🚀 "High Steppin'" serves as a mission statement for the Closer Than Together era, signaling the band’s shift toward more personal and socially conscious storytelling while refusing to be pinned down by a single musical genre.
Halfway through, the music shifts into a dramatic monologue about the "warfare" of daily life and the relentless march of time. The Avett Brothers - High Steppin
Seth Avett appears in the shotgun seat dressed as a skeletal "Death" figure, serving as a constant reminder of mortality even during the song's most "sunny" moments. 🚀 "High Steppin'" serves as a mission statement
The accompanying music video, which features Scott driving a vintage Ford truck in a red rhinestone Nudie suit, visualizes these themes through surreal imagery. The accompanying music video, which features Scott driving
The song begins with a driving, upbeat tempo that Scott Avett describes as a deliberate contrast to its weightier themes. It features:
Daily Song Discussion #136: High Steppin' : r/TheAvettBrothers