(1) Based in Manchester U.K… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists using this name:
(1) Based in Manchester U.K., The High were formed in 1989 by John Matthews and guitarist Andy Couzens. Couzens was a former member of The Stone Roses and played guitar on the tracks 'So Young & 'Tell Me'. Their debut album 'Somewhere Soon' was released in 1990 on London Records. Their first three singles 'Box Set Go', 'Take Your Time' & 'Up & Down' were also released in 1990. The song 'Up & Down' was actually written by Couzens while he was still in the Stone Roses. Their second album 'Hype' was released in 1992 with a 'Best of' album released in 1997.
(2) Hailing from the greater Pittsburgh area The High formed in the summer of 2004. They released their first CD, 'Greatest Hits' in 2006. The indepentdent album is a blend of rock, reggae, hip-hop and funk. The 2nd album "Misbehave" was never officially released in 2008. Free downloads were made available to all. The High split up in November of 2009. Most members still perform in various acts, both together, and apart. Frontman Alex Jones and original lead guitarist Matt Tomayko are currently working on a new project known as "The Hitlist". Drummer Sammy D is still playing with his original trio "Lacking Restraint". Jay Phillips is also still performing with his 3 man crew "stept in dogshit".
(3) From Vancouver BC, The High consists of one artist who writes songs on both , because of band issues.
Box Set Go
The High Lyrics
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In and out you′ll hear me say
I have always been afraid
In and out you'll hear
And box this sound and the real sound government
Now she′s taking up the day
Looking back I hear you say
In and out you'll hear
And box this sound and the real sound government
And box this sound and the real sound government
I have always felt this way
Looking back I hear you say
I have always been afraid
In and out you'll hear
And box this sound and the real sound of the government
Destroy the mind destroy the mind
I have always looked way
Put it back I hear you say
I have always been afraid
In and out you′ll hear
And box this sound and the real sound government
Now she′s taking up the day
In and out you'll hear me say
I have always been afraid
In and out you′ll hear
And box this sound and the real sound government
Destroy the mind destroy the mind
Box this sound and the real sound government
Box this sound and the real sound government
Box this sound and the real sound government
Box this sound box this sound box this sound
The lyrics of The High's song Box Set Go convey a sense of fear and anxiety, with the repetition of the phrase "I have always been afraid" throughout the song. The singer seems to be struggling with their own emotions and thoughts, as they try to express something that is difficult to articulate. The repeated line "And box this sound and the real sound government" suggests a desire to contain or control something, perhaps a feeling or a situation, but this is ultimately futile. The phrase "Destroy the mind" at the end of the song adds to the overall sense of unease, implying that the singer may be experiencing some sort of mental turmoil.
Musically, Box Set Go is an upbeat and energetic song, with driving guitar riffs and a catchy bassline. The repetitive nature of the lyrics creates a sense of urgency and tension, which is reinforced by the driving rhythm section. The song is relatively short, clocking in at just over two minutes, but it packs a punch in terms of its emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
I have always felt this way
The singer has always had this feeling inside of them.
In and out you'll hear me say
The feeling comes and goes and the singer expresses it through their words.
I have always been afraid
The singer has always had a fear or anxiety that they can't shake off.
And box this sound and the real sound government
The singer wants to preserve the purity of the sound they create and prevent the government from distorting it.
Now she's taking up the day
Someone else is occupying the singer's thoughts and attention now.
Looking back I hear you say
The singer reflects on someone else's words and remembers them.
Destroy the mind destroy the mind
The singer wants to destroy the negative thoughts and emotions that are disturbing their peace of mind.
I have always looked way
The singer has always looked away from the source of their fear or anxiety.
Put it back I hear you say
Someone else tells the singer to put their fear or anxiety back inside of them and hide it.
In and out you'll hear
The feeling will continue to come and go and the singer will keep expressing it.
And box this sound and the real sound government
The singer reasserts their desire to preserve the purity of the sound they create and prevent the government from distorting it.
Box this sound and the real sound government
The singer repeats their desire to preserve the purity of their sound and prevent government distortion.
Box this sound and the real sound government
The singer repeats their desire to preserve the purity of their sound and prevent government distortion.
Box this sound and the real sound government
The singer repeats their desire to preserve the purity of their sound and prevent government distortion.
Box this sound box this sound box this sound
The singer reiterates the need to preserve their sound by boxing it in and protecting it from outside influences.
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deanhatch8153
I have always felt this way
In and out yourll hear me say
I have always beeen afraid
In and out you'll hear
And box is sound and the real sound goverment
Now she's taking up the day
Looking back i hear you say
I have always been afraid
In and out you'll hear
And box is sound and the real sound goverment
And box is sound and the real sound goverment
I have always felt this way
Looking back I hear you say
I have always been afraid
In and out you'll hear
And box is sound and the real sound of the government
Destroy the mind destroy the mind
I have always looked way
Put in back i hear you say
I have been afraid
In and you'll hear
And box is sond and the real sound government
@henryscrase772
Just fucking awesome.
@simoncunniffe9034
Saw twice, once at the Cambridge Junction and then supporting the Mondays at Elland Rd. Seriously they should have been bigger
@lisbon250567
I remember hearing this for the first time and loving it.
I remember seeing The High and loving then
I met The High and they were absolute gentlemen.
A genuine class act
@UltraOmega-cj7yz
What happened to such honest and innocent music like this? There was a time to be alive.
@rogerthompson6036
Just a fantastic moment in time when indie rose from the fringes of the 1980s, to the mainstream and then gone again.
@lisanneleeds5235
Jangly confection - perfection!
@gworkman63
Got this on vinyl still 👌🏻
@enriquecelestinohourcade115
muy bueno..xfavor suban mas..albumes..etc.gracias
@russellben1234
When they supported the Inspiral carpets in Glasgow I was blown away
@jasonjay7650
I was too when they supported inspirals in derby. 1991