(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.
Make It Happen
The High Lyrics
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Who I was before we met
Seems a difficult thing for me
My selective memory
All of my friends tell me
Whatever will be will be
One moment I become
Whenever I want it mine
I see it disappear every time
All of my friends tell me
Whatever will be will be
[Chorus]
I'll make it up to you someday
I'll take it back from you anyway
There's always something missing from this
It's something I can't resist
I'll make it up to you someday
One moment I return
To that place where I had learned
That whatever I say or do
Falls short when I'm around you
All of my friends tell me
Whatever will be will be
[Chorus]
So take my picture
Take my picture away
'Cause that day
Is not so far
Not so far away
It's not so far away
[Chorus]
The High's song Make It Happen is a song about a person who seems to have lost their identity after meeting someone special. The opening lines "One moment I forget / Who I was before we met / Seems a difficult thing for me / My selective memory" indicate that this person is struggling to remember who they were before meeting the other person. While the singer is grappling with their new identity, the people around them, perhaps their friends, tell them that "Whatever will be will be". They attempt to hold onto their sense of self and reflect, but they always end up wrapped up in their partner.
The chorus "I'll make it up to you someday / I'll take it back from you anyway / There's always something missing from this / It's something I can't resist" indicates that the singer feels like something is missing in their life and that they are willing to do whatever it takes to make things right. They want to take back their life and make amends to their partner, but they are not sure how to go about it.
The second verse "One moment I return / To that place where I had learned / That whatever I say or do / Falls short when I'm around you" reinforces the idea that the singer's partner has a significant influence on them. They are constantly reminded that they fall short in their partner's presence. The song's outro "So take my picture / Take my picture away / 'Cause that day / Is not so far / Not so far away / It's not so far away" brings the song to a close and suggests that the singer is determined to make things right and get back to their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
One moment I forget
At times, I forget who I used to be before I met you
Who I was before we met
I forget about the personality, interests and habits I had before you came into my life
Seems a difficult thing for me
It's challenging to recall my past self as my selective memory clouds my judgment
My selective memory
I only remember the good parts of our relationship, but not the bad or the person I was before
All of my friends tell me
My friends keep advising me that whatever will happen, will happen
Whatever will be will be
The future is unpredictable and we should not worry much about it
One moment I become
At times, I get lost in my thoughts
Wrapped up in reflection
I often reflect on our experiences and try to make sense of them
Whenever I want it mine
Every time I want something, I end up losing it
I see it disappear every time
I keep losing my possessions and my control over situations
I'll make it up to you someday
I promise to make it up to you someday for all the mistakes I have made
I'll take it back from you anyway
I will take back what belongs to me, no matter what
There's always something missing from this
Despite being in a relationship with you, something feels amiss at times
It's something I can't resist
I am unable to shake off this feeling of dissatisfaction with our relationship
One moment I return
At times, I go back to the place where I first met you and feel nostalgic
To that place where I had learned
I go back to the place where I learned important lessons about love and heartbreak
That whatever I say or do
No matter what I say or do, it falls short when I am around you
Falls short when I'm around you
My actions are not enough to make up for the lost time, misunderstandings, and conflicts we have had
So take my picture
Take a picture of me to remember this moment
Take my picture away
Take a picture of me and keep it as a reminder of me when I am no longer around
'Cause that day
The day when I will leave or our relationship will end
Is not so far
The day when we part ways is not too distant
Not so far away
It's closer than we might think
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY LEE, MAGGIE LEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marc Dorcel
I've been waiting for 20 years to hear this song again..one of the best single of the early 90's..I was 23 years old in 1991..Thanx for posting !
Dave1980 Evans
Marc Dorcel doing a couple of gigs, one on 21st October, check their FB page 😎
TheCloody
Great song. Saw them support Inspiral Carpets at the SECC in Glasgow in about 1990. This was the highlight, IIRC they played it much faster live.
Transient Fantasy
I dont suppose you remember the bassist looking spaced as fuck...I couldnt take my eyes off him that night..he was just staring into space rocking and looking fecking wild.lol
Transient Fantasy
TheCloody wow...I was there...they were great..very memorable..possibly best band I seen supporting...
Marc Dorcel
Titre le plus diffusé sur les ondes des quelques radios alternatives encore en vie au début des 90´s
Marc Dorcel
Les 20 dernières secondes sont belles à pleurer
BorlandRIP8
Il faut que je démissionne ..."make it happen"