Broken Bells - The High Road (Official HD Video)

[@joshpalmertree2256]

I jammed this when it came out. Nonstop. I forgot about it My son and his mother were killed in a car accident. I was driving to Arkansas where my son caught his last fish of his 4 year life. This song came on and it made sense to me. Miss you Christian and Jen

[@seikousanneh6673]

im sorry for your loss it also reminds me of what and who I've lost

[@LuisEduardoMonteiro8]

Meus sentimentos, parceiro 🇧🇷❤️ juro que não entendo essas coisas da vida que acontece. Você não merecia isso. Um dia você os encontrará novamente 🙏🏼

[@naysebtc]

❤️👊

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Damn, that's hard. I'm sorry.

[@Pickmans_Model]

Such a great tune never gets old… my deepest condolences…❤

[@urbanasupernova562]

I honestly cannot believe how good this song is.

[@mikev8797]

UrbanaSupernovA needs work

[@ohraider]

Your profile pic reminds me of the Canada Goose logo

[@dunzodonalds]

@@mikev8797 i'm on the floor

[@lep2525]

James Mercer is always consistently good in all of his music endeavors.

[@lolaby2]

They wanna get up in youuurrrr heeeaaddd

[@f0rumrr]

God damn, how the fuck did I forget about broken bells. Been so long this song almost sounds new.

[@3falconsflight374]

f0rumrr ikr?! :D

[@dujevukovic5039]

f0rumrr Just remembered this song after a couple of years. Feels so good to hear it again.

[@aloha204]

Figured you might like to hear it again 😉

[@rico76]

True today still

[@brenamerdenoms]

Yep. I'm here in 2024. Nostalgia ❤

[@saint_salt]

Really underrated track on a really underrated album from a really underrated band. Love theses guys.

[@GravelordNEETo]

*8 million views*

[@noopster17]

@@GravelordNEETo amen.

[@tobityp2]

Comment is over 4 years old ^^ @kratnoff

[@Pravindaswani74]

@@noopster17 he meant is not underrated

[@TheChinx101]

Jack C 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💯

[@arpitaabrol325]

I'm so glad people are still discovering this song. Gives me hope that one can always find something new and beautiful to wake up to.

[@korbanpyke5996]

Here's a reminder to listen to this song again :) I'm blown away to discover this band

[@arpitaabrol325]

@@korbanpyke5996 Thanks for the reminder! Feels like a gift from my past self to my present self. The joy of rediscovery. Much love xx

[@elonmusk9697]

We're not discovering it, we're repeating it day by day.

[@irishmacky8773]

Well said😊

[@Kunningstunts]

2 days ago I found it and I'm obsessed!

[@smokymountainangoras]

This song means everything to ME. 💛💛💛💛

[@zahkuz61]

His voice and the pace of this song is hypnotizing.

[@mariamz4]

I’ve been listening to this song for 10 years and it still gives me chills ❤️❤️❤️

[@Brezzy369]

Everytime 🥲

[@teetotalerh5346]

Where have I been? I just heard this song a week ago and have listened to it and their other amazing songs repeatedly. Oh how I am mesmerized by his voice! Their voices!😊

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Me too. I am listening to it right now. Broken Bells make some of the best music ever. The kind of music that goes to your soul. It is a perfect mix of melancholic and somehow you could still dance to it haha. I really hope they continue making music, I need them.

[@yankalu2000]

Can anyone tell me wtf is this song about?? I read the lyrics..

[@firstgreenspace]

This is the most beautiful balance of vocals and rhythm I believe I have ever experienced

[@christopherjones3457]

Maybe not the best composition in entire history of music... but this song does jam. Don't forget the one's who broke barriers and influenced ..what our music what it is today. You know... Imagine what the Beatles could have done with a digital 16 track and a Triton. lol. Anyway.. Good tune though.

[@marshallemmet1366]

Y e s

[@DveDveSold]

Listen to "Our Prayer" by The Beach Boys ...

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

The Mall & Misery is a good one too.

[@jealousofmypuddin]

Discovered this song back when Starbucks gave out free iTunes downloads. This song is timeless, and yet takes me back to a melancholic time in my life. ❤

[@loog2759]

Im not sure how I went 12 years without hearing the genius of this band. Absolutely amazing!!!

[@CatsAreKindaCool]

I cant believe i went 13!

[@andreajenkins9571]

This was just the beginning of a lovely Danger Mouse rabbit hole for me....

[@meghanriley126]

Same, such an amazing band and song.

[@ski_ba]

The white horse....think I finally see it after 10 years. This song hurts my bones so much. Thanks Broken Bells for the eternal piece

[@ultraSabotaj]

This song is one of the most underrated and under appreciated songs I've listened to. And I listen a lot.

[@moonbeanification]

I can never get enough of this song...

[@whooopsybaby]

Same 🤣🤣

[@kristenbarry7096]

Me too, it plays on and endless loop in my mind.

[@joshuaatkins5197]

Still coming back over and over

[@reggieharris7620]

In a word .... Great

[@angelawetula4184]

Listened to this on repeat in college into the wee hours of the morning finishing papers due for 8 am class. Just as profoundly, classically good 13 years later! ❤

[@hanzfranz7739]

This is the song i listen most to before i go to sleep. Theres something dreamy, sad and realistic about it... fantastic!

[@hanzfranz7739]

It still is. And don’t worry we got the university degree, a good job, 2 girlfriends, the family is doing well, our own place - things are good :)

[@sarasam5778]

a stranger is smiling at you

[@davidzedner4286]

Absolutely!

[@emeraldkat2167]

This band reminds me of 90s trip hop. It's nice to hear someone is continuing the weird sounds that have been so beloved in my life.

[@myrddins.cauldron.5983]

Indeed.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

I don't hear it.

[@mariliabuas]

It's too late to change your mind.. You let loss be your guide... Love this song

[@theUSenjoyer]

One love.

[@Fuchsiababe]

So deep! I gotta read the lyrics.

[@Gonzo69batz]

+Fuschiababe We're bound to wait all night She's bound to run amok Invested enough in it anyhow, To each his own... The Garden needs sorting out She curls her lips on the bow And I don't know if I'm dead or not To anyone... Come on and get the minimum Before you open up your eyes, This army has so many heads To analyze... Come on and get your overdose Collect it at the borderline And they want to get up in your head... [Chorus:] Cause they know and so do I The high road is hard to find A detour to your new life Tell all of your friends goodbye The dawn to end all nights That's all we hoped it was A break form the warfare in your house To each his own... A soldier is bailing out He curled his lips on the barrel And I don't know if the dead can talk To anyone... Come on and get the minimum Before you open up your eyes This army has so many hands Are you one of us? Come on and get your overdose Collect it at the borderline And they want to get up in your head [Chorus:] Cause they know and so do I The high road is hard to find A detour to your new life Tell all of your friends goodbye It's too late to change your mind You let loss be your guide... It's too late to change your mind You let loss be your guide... It's too late to change your mind You let loss be your guide... It's too late to change your mind You let loss be your guide...

[@bbnnbb789]

Gonzo69batz love your screen name.

[@dramaticsoul6586]

@@rejectedmedia420 😂😂 too Christian to be a really good song.

[@SimulationThesis]

Just discovered this tune and this band a couple days ago, they have the timeless feel of Pink Floyd or Genesis, which is ever so rare to find these days. Absolute ecstasy to hear something new like this which is simultaneously so classic!

[@willdavis7846]

I was thinking the same shit but with radiohead instead of genesis

[@GoodStarfish]

100%

[@darrenwalshe8513]

The shins-phantom limb. Danger mouse 🐁

[@jeanamillis3078]

This is the first song my husband and I heard from these guys and 14 yrs later we still love their music 🎶 💜

[@Charlie-qc5cs]

James Mercer is just too talented for me to handle

[@lillianwheeler6118]

Charlie D I like ice cream

[@felixibbgames]

agree

[@itsdalecooper6438]

The Shins + Broken Bells = My Quarantine Playlist

[@marwanderley]

Ohhh yes ohhhhh yes 🙏🏻

[@VonMcGaha]

Listen to Bianca by Kent

[@TanyaKatherine]

So the video is one thing, but the lyrics are totally other unexplored territory and grounds... my mind is blown. So much to unpack. wow.

[@ajsingh1487]

This song reminds me of all the happiness and sadness in my life it's just that amazing

[@mbrad2002]

exactly!!

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

Love anything James Mercer does and was overjoyed with the Broken Bells. For some reason this song makes me think of Supertramp. Love it. The outro is gorgeous.

[@S.D.M022]

I’m so happy I found this song after over a decade. I didn’t know the name of song/artist so I was really lucky! Heard it during a huge crossroads in life. What a masterpiece!!!

[@ronaldgreenwell9674]

I highly doubt I'll ever forget this song. Got me through some pretty tough shit.

[@MurcuryEntertainment]

Returning to this song 13 years after it was posted, it's wild that it's been this long. I was still in highschool when this song came out, like 11th grade or something. Now I'm almost 30. Still doesn't feel like it's been that long.

[@pugman8249]

30 here and same story it's wild Adam

[@MLG552]

This song is timeless.

[@pugman8249]

@@MLG552 it is. Reminds us all of a different time

[@Seattletyy93]

I could have made this exact comment. Word for word. Applies exactly the same. Hope you're all taking care of yourself. We're almost 30 now haha

[@USColdplayFan]

The ending to this song is so good I almost cried. That harmony is incredible. I'm so glad that I just discovered this band this morning

[@redbed5515]

14 years now wow almost 15

[@ProfessorFatMan]

Such a smooth start, gets you into it right away. Just one of those things other songs dont.

[@cycleof7s438]

Pissed off I just discovered this great band. Happy that I can enjoy all their beautiful music

[@bencepolyak980]

The vibe of this song is very unique, you hear it once and you'll love it forever. Thanks Árpi for showing me this track back in 2010.

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

"and I don’t know if you're dead or not if you're anyone" I felt those lyrics in my soul. I still come back to them all the time, they have this duality of melancholy and a bit of hopefulness in their sound. I need to get more albums by them.

[@Manchessollte421]

Just found this song via the radio and wow! I'm so impressed. Great sound, great lyrics.

[@Pokemo-er1qp]

Thanking an old friend for this one. SC thank you.

[@guidocrescitelli1347]

One of the most underrated song,,,

[@joannasoto5144]

That's what I'm saying! Love this song!

[@mervelerdenbiri]

👍

[@sevenleisure9063]

I still listen to this entire album at least once a day... it motivates me so... still years ahead of their time... thanks for the good vibes Broken Bell's...

[@joshuakirkwood666]

Everything James mercer touches turns to gold

[@thechicantique4567]

I've been listening intently to James Mercer for 20 years, and to this song for at least 10, and just now in 2021, it finally makes sense! 💛💛💛💛💛

[@dnagoddesshealings2212]

I freaking know right?

[@dy120481]

It's _CRAZY_ to think this song is almost ten years old.

[@j6sph]

its 11 now and i remember the first day i found it like it was yesterday

[@dy120481]

@@j6sph Same. Legitimately probably my favorite song of

[@dy120481]

the 2000's.

[@rochelle9022]

My brother used to constantly let me know there are more music available....lmao. Kiss my butt brother!! It makes him mad that I play certain songs over and over

[@rico76]

15yrs now 😮

[@dsJavi2]

so beautiful, thanks universe for the music and all your wonders for now and forever

[@mikeoconnell8031]

2024 yeah it's a groove. Say it with me

[@rymarroum1184]

I fell in love with the entire album, these two artists are one of my favorite. Wish there were more co-workers of this kind.

[@chuckfinley6156]

I'm visiting my Son in the Oregon rain today, and this song comes on. fantastic. would have never heard this back home.

[@sonnydee4253]

This whole album is amazing! Changed my life.

[@Tybone001]

Personally I feel the song is about PTSD, Stress, Suicide. something along those lines. Like the thoughts of someone saturated in depression and desperation to escape and possible acceptance to the outcome. This is what I hear, feel, and get from the lyrics. Clamoring and groveling for the high road we have our eyes set on. - Goldfish

[@cindytabor7154]

I think you r right about those thoughts. This song has a lot of meaning. The love of my life of 21 years took his own life. Suicide is very painful and hard. This song helps.✌ peace an 💘 love always an forever.C💕B

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Cindy Tabor I got on something like that too. The video got me thinking thrse people were in an accident, now their luves appear in snippets along this road, and yes, the words bring suicide to mind. There is just nothing like it to those left behind. I hope you are healing. Some of Chris Cornell's songs might help too.

[@lancethrustworthy]

A 'rock lament' with funk and contemporary bits.

[@4t949]

This is an underrated comment on an underrated video. I agree with you.

[@ImRickyIWin]

When I clicked on this I thought I would be hearing a new song but within the first 5 seconds I got goosebumps all over and a huge wave of nostalgia hit me. I totally forgot about this band and I'm so glad I decided to click this.

[@Chad_Thundercock_]

I haven't heard this song since shortly after it was released, but I remember loving the vibe. If I recall, it used to play in our home theater section when I worked at Best Buy. So tonight I'm driving back home on a 10 hour round trip, and I was turned around on a country road due to a fire. Detoured back through a little back woods town, and got to a fork in the road with a high road and a low road, and said to myself "I'm taking the high road!" I then instantly remembered this song after all these years and had to come back for a listen 😁

[@suzannemarie1674]

have loved this for years! nice to see them doing so well!

[@christopherframke3374]

I was born first day of Woodstock , music is my in my blood literally . That said , I listen to , and have heard more music than most . These guys are the modern day bee gees .

[@mickfunny4185]

@christopher framke dude you must be like 60years old now

[@christopherframke3374]

52 as a matter of fact

[@bonniemillhone6180]

Never get tired of this song. Amazing band, exquisite voices.

[@melvynkiro6389]

2020 Playlist ❤

[@MTHU0080]

I had to have listened to this song 100 times in my life time and I never knew this was James Mercer. Which I don't even mind, I'm glad 10+ years later I'm still falling in love with more of his music.

[@asocialfairy]

This song evokes such a deep emotional reaction in me...it's a nighttime driving song with somber, nostalgic undertones and it's just...so beautiful. Furthermore, this band is underrated AS HELL, making me even sadder! *I love Broke Bells sm*

[@mbrad2002]

62 years old and I absolutely love everything about this feel good heart felt little tune!! What is wrong with me??

[@robdisipherer5241]

Good choice , no question whatsoever.

[@kingofthestew1198]

Its the female vocals in the background. Late 60's early 70's feeling

[@mic_please]

​@kingofthestew1198 maybe grandpa found his crush 😂

[@Charisma151]

Music doesn't get better than this. God I love James Mercer so much.

[@rachel112263]

Heard this song on a college radio station while driving. Luckily, my car displayed the name. The minute I got home, I was here. I've since listened to every song by BB and love them all...but this one's my favorite.

[@sanchitvarma1282]

That outro still sends shivers down my spine. It's just so damn beautiful.

[@devamedina4682]

I was struggling with some major problems with family, finances, etc. when this song was released in the 2009/2010 time period and it helped me to get through my situation.

[@jackreed7287]

In time this will be a classic, because the melodies are so beautiful

[@LogicOverNonsense]

I suppose it's probably about what I was going through rather than the song, but this one gives me the feels...ok, it's the song too.

[@summerteeth99]

Should make every "greatest songs ever" list by any publication until the end of mankind.

[@chadwalsh6785]

I heard this song at a Wendys one day like 8 years ago. I could never find it online. One day i remembered it and looked it up and found it. Ive been jamming to it ever since:)

[@baerhomburg6447]

buy the album

[@amit.tyagi.officialcareerm3338]

Similar story, I heard it in like 2016 and finally found it 3 years later

[@scarfguy5337]

I was looking up songs about suicide

[@lancethrustworthy]

I can see where it could be adjusted into an anthem of sorts. Easier to sing than the current American anthem, that's for sure. Anthems with funk in 'em. I like that idea.

[@Pancho308]

Good for you, Chad. Right there with you. Did you get a Baconator?

[@kams912]

I'm old school punk rock and old rnb, among other 80's things and this song is in my top 10 for 3 years now. Well done, I appreciate you.

[@shaquanbradley2542]

Vh1 showed me this song when it first dropped as a teen. Changed my life

[@JonathanGorr]

This band is breaking my bells.

[@barbaraperez2327]

Hahahah

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

Well the bells were already broken, hence Broken bells lol

[@murrals]

Danger Mouse is one of the best producers around these days. From Gorillaz, Sparklehorse, Portugal the Man, Gnarls Barkley, to Broken Bells. It doesn't hurt that he is a band member of Broken Bells.

[@XsC0cX]

Joshua Murray don’t forget about Danger Doom

[@murraymoore7784]

i have your last name

[@Skysmeller1]

Don’t forget MF DOOM 😃

[@Bestdealsonlinebuynow]

And Black Keys.

[@TheSoup222222]

chilly peppers too

[@Eddytorial]

it was 2013, i just discovered the spotify and as soon as I open that page it suggest me this album, since then almost whole album is in my playlist. I feel so lucky I came across this band. 🤘

[@Tawltale]

Man this is good music

[@jowga]

Agreed

[@mikedixon3303]

This song is so deep. I can't begin to say how important the high road is and how hard it is. Every time I hear this song it makes me want to be a better person. It's very deep. I want to hear what this song means to some people. Please leave me a reply. I want to see if people get it.

[@hajaarrcm4588]

I actually don’t , can u tell me?

[@Kieron-e5l]

I never thought digital sounds in a song would be "delightful!. Great song!.

[@roberthill3051]

One of the greatest songs, right?

[@natura808]

The symbolism sends me back to the R.E.M. - Losing My Religion

[@natura808]

The symbolism sends me back to the R.E.M. - Losing My Religion

[@dunzodonalds]

...when I can't handle the switch up at 2:45, I just roll it back to the beginning until I'm ready.

[@iambiggus]

Take your time brother.

[@johngilbert4520]

Maybe the best explanation of this song I’ve seen. Thank you. At this stage of my life it hits home. Got to keep moving

[@ritvikasthana]

It wasn’t recommended, we searched for this masterpiece.

[@FoldGishy]

Too right lol such a classic

[@melissachacko284]

Me too

[@benspicer7470]

Same!

[@dylanrich5256]

Forgot about it searched for hours till I finally remembered the name lol

[@shawnclancy5385]

A masterpiece indeed.

[@pe2062]

Whenever this song's vocals start I think of The Church's Under The Milky Way , gives me that same melancholy vibe. LOVE IT

[@stevendodd4751]

Amen 🎉prayers 🙏 🙌 ❤️ 💖

[@GamesWithRilo]

The Harmony at the end is the chillest!

[@bellrose2659]

[Verse 1] We're bound to wait all night She's bound to run amok Invested enough in it anyhow And to each his own The garden is sorting out She curls her lips on a barrel "I don't know if you're dead or not If you're anyone" [Pre-Hook] Come on and get the minimum Before you open up your eyes This army has so many heads, to analyze Come on and get your overdose Collect it at the borderline And they want to get up in your head [Hook] Cause they know and so do I The high road is hard to find A detour in your new life Tell all of your friends goodbye [Verse 2] The dawn to end all nights That's all we hoped it was A break from the warfare in your house But to each his own A soldier is bailing out And curled his lips on the barrel And I don't know if the dead can talk, to anyone [Pre-Hook] Come on and get the minimum Before you open up your eyes This army has so many heads, are you one of us? Come on and get your overdose Collect it at the borderline And they want to get up in your head [Hook] Cause they know and so do I The high road is hard to find A detour in your new life Tell all of your friends goodbye [Outro] It's too late to change your mind You've let loss be your guide It's too late to change your mind You've let loss be your guide It's too late to change your mind You've let loss be your guide It's too late to change your mind You've let loss be your guide

[@muratdenizakpinar]

Love from Turkey. One of the best music group for me. Listening for years. Keep up good work :)

[@sage678]

The emotions this song invokes is too much.. “it’s too late to change your mind, you let loss be your guide” :’(

[@joshpalmertree2256]

Same

[@gabrielbizzlebop4702]

brings back memories of taking bus to school from 8th grade to 10th grade. this Song was in the background when bus was going to school. good times.

[@aghenry]

My God, your comment made me feel old. I remember Sound Garden, Peal Jam, Radiohead, and STP playing on the bus -- and Pink Floyd.

[@proxymoxie]

aghenry peal jam lmfao xD

[@KimbErly-cf5ro]

aghenry me too! I remember black hole sun got so played out and I was rocking doc Martin's...it feels like I fell asleep and all of a sudden I'm old, that's how fast it went....

[@brandtnesbitt776]

I heard this a few years ago. Love this song. Yes. I let loss be my guide.. now? The burning bridges will light my way.

[@maurice4680]

These guys came back from the 80s and broughts us the best music they could find

[@aaronr5422]

Thank you Bill Burr for reminding me of this masterpiece. I haven’t heard this song in 10 years and totally forgot about it.

[@gustavofring8765]

Andrew Themeles actually

[@theopiumden1551]

Dude that's how I found this too, and the funny thing is I'm a huge fan of The Shins but didn't know about Broken Bells, when I heard the song I was like, "why does that voice sound so familiar"

[@matthewryan4344]

Dark, obscure, lost, oblivious, beautiful song!!

[@richardbourne6660]

The perfect song

[@grav3yardgirl08]

These people are amazing and always have a place in my heart

[@barbarascully565]

Most ridiculous song ever- so deep and intricate meanings - I can't even wrap my head around this!!!👌👌👌👌

[@jacksonfreaks.4767]

If you're listening to this song in 2023, you're a legend! Carry on being one

[@strangewayfaringstranger]

I'm listening in '24 and beyond.

[@marilynclark7298]

I love this...I forgot the name and searched for 45 minutes for this song and found it with these words..."Come out and get the Minimum"...

[@rikibradshaw9628]

Brilliant song! It touches you in so many ways, it's impossible not to like!

[@srushtisawant1727]

Aaah that's a smooth song!

[@LNClubsTheaters]

"The dawn to end all nights, that's all we hoped it was..."

[@devamedina4682]

The high road is hard to find when things get hard in life. I had been there already 12 years ago back in 2010 when I had money problems, family problems and losing my apartment. 12 years later now in 2023 many more people are starting to feel the pain that I felt 12 years ago in 2010.

[@RedRumble14]

Hope uve dealt with yours by now

[@selGdemparamtwilight]

why does every song of theirs give me deja vu????

[@basileleftheriades9736]

Been listening to them everyday for 2 years lol, please make another album

[@carljacobus2036]

"It's too late to change your mind, you let loss be your guide." Love this!

[@brentbear4917]

This is a groove

[@jojobaby180]

mmmmm groove

[@cotyjames9709]

MUCHAS GROOVEY