Startisan formed … Read Full Bio ↴Startisan was previously known as Streamilne (NY).
Startisan formed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as a musical melting pot. Combining members from four of the most successful original bands in the state, they have become a fine-tuned Frankenstein of sonic ingenuity. Thoughtful, poetic lyrics are interwoven with sweeping guitar lines and aggressive percussion forming a compelling fusion of heart, soul and honesty (à la the singer/songwriter genre) with the force and power of a full-on rock band. The band’s immersive, infectious sound combined with an energetic and constantly evolving live performance makes Startisan a true marvel worthy of attention.
We have had the honor of sharing the stage with the following artists: Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Gavin DeGraw, Switchfoot, Better Than Ezra, One Republic, 12 Stones, Ryan Cabrera, Thriving Ivory, Lit, Eve 6, Reel Big Fish, Teddy Geiger, Josh Kelley, Good Charlotte, Metro Station, David Cook, Colbie Caillat, Puddle Of Mudd.
Decode Array Vol. 1 was released on April 15, 2011.
Startisan is:
Mike Hogan: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
Derek DeBlieux: guitar, vocals
Jon Scholl: keyboards
Chris Jones: bass
Buck Langston: drums, percussion, vocals
Higher
Startisan Lyrics
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it's a blue-streak, life
but live as if you'll never die"
And whether wrong or right
It's an axiom I can't deny
And I'm beginning to like
The thrill and perils of learning to fly
Some moments are over way too fast,
and I get swept away with them every time
I close my eyes and I get,
Higher and higher
to the borders of Elysium
Higher and higher
Higher and higher
to the borders of Elysium
Higher and higher
Morning light
Hits like a dagger in a waking eye
But at least I'm alive,
With her asleep at my side
Then she smiles and sighs,
And I'm swimming in her opening eyes,
It's a rising tide that I'm content to drown in
To drown inside
These moments are over way too fast,
and I get swept away with them every time,
I close my eyes and I get
Higher and higher to the borders of Elysium
Higher and higher
Higher and higher to the borders of Elysium
Higher and higher
I wanna be far away and long beyond the apogee
I wanna feel air without the hindrance of gravity
I want me to stall, and be out of control
I'm fearless to fall, cause I know it won't be long
before I'm thrown
Higher and higher
And love, love is a catapult
Your love, your love is a catapult
Your love, your love is
Higher and higher
Till I fade away
The lyrics of Startisan's "Higher" are a contemplation of life lived to the fullest, seeking the freedom to soar and to love without holding back. The song's opening lines, "Open wide, and stay open wide; it's a blue-streak life, but live as if you'll never die" speak to the idea of embracing every moment and opportunity with passion and commitment. The singer acknowledges that mistakes and challenges will come but frames them as thrilling and necessary parts of learning and growth - "And whether wrong or right, it's an axiom I can't deny, And I'm beginning to like, the thrill and perils of learning to fly."
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the power of love to lift and propel us toward our highest potential. The singer describes moments of connection and intimacy with a partner as a transcendent experience that fuels his willingness to take risks and push past limitations. In the chorus, he sings of being carried "higher and higher to the borders of Elysium", a reference to Greek mythology's "Isle of the Blessed" where heroes and virtuous souls went after death.
The final verse of the song uses the metaphor of flight to describe the feeling of being swept away by a powerful love. The singer expresses a desire to be completely unshackled by fear and to embrace the ride without restraint - "I want me to stall, and be out of control, I'm fearless to fall, cause I know it won't be long before I'm thrown." Ultimately, the song suggests that embracing life fully and allowing ourselves to be propelled by love can lead us to experiences and heights we never imagined.
Line by Line Meaning
Open wide, and stay open wide it's a blue-streak, life but live as if you'll never die
Be open to life and its challenges because it moves quickly. Embrace every moment as if it's your last
And whether wrong or right It's an axiom I can't deny And I'm beginning to like The thrill and perils of learning to fly
I can't deny whether I'm right or wrong but I'm embracing the thrills and perils of learning
Some moments are over way too fast, and I get swept away with them every time I close my eyes and I get, Higher and higher to the borders of Elysium
Life moves so quickly, and such fleeting moments tend to fill me with joy and passion until I'm left feeling inspired and uplifted
Morning light Hits like a dagger in a waking eye But at least I'm alive, With her asleep at my side Then she smiles and sighs,
Starting a new day can be daunting, but being with my loved one gives me comfort, assurance, and hope.
And I'm swimming in her opening eyes, It's a rising tide that I'm content to drown in To drown inside
Losing myself in her gaze and presence brings a sense of fulfillment that I'm willing to surrender to
I wanna be far away and long beyond the apogee I wanna feel air without the hindrance of gravity I want me to stall, and be out of control I'm fearless to fall, cause I know it won't be long before I'm thrown
I yearn to rise above the limitations of this world and revel in its infinite possibilities. I'm willing to experience the fall if it means I get to fly.
And love, love is a catapult Your love, your love is a catapult Your love, your love is Higher and higher Till I fade away
Love is like a force that propels me to greater heights, and the love I share with my partner is a driving force that lifts me up until I vanish into the ether.
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.