Riding High

Freek Banning Rideing Hi 86 Legacy

Rideing Hi

As one of the most uplifting and heartfelt tracks on the Regrets album, Riding High stands out as a love song about trust, commitment, and the fear of losing something real. Unlike the heavier themes of regret, betrayal, and loss found in other tracks, this song offers a moment of clarity, reassurance, and emotional surrender. It’s about finding someone who lifts you up, who makes love feel weightless yet strong, and learning to let go of fear to embrace something lasting.

The elongated, drifting vocal delivery in the verses creates a sense of floating through love, mimicking the feeling of surrendering to an emotional high. The opening lines, "I was driiiiiiifting, looooooost in the waaaaaaves," give a dreamy, almost hypnotic feel, reflecting how love can feel like a tide that carries you somewhere unexpected.

The pre-chorus addresses the fear of falling in love—a hesitation that comes from past wounds or uncertainty. "I was scared to fall, scared to break, but you held me close, said it’s okay," reveals that love is not just about passion, but also about reassurance, safety, and trust. This theme ties into the broader concept of the Regrets album, where the fear of making mistakes can sometimes keep people from experiencing something beautiful.

The chorus explodes into a declaration of commitment:
"I was riiiiding hiiiiigh for you, afraid to lose what felt so true."
This line perfectly captures the thrill and vulnerability of love—the idea that when something feels that good, there’s always an underlying fear of losing it. But the second half of the chorus dispels that fear, affirming that this love is unshakable, unbreakable, and built to last.

A unique and standout feature of Riding High is the bilingual second verse, which seamlessly alternates between English and Japanese word-for-word translations:
"You 君 and と me 僕, side 並 by んで side. No もう more ない tears 涙, no さよ good なら bye."
This fusion of languages emphasizes love as a universal language, breaking barriers and strengthening connection. It also symbolizes deep understanding between two people, where even if words fail, emotions remain clear. The verse highlights the intimacy and unity in a relationship where two hearts beat as one, regardless of differences.

By the outro, the song reaches its emotional peak, sealing the message of forever love:
"No chains, no doubts, only destiny."
This line serves as a final reassurance—love should not feel like a prison or a struggle, but like a natural force meant to be embraced.

Riding High is a feel-good, emotionally rich love song that counters the regrets found elsewhere in the album. It reminds listeners that even in a world full of uncertainty, love is a force worth believing in, worth riding high for.

Riding high

A quick remix of Phonte's "Sweet You" from the album No News is Good News

Sweet High (Phonte x Faze-O Mash Up)

I'm a young person who has always wanted to do music in some form, weather that's me making the beats that you have heard, or me messing around on the guitar or piano or what have you. I do this because I enjoy it, even if it was just my closest friends or mother listening I would still do this.

Expressing Myself through, Lyrics and Music is my way of cooping in this world <3

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