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.
High Rise
Houston Calls Lyrics
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A cup of coffee and a long walk through the park
Down from this rooftop I see the pond and the great lawn through the dark
Just when should I tell you?
That's always been the toughest part
I know how it ends but not how it starts
[Chorus]
An that's all for now
I'm running out of time, just tell me how to make this right
Because I'm sick of planning ways to make you mine
Recounting all the lines I'd give to your expectant eyes
But I failed to see the signs
It's not the first time that my thoughts would get the best of me
So I'll keep to myself, and just keep on thinking wishfully
I know that this won't help
I need to say this to your face
We both know this talk won't take place
[Chorus]
Don't bother to tell me
This time I can see in your eyes
That I'm caught between perfect lies and an impossible dream
Just tell me how to make this right
Because I'm sick of planning ways to make you mine
Recounting all the lines I'd give to your expectant eyes
But I failed to see the signs
The song "High Rise" by Houston Calls is a reflective and introspective track that deals with unrequited love and missed opportunities. The lyrics depict the singer standing on a rooftop late at night, looking out over a park and contemplating how to express their feelings to the person they love. They acknowledge that they have been planning and reciting lines in their head, but have failed to see the signs that the other person may not feel the same way. The chorus expresses a sense of desperation and a desire to make things right, while also acknowledging that time is running out.
The verse "It's not the first time that my thoughts would get the best of me" suggests that this is a recurring issue for the singer, and that they struggle with overthinking and anxiety. They acknowledge that keeping their feelings inside and just "thinking wishfully" won't help, but they still don't know how to have the difficult conversation they need to have. The line "I know how it ends but not how it starts" adds an air of inevitability to the situation, as if the singer knows deep down that they are unlikely to get the response they hope for.
Overall, "High Rise" is a poignant and relatable song about the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of expressing one's feelings. The lyrics capture the sense of longing and vulnerability that comes with putting oneself out there, while also acknowledging the importance of taking risks and being honest with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll save this for late night
This is something I'll save for the late hours when everything is quiet.
A cup of coffee and a long walk through the park
I'll grab a warm cup of coffee and stroll through the park for a while.
Down from this rooftop I see the pond and the great lawn through the dark
From the rooftop, I can see the pond and the great lawn even though it's dark outside.
Just when should I tell you?
It's always hard to know when I should tell you something.
That's always been the toughest part
It's always been difficult for me to find the right timing to say something.
I know how it ends but not how it starts
I already know how things will ultimately unfold, but I'm not sure how to start the conversation.
So this is how I choose to bring this around
This is how I want to handle this situation.
An that's all for now
This is all I have to say for now.
I'm running out of time, just tell me how to make this right
I'm getting short on time, so please let me know how to fix this situation.
Because I'm sick of planning ways to make you mine
I'm tired of always trying to come up with ways to win your affection.
Recounting all the lines I'd give to your expectant eyes
I keep replaying in my mind all the things I would say to impress you.
But I failed to see the signs
Unfortunately, I didn't pick up on the cues you were giving me.
It's not the first time that my thoughts would get the best of me
I tend to overthink things which can cloud my judgment.
So I'll keep to myself, and just keep on thinking wishfully
I'll hold these thoughts to myself and continue to dwell on them in my head.
I know that this won't help
Deep down, I know that this isn't helping anything.
I need to say this to your face
I know that I have to tell you this in person.
We both know this talk won't take place
Despite knowing it needs to be said, we both know it's unlikely we'll have this conversation.
Don't bother to tell me
You don't have to say anything.
This time I can see in your eyes
I can tell by the look in your eyes how you really feel this time around.
That I'm caught between perfect lies and an impossible dream
I'm stuck in a situation where everything seems perfect but it's all built on lies and it feels like an impossible dream.
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