So let’s hope it’s not Pete himself whose successes we’re singing. Charitably, then, Team Pete may see in the song a metaphor for the country — the mayor has high hopes for America.

Dan Kiernan came in with "High Hopes" and left with, well, high hopes. He blew the Coaches away during his Blind Audition in the premiere episode of The Voice Season 27, prompting Kelsea Ballerini ...

— Betty Buckley (@BettyBuckley) June 20, 2020 The song “High Hopes” was played as Donald Trump Jr. walked out to a gathering of young supporters at the Dream City Church in Phoenix.

— Betty Buckley (@BettyBuckley) June 20, 2020 The song “High Hopes” was played as Donald Trump Jr. walked out to a gathering of young supporters at the Dream City Church in Phoenix.