High and Low

Empire of the Sun

About High and Low

"High and Low" is a song by Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun. It was released in 24 August 2016 as the lead single from their third studio album, Two Vines. Group member Nick Littlemore gave details of the track during its premiere on American radio station KROQ, saying "It was about this girl I knew when I was a kid called Alice D who was kind of a wild child. She did all kinds of crazy things. We wanted to write a song that captured the innocence and bravery of youth, and being a teenager, and having these kind of experiences where you throw caution to the wind and you try things for the first time. "The song features on a Holden commercial airing during the eighth season of The X Factor Australia and features host Jason Dundas. This song was also featured in EA Sports game, FIFA 17, and Danish series The Rain as soundtrack. Additional remixes were released in October 2016. 


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Now we are running in a pack to the place you don't know
And I want you to know that I'll always be around
Down where the summer and the late nights last forever
There's a house on the hill and we can't travel now

Alice D, you’re on your way up
Way up, way up

I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)
I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)

Let's get together and forget all the troubles and just float
I don't want you to go
I need to be closer to now

Alice D, you’re on your way up
Way up, way up

I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)
I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)

Alice D is on will
She's been out all night again
She don't want nobody's help now
She sees stars and rocket ships

I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)
I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)
I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)
If I had my way, never let you go (never let you go)
I feel most times we're high and low (high and low)

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Empire of the Sun

Empire of the Sun is an Australian electronic music duo that formed in 2008. The duo is composed of long-time collaborators Luke Steele of alternative rock act The Sleepy Jackson, and Nick Littlemore of electronic dance outfit Pnau. more »

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Written by: Nicholas George Littlemore, Peter Bruce Mayes, Jonathan Thomas Sloan, Luke James Steele

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"High and Low" is a song from the third studio album called "Two Vines" by the Australian electronic music duo Empire of the Sun.
Release Date
The song was released as the lead single from "Two Vines" on 24 August 2016.
Inspiration
Thematically, the song is inspired by the contrasting elements of day and night, heaven and hell, and as one of the band members, Luke Steele, puts it: "the spirit road that one travels each day."
Music Video
The official music video for the song was released on September 22, 2016. The visual features the band in a psychedelic, fantasy-filled landscape and it amassed millions of views in no time.
Song Success
"High and Low" made it to the top 5 on Billboards's Dance Club Songs Chart and topped the Hype Machine's Popular Chart. It also ranked 22 on the ARIA Singles Chart.
Reception
The track was positively received by critics, being praised for its classic Empire of the Sun style, catchy melodies, and lush production.
Lyrics Composition
The song's lyrics are co-written by Empire of the Sun members Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, along with Peter Mayes and Jonathan Sloan.
Unique Soundscape
"High and Low" incorporates an eclectic range of sounds, including spacious synths, a catchy bassline, and percolating rhythms, creating a dreamlike sonic experience.
Live Performances
The song has been a staple in Empire of the Sun's live performances, being particularly beloved by fans for its energetic and atmospheric nature.
Genre Classification
Classified as indie pop, electropop, and synth-pop, "High and Low" exemplifies Empire of the Sun's signature sound, which is influenced by 1980s pop and dance music.

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