Despite the dark undertones, the song concludes with a message of resilience, suggesting that "the very last word is love". Visual Narrative: Riding with Death
The song begins with a driving, upbeat tempo that Scott Avett describes as a deliberate contrast to its weightier themes. It features: The Avett Brothers - High Steppin
Halfway through, the music shifts into a dramatic monologue about the "warfare" of daily life and the relentless march of time. Despite the dark undertones, the song concludes with
Released in June 2019 as the lead single for their album Closer Than Together , "High Steppin'" represents a bold, experimental pivot for The Avett Brothers. While the band is traditionally rooted in acoustic folk and Americana, this track blends their signature strings with pulsating 1980s-style synths and a spoken-word interlude, creating a sonic landscape that is both catchy and intentionally jarring. Musical Composition and Contrast Released in June 2019 as the lead single
Scott and Seth Avett share lead vocals, maintaining the brotherly harmony that has defined their nearly two-decade career. Lyrical Themes: Mortality and Choice