High Road (Koe Wetzel song) explained

High Road
Cover:Koe Wetzel - High Road.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie Murph
Album:9 Lives
Released:June 7, 2024
Length:2:59
Label:
Producer:
  • Mr. Gabriel
  • Josh Serrato
  • Carrie K
  • Ben Maddahi
Chronology:Koe Wetzel
Prev Title:Sweet Dreams
Prev Year:2024

"High Road" is a song by American singer Koe Wetzel, released on June 7, 2024 as the third single from his sixth studio album 9 Lives. It features American singer Jessie Murph and the highest-charting song for both artists, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Background

Koe 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

Much 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.

Music video

An official music video for the song was released on June 27, 2024.[2]

Chart performance

"High Road" debuted at number 54 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the week dated July 27, 2024.[3]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] 30
Global 200 (Billboard)[5] 72
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 8
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 22
US Country Airplay (Billboard)[8] 32
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 8

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young . Casey . Koe Wetzel Takes The "High Road" On New Single Featuring Jessie Murph . Whiskey Riff . 28 June 2024 . June 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: Young . Casey . Koe Wetzel And Jessie Murph Release New Music Video For "High Road" . Whiskey Riff . 28 June 2024 . June 27, 2024.
  3. Billboard Country Update. Billboard. July 19, 2024. July 20, 2024.
  4. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of June 29, 2024. Billboard. June 28, 2024.
  5. Billboard Global 200: Week of June 22, 2024. Billboard. June 28, 2024.
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 17, 2024. June 28, 2024.
  7. Billboard Hot 100: Week of August 3, 2024. Billboard. July 30, 2024.
  8. Billboard Country Update. Billboard. August 16, 2024. August 17, 2024.
  9. Hot Country Songs: June 22, 2024. Billboard. June 28, 2024.