Yours Truly was formed in 2016 and self-released their debut EP Too Late for Apologies in March 2017. The group's debut singles "Winter" and "Strangers" received airplay on Triple J.
"High Hopes" was released in January 2018. The group released their debut studio album Self Care on 18 September 2020, which debuted at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
On 9 July 2021, the band released the single "Walk Over My Grave", their first new music since Self Care.
Followed by the single "Lights On" and their new EP "Is this what I look like?" which was released on the 15 July 2022
High Hopes
Yours Truly Lyrics
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That you're not standing in my way
When we both know
That you're not who you say you are
And you're a mess
And you know it
Even though you try real hard
Still show it
You can't take it back
With all I tried
All I knows that
You can't shape me
I've been up and I've been down
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Well I've had high hopes up til now
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Are we ok? We alright?
Heard you've been having sleepless nights
Now I know that
We can't go back
Back to how things used to be
Seasons still change
But you'll still be the same
You can't take it back
With all I tried
All I knows that
You can't shape me
I've been up and I've been down
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Well I've had high hopes up til now
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Seasons still change
But you'll still be the same
You'll be the same
You can't take it back
With all I've tried
And I know that
You can't shape me
I've been up and I've been down
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Well I've had high hopes up til now
And now I've realised
You'll never be my hero
Never be my hero
You'll never be my hero
The lyrics of Yours Truly's song High Hopes are about a person who had high hopes that someone could be their hero, but they have been disappointed because that person cannot be who they said they are. The first verse reveals that the person had the "nerve" to pretend they are not standing in the way of the singer's progress, though it is evident that they are not genuine. The person is a mess, and they try hard to hide it, but the singer sees through their act. The chorus emphasizes the futility of trying to change the singer or take back what has been done. The verse that follows picks up from where the first left off, where the singer asks if the person is okay, despite the obvious sleepless nights they have been having. The singer knows that they cannot go back to the way things used to be, and things will continue to change, but the person will stay the same. The chorus is repeated, and the song ends with the singer realizing that the person can never be their hero because of their pretense and inability to be genuine.
The lyrics of High Hopes are relatable to anyone who has ever been let down by people that they believed in. It is about someone who seemed perfect but ended up being a disappointment. The lyrics are simple, but they pack an emotional punch. The chorus is particularly powerful, as it emphasizes the singer's high hopes and how they have been dashed. The song's mood is melancholy and reflective, and the singer's voice is soothing and airy.
Line by Line Meaning
You got the nerve to come and say
You are audacious enough to state
That you're not standing in my way
That you are not blocking me
When we both know
Although we both are aware
That you're not who you say you are
That you are not being truthful about your identity
And you're a mess
And you are in a state of disorder
And you know it
You are aware of it
Even though you try real hard
Despite your considerable effort
Still show it
Still exhibit the messy behavior
You can't take it back
You cannot undo it
With all I tried
Despite all my efforts
All I knows that
All I am sure of is that
You can't shape me
You cannot influence me
I've been up and I've been down
I have experienced ups and downs
And I was kinda hoping
And I had some expectation
You could be my hero
You could be the one to rescue me
Well I've had high hopes up til now
Until now, I had great expectations
And you were kinda hoping
And you had some anticipation
You could be my hero
You could be the one to save me
Are we ok? We alright?
Are we in good terms? Is everything fine?
Heard you've been having sleepless nights
I heard you are experiencing insomnia
Now I know that
Now I understand that
We can't go back
We cannot return
Back to how things used to be
To the state of things in the past
Seasons still change
Time still passes
But you'll still be the same
But you will not change
You'll never be my hero
You will never be my savior
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: EDWARD THOMAS WINDER-HARON, LACHLAN GRAHAM CRONIN, MIKAILA ROSE DELGADO, STEVE WAYNE KNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
daon jung
You got the nerve to come and say
That you're not standing in my way
When we both know
That you're not who you say you are
And you're a mess
And you know it
Even though you try real hard still show it
Still show it
You can't take it back
With all I tried
All I know's that
You can't shape me
I've been up and I've been down
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Well I've had high hopes up till now
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Are we okay, we alright
Heard you've been having sleepless nights
Now I know that
We can't go back
Back to how things used to be
Seasons still change
But you'll still be the same
You can't take it back
With all I tried
All I know's that
You can't shape me
I've been up and I've been down
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Well I've had high hopes up till now
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Seasons still change
But you'll still be the same
You'll be the same
You can't take it back
With all I tried
And I know that
You can't shape me
I've been up and I've been down
And I was kinda hoping
You could be my hero
You could be my hero
Well I've had high hopes up till now
And now I've realised
You'll never be my hero
Never be my hero
You'll never be my hero
AlienGoBoom
Great sound i like it!
Bentlee Issac
InstaBlaster.
Peyton Collinsworth JR
Honestly same
roman d
unfortunately only in studio ((
David Burden
like he had a tug... burping the worm
David Burden
Saw the drummer down the shops he was buying a pie and drove off in his Lambo "beat it"
Ken Rombe
If you listened to Paramore back in the other decade, you can't not be absolutely in love with this jam ...
Sly雪音
Honestly I think they sound more like All Time Low, but still love them anyway.
Leonardo Xavier
Sounds like pop punk from 2005-2009 and I love it! I miss pop rock/pop punk songs on the charts mainstream. Nowadays only rap songs can rules the charts, It's a shame.
mrMediocreOne
And Taylor Swift goes... hold my beer ;)