singles, with both the title track ("Start of a Romance") and the Quiet Storm classic, "Real Love" claiming the top spot. "Real Love" also became the group's second and final crossover pop hit peaking at #47 on the Top 50 Billboard charts in early 1990. The first single released from the album, "Love All the Way" had also cracked the R&B top 50. Unfortunately, by the release of the Nearer to You album in 1992, the hits had again dried up, and the band has not released a new studio album since then.
High
Skyy Lyrics
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High, high, high
High, high, high
High, high, high
You are my music, my every song
Your melody, how it turns me on
And every time I think of you
I just wanna thank you, wanna let you know
I'm hooked on your love and I can't let go
Play on sweet and low, play on
Uh huh, uh huh
Music's making me high, high, high
Keep on taking me high, high, high
Music's making me high, high, high
Keep on taking me high, high
Well, you're everything a girl could ever need
Uh huh
Thank you, baby
I'm so happy, so glad that you came into my life
Oooh, I'm so satisfied
Now every song I sing, I sing to you
Every night, every day
Play on sweet and low, play on
Uh huh, uh huh
Music's making me high, high, high
Keep on taking me high, high, high
Music's making me high, (Oh, sweet music, sweet music.) high, high
(Don't you know what I'm talking about?)
(I'm hooked on your music.)
High
High, high (oh, higher)
Keep on taking me high, high (Play on sweet and low, play on)
I'm hooked
Play, play (play on)
Skyy's song High is an upbeat and catchy disco song that is all about how the feeling of being in love is like being on a high. The repetitive use of the word "high" in the chorus is used to emphasize the feeling of euphoria that music can bring to the listener. The lyrics describe the singer's dependence on their lover's music, how it's "making me high" and "taking me high". Interestingly, the use of "sweet and low" as an instruction to the lover's music represents how the music can both lift the listener up and bring them back down gently.
The singer also expresses their gratitude towards their lover, who is everything they need, making them happy and satisfied. They sing every song to their lover and music has become the symbol of their appreciation towards their significant other.
Overall, Skyy's song "High" is a celebration of the emotional high that comes from being in love and the power of music to enhance that feeling. The use of repetitive lyrics and upbeat disco rhythms make it a perfect dance floor favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
High, high, high
Repetition of the word high, indicating the euphoric feeling inspired by music
You are my music, my every song
Addressing the lover as the inspiration of their music, with every song being an ode to them
Your melody, how it turns me on
Expressing how the music composed by the lover arouses the artist's emotions
And every time I think of you
The way the reverie of the lover induces musical creativity
I hear a symphony
Imaginary symphony audible in the mind's ears when thinking of them
I just wanna thank you, wanna let you know
Gratitude for the lover's contribution to the artist's music career
I'm hooked on your love and I can't let go
The way the lover's love is addictive and irresistible
Music's making me high, high, high
Music evoking a sense of euphoria and elation
Keep on taking me high, high, high
Desire for the music to keep inspiring such emotions
Well, you're everything a girl could ever need
Appreciation of the lover's existence as being purposeful and fulfilling
I'm so happy, so glad that you came into my life
Contentment from the presence of the lover
Now every song I sing, I sing to you
Professing the songs being the ultimate declaration of love for the lover
Play on sweet and low, play on
Encouragement for the music to continue being played
I'm hooked
Admitting to the addiction to the lover and their effects on the artist's creative process
Play, play
Enthusiasm and motivation for the music to keep inspiring them and the audience
Writer(s): Muller Randolph
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@1wharfboy
1980 was a wonderful year.
@btinsley1
Kiddies, I was 19 when the dj dropped the needle on this. In my early clubbing days, beginning in 1982, this was the get-em-on-the-floor jam. Clubs were VERY different back then. picture it: The ladies...slim, voluptuous lil' things, beautifully attired soft jewel-toned satin dresses, heels and flowing long or curled short (real) hair...don't get mad ladies....like i said, it was different back then. The guys, navy blue blazer with brass buttons, white open collared shirt, single small gold-link chain, italian low-pro kicks, close-cut waves, a spray of cologne in the air and walk through it. Clubs were dim yet opulent with brass, glass, candle-lit tables, low keyed voices with occasional bursts of jovial laughter, everyone finger-snapping in syncopation with the beat, soft-sumptuous sofas lined up with tables, upholstered chairs and hot ice vapors creating the ultra dance club experience. I went to them all, dressed to the nines and always got a dance. not bragging, but i had the groove and ladies knew when you got swag - just like today. ok grasshoppers, off with you and remember, less is always more. I'm now 62 and trying to watch my stories. Don't smoke that stankin' ish in my caddy. I'll know. Gone now.
Uncle Tinsley
@amistad1960
Skyy was underrated ..... They beats got the party rocking
@ivanking569
They really are underrated. But, unfortunately, they came around in the late 70's and 80's when there were so many great bands and groups. They definitely held their own.
@robertallen8442
Like right now!!
@sharynannfrancis5035
They are one of the best bands...but they were competing with Chic and Imagination and Kool and the Gang etc...there was s lot out there. Love them ❤️🙏
@eliperry6168
I commented on this but it went to the song Call Me, I wish that you would, let's do a come back, I will gladly join up with you, if you would have me to do just that my favorite band from OG, 175 BABIES ON YOUR MUSIC , L M A O, JUST KIDDING, KEEP ON TAKING ME HIGH FAMILY AND FRIENDS, MUCH LOVE YA ROCK 🎸 !!!!
@eliperry6168
Way too far from being understudy for any group, Set the Bar for all , and add you are saying, for whatever reason, seemingly never got the desired nor #THEIR PROPS in some places #MYFAV
@djgenius407
After all these years......still so smooth and funky at the same time!!
@LuciusBaston
This was the JAM! It was the first song I've knew from them. It was one the bangers on our playlist when we DJ'd in Queens, NY at parties, park jams and block parties. Still fiyah!