Hell and High Water
Tall Heights Lyrics


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Through hell and high water we have said we'd swim
Of all we've thought, for all we've seen, we're in
Through hell and high water
Over, under, we would take the bridge
That salty wonder takes us bit by bit
And we're its plunder, like the Cape's thin wrist
And left to ponder: fold or flex a fist?
Through hell and high water
When storms bring waves and
When waves bring tides in
Are we bold enough to think we'd win?
When storms bring winds and
When winds bring the hurricane
There's nowhere she wants she's never been
Our levee's so much stronger now from testing them
But are they strong for what we will begin?
Peninsula is fading
Oh, bright city's gauging
While the old man's hardwood floors remove again
When storms bring waves and
When waves bring tides in
Are we bold enough to think we'd win?
When storms bring winds and
When winds bring the hurricane
There's nowhere she wants she's never been
So open up your door and let her in
Bridges falling down, be patient
In this tidal town, keep waiting
When storms bring waves and
When waves bring tides in
Are we bold enough to think we'd win?
When storms bring winds and
When winds bring the hurricane
There's nowhere she wants she's never been
The wise men open up and let her in
That sea ain't waging war




It's just another storm
Then she will leave and you'll be standing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tall Heights's song "Hell and High Water" depict the perseverance of two people through life's difficulties, represented by the metaphor of swimming through hell and high water. The song highlights that despite all the difficulties encountered in life, we must continue to push through, rather than give up. The lyrics suggest that the journey through life is not always an easy one, but we must not let fear hold us back. The lyrics also mention the salty wonder of the Cape's thin wrist, symbolizing that through our journey, we may encounter hardships, but the journey will make us stronger. The lyrics suggest that through persevering through difficult times and not giving up, we will emerge stronger and more resilient.


The song also touches upon the idea that perseverance is not always enough, and we must also be prepared when hard times come our way, represented by the mention of storm waves, hurricanes, and winds. The lyrics reflect that storms will come, but we must be bold enough to fight through them and never give up, even during the most tumultuous times. The relevance of the song goes beyond individual struggles, as it touches upon the wider concept of dealing with uncertainty, change, and unexpected challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

Through hell and high water we have said we'd swim
We have promised to persevere through any difficulties and obstacles that come our way.


Of all we've thought, for all we've seen, we're in
We have experienced and pondered many things, and now we find ourselves in a challenging situation.


Over, under, we would take the bridge That salty wonder takes us bit by bit And we're its plunder, like the Cape's thin wrist And left to ponder: fold or flex a fist?
We will traverse through this difficult journey, experiencing it little by little. We are at the mercy of this journey and must decide whether to give in or persevere.


When storms bring waves and When waves bring tides in Are we bold enough to think we'd win?
During difficult times, we must question whether we have enough courage to overcome and find success.


There's nowhere she wants she's never been Our levee's so much stronger now from testing them But are they strong for what we will begin?
We have been through many struggles before, which have made us stronger, but are we strong enough to face future challenges?


Peninsula is fading Oh, bright city's gauging While the old man's hardwood floors remove again
The landscape is changing, the city is growing, and the past is fading away.


So open up your door and let her in
We must embrace change and allow it to enter our lives.


Bridges falling down, be patient In this tidal town, keep waiting
We must remain patient and resilient even when things around us seem to be falling apart.


The wise men open up and let her in
Those who are wise understand the importance of embracing change and the opportunities it presents.


That sea ain't waging war It's just another storm Then she will leave and you'll be standing
The challenges we face are not meant to harm us, they are simply part of the natural ebb and flow of life. Eventually, the storm will pass and we will still be standing.




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George Simpson


on Back To Autumn

i really enjoyed listening to this song and the close harmony. i have a feeling we will be hearing more good music from these musicians!

George Simpson


on Spirit Cold

What spectacular harmonies! A beautiful song! You can be proud of this sound.

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