Hunting High and Low
a-ha
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Here I am And within the reach of my hands She's sound asleep and she's sweeter now Than the wildest dream could have seen her And I Watch her slipping away Though' I know I'll be hunting high and low High There's no end to the lengths I'll go to Hunting high and low High There's no end to lengths I'll go To find her again Upon this my dreams are depending Through the dark I sense the pounding of her heart Next to mine She's the sweetest love I could find So I guess I'll be hunting high and low High There's no end to the lengths I'll go to Hunting High and Low High Do you know what it means to love I'm hunting high and low And now she's telling me she's got to go away I'll always be hunting high and low Hungry for you Watching me tearing myself to pieces Hunting high and low High There's no end to the lengths I'll go to Oh, for you I'll be hunting high and low
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Written by: Pal Waaktaar
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Hunting High and Low" was released by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha in 1985. It was part of the band's debut studio album, also titled "Hunting High and Low."
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, the song enjoyed immense success and climbed the charts in several countries. It peaked at number 5 in Norway and was a top 20 hit in many countries including the UK, Ireland, and Belgium.
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Writing and CompositionThe track was written by band members Pål Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen. The band's pioneering synth-pop and new wave sound is evident in "Hunting High and Low," creating a melodically melancholic yet danceable tune.
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Notable CoverThe song was notably covered by Coldplay during a performance in Oslo, Norway in 2011. They performed it as a tribute to the iconic Norweigian band a-ha.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hunting High and Low" has gained notoriety for its dramatic, cinematic quality. It portrayed the band members running through a forest, overcoming various obstacles.
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Literary ReferenceThe song's lyrics contain a literary reference to the classic novel "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville. The line, "I'll always be hunting high and low only for you / watch me tear myself to pieces," is thought to reflect the novel's theme of obsessive pursuit.
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Album SuccessThe album "Hunting High and Low" was an international success, achieving Platinum status in the UK and the USA. It harbored other major hits like "Take On Me" and marked a-ha's breakthrough in the music industry.
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InspirationalMany modern artists have cited a-ha, and by extension, songs like "Hunting High and Low," as major influences on their music. This includes bands like Coldplay and Oasis.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often performed live by the band, and is a fan-favorite due to its high-energy chorus and sentimental value.
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Noteworthy RecognitionIn 1986, the album "Hunting High and Low" was nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist, cementing its place in music history.
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