The High Road

Three Days Grace

About The High Road

"The High Road" is a song by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace, released as the second single from their fourth studio album Transit of Venus on January 22, 2013. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. This is the band's first song to not enter the top 20 on the Billboard Alternative Songs peaking at No. 24 since "Riot" peaked at No. 21 in 2007 and "The High Road" is the last song from the band to enter the chart at least with Gontier as their lead singer as he left the band after this album.  


Year:
2012
3:13
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I told you I was hurt
Bleeding on the inside
I told you I was lost
In the middle of my life

There’s times I stayed alive for you
There’s times I would’ve died for you
There’s times it didn’t matter at all

Will you help me find the right way up
Or let me take the wrong way down
Will you straighten me out
Or make me take the long way around
I took the low road in
I’ll take the high road out
I’ll do whatever it takes
To be the mistake you can’t live without

Standing in the dark
I can see your shadow
You’re the only light
That’s breaking through the window

There’s times I stayed alive for you
There’s times I would’ve died for you
There’s times it didn’t matter at all

Will you help me find the right way up
Or let me take the wrong way down
Will you straighten me out
Or make me take the long way around
I took the low road in
I’ll take the high road out
I’ll do whatever it takes
To be the mistake you can’t live without

We’ll I’m not gonna give it away
Not gonna let it go, just to wake up someday gone! Gone!
The worst part is looking back
And knowing that I was wrong

Help me find the right way up
Or let me take the wrong way down
Will you straighten me out
Or make me take the long way around
I took the low road in
I’ll take the high road out
I’ll do whatever it takes
To be the mistake you can’t live without

I’ll do whatever it takes
To be the mistake you can’t live without

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Three Days Grace

Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood, Ontario, Canada in 1992, originally under the name Groundswell. After a breakup in late 1995, the band regrouped in 1997 under its current name and with a line-up consisting of guitarist and lead vocalist Adam Gontier, drummer and the backing vocalist Neil Sanderson, and bassist Brad Walst. In 2003, Barry Stock was recruited as the band's lead guitarist. The band is based in Toronto. As of 2013, Brad's younger brother, Matt, has been the lead vocalist replacing the departing Gontier. more »

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Written by: DON GILMORE, ADAM GONTIER, NEIL SANDERSON, BARRY STOCK, CHRIS TOMPKINS, BRAD WALST

Lyrics © HYVETOWN MUSIC INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Band Information
"Three Days Grace" is a Canadian rock band that was formed in the year 1997. The band members include Brad Walst, Neil Sanderson, and Barry Stock. At the time they released "The High Road," Adam Gontier was their lead vocalist but he has since left the band.
Album Detail
"The High Road" is one of the hit songs from Three Days Grace's fourth studio album, titled "Transit of Venus." The album was released in 2012.
Chart Performance
"The High Road" peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart. It also reached number 8 on the Canadian rock/alternative chart.
Song Theme
The song lyrics convey a message of resilience and dealing with the hardships of life. The "high road" is a symbol for choosing the morally right and difficult path instead of giving in to life’s challenges.
Songwriting
The song "The High Road" was written by the band members themselves in collaboration with Don Gilmore, a producer who has worked with bands like Linkin Park and Bullet for My Valentine.
Music Video
The music video for "The High Road" has a dark and moody theme, depicting the band playing in a gloomy forest as metaphorical representations of struggle and despair are shown.
Song Length
The length of the official single release of "The High Road" is approximately 3 minutes and 13 seconds.
Discography
"Transit of Venus," the album which features "The High Road," would end up being the last Three Days Grace album to feature original lead singer, Adam Gontier.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics also not only addresses one's personal struggles, but also serves as a message of encouragement for those dealing with similar situations, imparting the value of perseverance and hope.
Critical Acclaim
"The High Road" overall received positive reviews from both critics and fans. The lyrics, music, and theme resonated with many, further establishing Three Days Grace's signature sound and style.

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