While they began performing live in June 2003, they soon released their 4 Song Sampler, produced by Hidden in Plain View's Rob Freeman, to help spread the word. Due to various national tours with bands such as Hidden in Plain View, The Academy Is... and Hellogoodbye, Houston Calls' fanbase grew steadily, until in spring 2004, Clayton left the band. Through mutual friends, Josh Grigsby was introduced to the band and became their drummer on May 15, 2004. The newly manned five-piece went into the studio with producer Jesse Cannon, to record their Sampler Volume 2 (2004). A few months after its release in August 2004, Houston Calls became the second band to sign with Rushmore Records, a subsidiary record label of Drive-Thru Records, who the band had been friends with ever since their formation.
On August 2, 2005, the band's official debut album, A Collection of Short Stories, was released. Produced by Ed Rose, the CD contained eleven songs, three of which had previously been released on their two samplers.
In November 2006, Kenny Ryan announced he was leaving the band, Houston Calls found a replacement in Jose Lopez in Feburary 2007 who had been filling in for Kenny.
In April 2008, the band entered the studio with producer Mark Weinberg to record their follow up to A Collection of Short Stories, The End of an Error and was released on October 14, 2008, along with the single "Life Won't Wait". The album was made available to stream via AOL on the day of release. The band went on a UK Tour as main support newcomers You Me At Six. Farewell were the openers.
At the end of December 2008, founding member Jarrett Seltzer left after no longer wishing to tour as a musician. Two weeks later, it was announced that Jose Lopez would no longer be in the band due to personal reasons. The band has announced that Dan Diaz of Red Light Green Light will be filling Jose's spot. Jason Jaksetic of The Pilot will be filling in on bass. The tour will go on as planned.
On June 9, 2009, the band officially announced that they are disbanding. They will play their last show on August 29, 2009, at School of Rock in their hometown.
Some of the members brand new band Future of the Party with some of the Paulson members.
Dork Thinks He's Gonna Drown
Houston Calls Lyrics
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that I am stronger and faster than you could ever imagine
You knew this would happen
But still you chose to do just what they told you to do
And now I'm coming for you to leave you black and blue
I swear I'll show you something knew
I'm gonna do what I have to do to you
You best not come at me or you're beat
To this day you can't see me
You best not catch me in the street
If you fucking come at me you're beat
To this day you can't see me
I swear I'm coming for you, I'm coming to prove
I swear I'm coming for you, I'm coming to prove
I'll bend and bend ‘til you break, while making up for lost time
Go put some glasses on, so you can find your lost mind
I don't care what you think, I just hope that I get to see your whole ship sink
And while you're drowning and gasping for air
You'll meet the sole of my shoe with the top of your head
You best not catch me in the street
You best not come at me or you're beat
To this day you can't see me
You best not catch me in the street
If you fucking come at me you're beat
To this day you can't see me
We trusted you to hold us up, but you let us down
We trusted you to hold us up, and you let us down
We trusted you to hold us up, but you let us down
You best not catch me in the street
You best not come at me or you're beat
To this day you can't see me
You best not catch me in the street
If you fucking come at me you're beat
To this day you can't see me
The lyrics of Houston Calls' song "Dork Thinks He's Gonna Drown" is about standing up to a bully who has let the singer down. The singer is coming for the bully to prove that he is stronger and faster than what the bully might think. The bully had a chance to make better choices, but still chose to follow the path they were told to follow. Now, the singer is going to do what he needs to do to show the bully a thing or two. The lyrics talk about not being caught on the street and the consequences that the bully will face if they come at the singer. The song concludes with the message that the bully has let people down who trusted them, and now they are getting what they deserved.
The song's overall theme is expressing one's frustration with those who bully and let others down. The lyrics are aggressive and carry a message of standing up to those who are bullying or trying to take advantage of others. However, it is essential to note that the song does not promote violence, but rather emphasizes the importance of standing up for oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear I'm coming for you, I'm coming to prove that I am stronger and faster than you could ever imagine
I am out to prove that I am stronger and faster than you could ever imagine, and I will be coming for you to demonstrate it
You knew this would happen But still you chose to do just what they told you to do And now I'm coming for you to leave you black and blue I swear I'll show you something new I'm gonna do what I have to do to you
You knew the consequences of your actions, but you still went ahead and followed instructions, which has caused me to come for you and give you a beating. I am determined to show you something new, and I will do whatever it takes to make that happen
You best not catch me in the street You best not come at me or you're beat To this day you can't see me If you fucking come at me you're beat To this day you can't see me
If you come across me in the street, you better stay away or else you will get beaten. Even to this day, you cannot see me, which means you cannot beat me
I'll bend and bend ‘til you break, while making up for lost time Go put some glasses on, so you can find your lost mind I don't care what you think, I just hope that I get to see your whole ship sink And while you're drowning and gasping for air You'll meet the sole of my shoe with the top of your head
I will continue to push you until you break, while also making up for lost time. You need to put on some glasses to find your lost mind. I do not care about your thoughts, I only want to see you fail completely. As you drown and struggle for air, I will hit your head with the sole of my shoe
We trusted you to hold us up, but you let us down We trusted you to hold us up, and you let us down We trusted you to hold us up, but you let us down
We had faith in you to support us, but you disappointed us and let us down repeatedly
Contributed by Noah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.