High Ideals Lyrics

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Cover art for High Ideals lyrics by Elbow

This song reflects on the disappointment of finding your youthful ire dampened by middle age.

Frontman Guy Garvey explained; "You lose your pushy side when you hit middle age. You can't keep partying like we have for 20 years. I used to love running into a crowded rock 'n' roll bar and spending all night throwing shapes (British term for dancing) and looking at girls. Now we love nothing more than the corner of a quiet pub, and a bloody good chat."