You Were The Last High
The Dandy Warhols
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I am alone but adored By a hundred thousand more Then I sin when you were the last And I have known love Like a whore From at least ten thousand more Then I swore when you were the last When you were the last high Igh-igh-igh You were awake And I should've stayed But wondered I was only out for a day Out for a day It was Chicago for a moment and then It was Paris and London for a few days But I am alone but adored By a hundred thousand more Then I swore when you were the last- When you were the last high Igh-igh-igh When you were the last high Igh-igh-igh I was the first to have spoken And I said just about All of the things you shouldn't say So maybe you loved me but now Maybe you don't And maybe you'll call me Maybe you won't So I am alone but adored By a hundred thousand more Then I sin when you were the last And I have known love Like a whore From at least ten thousand more Then I swore when you were the last When you were the last high Igh-igh-igh And you were the last high Igh-igh-igh
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Written by: COURTNEY TAYLOR, EVAN DANDO
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14 facts about this song
Album Info"You Were The Last High" is a song from The Dandy Warhols' fourth studio album, "Welcome to the Monkey House," which was released in May 2003.
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Track NumberThe song is the fourth track on the album.
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Popular Song"You Were the Last High" became one of the band's most successful songs, reaching number 64 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Duran Duran ConnectionThe song was co-written by Dandy Warhol’s lead vocalist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and Nick Rhodes, keyboardist from Duran Duran.
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Influential ProducerIt was co-produced by Grammy-winning music producer Nile Rodgers, who is known for his work with artists such as Madonna, Chic, David Bowie, and Daft Punk.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "You Were The Last High" was directed by award-winning filmmaker David LaChapelle.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is often classified under the neo-psychedelia genre, known for its incorporation of psychedelic and pop elements.
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Song Theme“You Were the Last High” is believed to explore themes of disillusionment and the problems of fame.
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Cover Art DesignerThe cover artwork for the single was designed by Courtney Taylor-Taylor himself.
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B-side TracksThe CD single version of "You Were The Last High" included two B-side tracks titled "Plan A" and "The Last High (Dig the Nu Innocent Mix)".
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Musical StructureIt is characterized by its catchy chorus and guitar riffs, combined with its synth-driven groove, typical of the Dandy Warhols' style.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song, hailing it as one of the standout tracks from "Welcome to the Monkey House."
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Chart PerformanceBesides its UK success, "You Were The Last High" also charted in several other countries, including the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Live PerformancesThe Dandy Warhols often include "You Were The Last High" in their concert setlists, further confirming its popularity.
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