They started as an electronic dance music project in 2003 in Berlin, but have since slowly developed into a band with no programmed elements. Their German record label is Bubbles. Their debut album Dreams was released on June 21, 2006 in Germany. In July 2007, Modular Records signed them to their UK imprint and the band played their first UK performance with New Young Pony Club at the London Astoria in September 2007. The album was released in the UK with the single Burning in November 2007. The Band released their second album, Rules, in March 2009. It was recorded in a newly built studio located on Punta Burros, Nayarit, Mexico.
Their single "1517" was also featured in the soundtrack of the video-game FIFA 10.
The band started The Whitest Boy Alive + The New Wine tour in April, 2009, visiting Germany, Denmark, United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden. In 2011 the band travelled to China with promoters Split Works.
In June 2014, the band announced via their Facebook page that they "are no longer composing or playing together as The Whitest Boy Alive."
They reactivated in 2019.
High on the Heels
The Whitest Boy Alive Lyrics
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And there is only one directional state that I am in.
High on the heels of an opening door, you run out.
Battered and bruised, strangely relieved, you run in.
You said life it still worth living.
Girl, you you don't seem so sure.
You only need to be more certain what it is you're living for.
Lower the bar to a point you can't possibly fail.
The Whitest Boy Alive’s song “High on the Heels” speaks to a sense of uncertainty about life and the pursuit of happiness. The opening lines, “I keep an open mind, but only till the bottle stops to spin, and there is only one directional state that I am in” portrays a sense of ambivalence, as the singer seems to be at the mercy of fate, only committing to a certain direction when the bottle stops spinning. The subsequent lines reveal the arrival of a pivotal moment, an opening door, that compels the singer to run out. The lyric “High on the heels of an opening door” suggests that the singer is chasing an opportunity, as they move forward with abandon, leaving behind everything else.
The succeeding lines of the song describe the consequences of this decision. The singer is left “Battered and bruised, strangely relieved” but the lyrics imply that their life is now worth living. The person they are addressing is told that they only need to be more certain of what it is they are living for, to climb the hill of pursuing the front runner’s trail, and lower the bar to a point where they can’t possibly fail. The song’s lyrics encourage taking risks, and pursuing what truly matters in life, even if it means coming out battered and bruised. Ultimately the message is to keep moving forward, embracing the highs and lows of life experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep an open mind, but only till the bottle stops to spin.
I am open to new ideas and perspectives, but only until I start to feel the effects of alcohol kicking in.
And there is only one directional state that I am in.
Despite my open mind, I am currently in a very fixed state of mind.
High on the heels of an opening door, you run out.
You may find yourself suddenly propelled into a new opportunity or situation, and you choose to seize it and run with it.
Battered and bruised, strangely relieved, you run in.
Even though the new opportunity or situation may have come with its own set of challenges, you feel a sense of relief and hope as you embrace it.
You said life it still worth living.
Someone close to me expressed their uncertainty about the value of life.
Girl, you don't seem so sure.
I noticed that you didn't seem very convinced by your own words.
You only need to be more certain what it is you're living for.
Perhaps if you had a more defined purpose in life, you would feel more confident in its value and meaning.
Climbing the hill of pursuing the front runner's tail.
You are striving to achieve success like those who are already ahead of you.
Lower the bar to a point you can't possibly fail.
To avoid the possibility of failure, you choose to set your goals lower and make them more easily achievable.
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bayou Boi
I keep an open mind, but only till the bottle stops to spin.
And there is only one directional state that I am in.
High on the heels of an opening door, you run out.
Battered and bruised, strangely relieved, you run in.
You said life it still worth living.
Girl, you you don't seem so sure.
You only need to be more certain what it is you're living for.
Climbing the hill of pursuing the front runner's tail.
Lower the bar to a point you can't possibly fail.
carolina silva
Beautifull song!! ♥ I love it!!!
Jonatan Erlandsson
I have always loved the sound of the Bass Guitar over any other instrument and this was the song who made me go to the local music store and buy myself a Bass Guitar and the rest is history. I have now been playing bass for 4 years and it's mainly thanks to Marcin Öz, keep on rocking all you extremly white people! :)
VICTOR THOMEN
What you described on your comment is exactly what happened to me …. Started playing bass last October thanks to WBA 🙏🏻❤️
Bo Haan
Diggin' this jam a ton. Exactly my style. I'm scheming to work with 'em some day ... that would be excellent.
cosmic live
just carefully place that snare
Johnny Lee Frances Sr
Beautiful feel good music........makes you wanna become a DJ. And spin there records
RozzenRinRaid
My favorite song from them you just have to dance around a bit :)
Bayou Boi
I keep an open mind, but only till the bottle stops to spin.
And there is only one directional state that I am in.
High on the heels of an opening door, you run out.
Battered and bruised, strangely relieved, you run in.
You said life it still worth living.
Girl, you you don't seem so sure.
You only need to be more certain what it is you're living for.
Climbing the hill of pursuing the front runner's tail.
Lower the bar to a point you can't possibly fail.
Šarūnė Navickaitė
love the beat
Ulrich
IF YOU LISTEN THIS TRACK IN 2020. YOU´RE A LEGEND!