The High Violets formed after the demise of legendary Portland favorite The… Read Full Bio ↴The High Violets formed after the demise of legendary Portland favorite The Bella Low, a band that played regularly with The Dandy Warhols. Lead guitarist Clint Sargent and drummer Luke Strahota picked up the pieces from that band's crash and put together a remarkable group of musicians to form The High Violets.

Influenced heavily by the sounds of MBV, Ride, Spaceman 3, Lush, and the Cocteau Twins, the band soon developed a following. After a few early line-up changes they drafted in one of Portland's most amazing voices, Kaitlyn ni Donovan. Having an extremely successful solo career of her own, Kaitlyn immediately added the lush vocals and beautiful melodies the band needed. One self-released EP later, the band were in the studio recording their debut album "44 Down." Released in 2002 on independent label Reverb Records, the album was singled out by Under the Radar and Magnet magazines with full page features, noting its influence.

The High Violets followed up their debut with the album "To Where You Are," which was released in 2006 (Reverb). Produced, engineered, and mixed by Tony Lash (Dandy Warhols, Elliott Smith, Tahiti 80) and Jeff S. Saltzman (Sleater Kinnery, Stephen Malkamus), it took over three years to create and was well worth the wait. Press releases proclaimed Clint Sargent's layered guitars the standout feature and Kaitlyn ni Donovan's watercolor vocals the crowning jewel on the CD's shimmering sounds -- "well crafted songs giving fans new and old a healthy dose of their soft and hard sides expertly mixed together." Portland's KINK radio showcased the album on its Local Music Spotlight and Seattle's KEXP invited the band to perform a live broadcast prior to their CD release.

The band completed a successful nationwide tour in 2006 along with performances at the SXSW Music Festival and Musicfest NW. While in Austin they met Emmy-winning producer, director, and editor, Dutch Rall, who worked with the band to produce a fantastic video of "Invitation," and a mini documentary that recently aired on PBS. Check out the video on www.myspace.com/thehighviolets.

SPARKLE
The High Violets Lyrics

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I can see ,
I can see the sparkle in your eyes.
I can see the sparkle in your eyes.
To me the sparkle in your eyes,
I can see the sparkle in your eyes.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The High Violets' song "Sparkle" appear to be a classic love song. The singer tells their love interest that they can see the sparkle in their eyes, which is a reflection of their inner joy and happiness. The repetition of the line "I can see the sparkle in your eyes" emphasizes the importance of this detail to the singer. The use of the word "sparkle" suggests something magical or enchanting, adding to the romantic sentiment of the lyrics.

However, there could be a deeper meaning behind these lyrics. The "sparkle" in someone's eyes could also represent hope or positivity, something that the singer sees in their lover that gives them strength and optimism. Overall, the lyrics of "Sparkle" convey a sense of joy and hopefulness, which is fitting for a love song.

Line by Line Meaning

I can see
I am aware, I have the ability to perceive.

I can see the sparkle in your eyes.
I can discern a brightness or twinkle in your eye that conveys emotion or excitement.

I can see the sparkle in your eyes.
Again, I can detect the radiance or glittering in your gaze, which captures my attention.

To me the sparkle in your eyes,
From my perspective, the light or illumination in your eyes is significant or meaningful, conveying a message or feeling.

I can see the sparkle in your eyes.
Once more, I can perceive that there is a quality or essence emanating from your eyes that draws me in or captivates me.

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