High

Sir Sly

About High

"High" is the fourth single by California indie pop band, Sir Sly. The song is the lead single off of the band's second album, Don't You Worry, Honey. The song was released on March 24, 2017 through Interscope Records. Commercially, "High" is the most successful song to date by Sir Sly. The song climbed to number 3 in the US Alternative Songs charts, making it the highest charting single to date by the band. Additionally, the song hit number 18 in the US Rock Songs chart, and number 7 in the US Rock Airplay chart. The song was also the first by the band to chart in Canada, reaching number 8 in the Canadian Rock-Alternative chart. High also reached the number 2 spot on Sirius XM's Alt 18 Countdown for 3 weeks and remained on the countdown for 19 weeks from April 22, 2017 to August 26, 2017. The song was featured on the television shows 13 Reasons Why, Riverdale and Lucifer and the film Happy Death Day. 


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I've been smoking on the peace pipe
I've been wondering just what would peace be like
I've been staring into headlights
Swallow me whole, finding my peace of mind
I'm just trying to seize the moment
Trying to love the little things, even if they're hard to love
A monument to love unspoken
Carved into stone, unwilling to come undone

It feels good to be running from the devil
Another breath and I'm up another level
It feels good to be up above the clouds
It feels good for the first time in a long time now

I remember back in Oakland
I was lying there in rapture on the bathroom floor
Moving hotel to hotel
Out on the road, no idea really what's in store
Light it up just like a flashlight
Let it shine, let it rise just like a foreign sun
Turn it over and it's capsized
It's finally done, the battle's lost yet I feel I've won

It feels good to be running from the devil
Another breath and I'm up another level
It feels good to be up above the clouds
It feels good for the first time in a long time now

It feels good for the first time in a long time now
It feels good to be me

I'm high, staring at the ceiling
Sending my love, what a wonderful feeling
What comes next, I see a light
I'm along for the ride as I'm taking flight

I'm high, staring at the ceiling
Sending my love, what a wonderful feeling
What comes next, I see a light
I'm along for the ride as I'm taking flight

It feels good to be running from the devil
Another breath and I'm up another level
It feels good to be up above the clouds
It feels good for the first time in a long time now

It feels good for the first time in a long time to be me
It feels good for the first time in a while I'm free

I'm high, staring at the ceiling
Sending my love, what a wonderful feeling
What comes next, I see a light
I'm along for the ride as I'm taking flight

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Sir Sly

Sir Sly is an American indie rock band formed and based in Los Angeles, California, United States. The band is fronted by vocalist Landon Jacobs with instrumentalists Jason Suwito and Hayden Coplen accompanying him. The trio gradually built a steady following and managed to top The Hype Machine chart, eventually revealing their identities.Their debut single, "Ghost", was released on March 4, 2013, on the National Anthem and Neon Gold labels followed by the single "Gold" on May 21, 2013. "Gold" peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and No. 45 on the Rock Airplay chart. "Gold" is also featured in the video game, MLB 14: The Show. They gained international fame after the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag accolade trailer was released in which t… more »

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Written by: KYLE JACOBS, PHIL MADEIRA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, MIKE CURB MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"High" by Sir Sly was released on March 17, 2017.
Musical Genre
The song applies to the genres of Indie pop, Indietronica, and Alternative rock.
Album
The song is part of the band's second studio album, "Don't You Worry, Honey".
Chart Performance
The track reached the number 1 spot on the US Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
Top 10 Positions
In addition to topping the Alternative Songs chart, it also reached a peak position of number 10 on the Rock Airplay chart.
Video Director
The music video for "High" was directed by Kevin Clark, and it showcases the band performing the song with psychedelic visuals.
Themes
The track is about the experience of achieving success and how it can sometimes feel like being high.
Inspiration
The lyrics were inspired by the lead singer's divorce and subsequent rediscovery of himself.
Platinum Certification
In the United States, the song received a platinum certification by RIAA, after selling over a million copies.
Live Performance
In 2018, the band played "High" on Late Night with Seth Meyers, marking their first late-night television performance.
Remixed Version
A remixed version of the song was released, featuring hip-hop artist, Joyner Lucas.
Dedication
Lead vocalist Landon Jacobs has said that he dedicates the song to his son, who was born shortly after the release of "Don't You Worry, Honey".
Critical Reception
"High" was praised by critics for its catchy hook, powerful lyrics, and the vocal performance of the band's lead singer, Landon Jacobs.
Song Structure
The song is known for its infectious chorus and a dramatic shift in tone that separates the verses and the chorus. It employs electronic beats and synth rhythms to create an engaging soundscape.
Breakthrough Single
"High" is considered the band's breakthrough single that significantly increased their overall popularity.

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