Such Great Heights
The Postal Service · Give Up (10th Anniversary Edition) [2013]
that the freckles in our eyes
are mirror images
and when we kiss they're perfectly aligned.
And I have to speculate
that God Himself did make
us into corresponding shapes
like puzzle pieces from the clay.
And true it may seem like a stretch
but it's thoughts like this that catch
my troubled head when you're away
and when I am missing you to death.
And when you are out there on the road
for several weeks of shows
and when you scan the radio
I hope this song will guide you home.
they will see us waving from such great heights
"come down now" they'll say
but everything looks perfect from far away
"come down now" but we'll stay
I tried my best to leave
this all on your machine
but the persistent beat
it sounded thin upon the sending.
and that frankly will not fly
you'll hear the shrillest highs
and lowest lows with the windows down
and this is guiding you home.
they will see us waving from such great heights
"come down now" they'll say
but everything looks perfect from far away
"come down now" but we'll stay
they will see us waving from such great heights
"come down now" they'll say
but everything looks perfect from far away
"come down now" but we'll stay
they will see us waving from such great heights
"come down now" they'll say
but everything looks perfect from far away
"come down now" but we'll stay
Such Great Heights
Such Great Heights stands as the defining track from The Postal Service's debut album, Give Up. Released in 2003, the song propelled the electronic indie project into widespread recognition, blending Ben Gibbard's introspective songwriting with Jimmy Tamborello's intricate production. The recording features a distinctive, driving beat and layered synthesizers that became hallmarks of the band's sound. As a cornerstone of the early 2000s indie electronic movement, the track captures a sense of wistful optimism that resonated deeply with listeners. Its enduring popularity has cemented its status as a modern classic within the genre, showcasing the group's ability to craft emotionally rich, danceable music that transcends its initial release era.

