Originally written as a traditional country song, the band experimented during production to create a sound that blends bubbly synths and a hard-hitting snare with their signature acoustic elements. Scott Avett described this deconstruction as a way to make the song's underlying themes feel weightier.
"High Steppin'" is a lead single by the American folk-rock band (often misheard or mistyped as "The A Vet Brothers"), released in June 2019. The track served as the introduction to their tenth studio album, Closer Than Together . Song Background and Style High Stepping The A Vet Brothers MP3 Download
Despite its upbeat "rhinestone cowboy" groove, the lyrics explore darker undertones of mortality and self-reflection. Key lyrics include: "I'm a high steppin', high bettin' / Love givin', I'm a love gettin' / I'm a stranger, I love stretchin' out my wheels" . Originally written as a traditional country song, the
The official video features the band in vibrant Western wear, taking a sunny countryside drive that culminates in a line dance with the Purple Charlotte Steppers Club . A symbolic figure of Death, played by Seth Avett, rides shotgun throughout the journey. Where to Download and Stream The track served as the introduction to their
"High Steppin'" is available for MP3 download and digital streaming across all major music platforms: The Avett Brothers - High Steppin'