"High Road" is a song by American singer Koe Wetzel, released on June 7, 2024 as the third single from his upcoming sixth studio album 9 Lives. It features American singer Jessie Murph and the highest-charting song for both artists, peaking at number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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| Single by Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie Murph | ||||
| from the album 9 Lives | ||||
| Released | June 7, 2024 | |||
| Length | 2:59 | |||
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| "High Road" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editKoe Wetzel spoke of the song:
"High Road" is a good example of how this album shows a different side of me than people might expect. Every record's almost turning a new leaf, always a left turn because of how honest I am. But this? It's what the people have been expecting from me, but we hadn't gotten there yet. It's a grown-up version of me.[1]
Composition
editMuch like Koe Wetzel's previous single "Sweet Dreams", the song combines R&B elements into his style of country rock. The lyrics find Wetzel dealing with a rocky relationship by calming down and using drugs, which he refers to as taking the "high road". Jessie Murph sings from the perspective of the woman in this relationship.[1]
Music video
editAn official music video for the song was released on June 27, 2024.[2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 46 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 30 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 72 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 8 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[7] | 27 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ a b Young, Casey (June 7, 2024). "Koe Wetzel Takes The "High Road" On New Single Featuring Jessie Murph". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ Young, Casey (June 27, 2024). "Koe Wetzel And Jessie Murph Release New Music Video For "High Road"". Whiskey Riff. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Koe Wetzel / Jessie Murph – High Road". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 29, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Country Songs: June 22, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2024.