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.
Sunrise Goodbyes
Houston Calls Lyrics
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Red sequined dress that could kill anyone
The music moves you like good poetry
I wish I lacked this anonymity
It strikes me funny when you mouth the words
To "Am I Wrong" a song I've only heard
While sipping whiskey living out a lie
A perfect portrait hosting you and I
[Chorus]
A made up romance, my soliloquy will read
I know I'm lost again, my timing's off again
Because something lacks in your passing eyes
It's lust and libido
Why give up this opportunity?
Give it a go and maybe you will see
So take a chance it'll be alright
And that's all you've got to go on
You dance around my head throughout the day
A want, a wish, a will to have my way
And when I fumble over words you smile
You'll kiss my cheek and say, "I like your style."
Dream a dream of our life story
I will tell it over and again
I'll tell the world just how you got that
Got that perfect smile I can't withstand
Let me kiss your index finger
I'll point out how you've made me crazy
I know I'd do it all the same way
I'd do it all the same
[Chorus]
Dream a dream of our life story
I will tell it over and again
I'll tell the world just how you got that
Let me kiss your index finger
I'll point out how you've made me crazy
I know I'd do it all the same way
[Chorus]
Why give up this opportunity?
If I can't be near you then I'd rather be
In hell forever I'll think of you
So just give me chances to go on
The lyrics to Houston Calls's song Sunrise Goodbyes describe a moment between two people, where the singer is struck by the beauty of the moment and the person he is with. The setting sun is the backdrop to the scene, with the person he is with wearing a red sequined dress that catches his eye. As they listen to music, the singer becomes aware of his anonymity and wishes that he could be closer to the other person. However, despite the moment feeling like a perfect romance, he knows that it is just a fleeting moment of lust and not true love.
The chorus talks about how the singer knows that he is lost and his timing is off, as he struggles to find the right way to connect with the person he is with. He dreams of their future together and tells the world how much he loves her smile. Despite the difficulties they face, he knows that he would do everything the same way if he had the chance because he loves her.
The song is about the fleeting moments of lust and love between two people and the desire to seize those moments and make them last forever. It is a reminder that sometimes the connections we make with others are only temporary and that true love is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Amidst a smile the setting sun
While you are smiling in the beauty of sunset, we are together in this moment.
Red sequined dress that could kill anyone
You look stunning in your vibrant red dress that could attract anyone's attention.
The music moves you like good poetry
The melody of the music touches your soul, just like good poetry does.
I wish I lacked this anonymity
I wish I could reveal my true identity and be with you without any secrets.
It strikes me funny when you mouth the words
It amuses me when you sing along to a song you barely know the lyrics of.
To "Am I Wrong" a song I've only heard
You are singing along to a song called "Am I Wrong" that I have never heard before.
While sipping whiskey living out a lie
We are pretending that everything between us is real while drinking whiskey and trying to enjoy the moment.
A perfect portrait hosting you and I
We are creating a perfect image of us being together and happy, like a portrait.
A made up romance, my soliloquy will read
Our romance is not real, and I am the only one involved in this made-up story of love and passion.
I know I'm lost again, my timing's off again
I feel lost and unsure of what I should do, and I am always mistiming things.
Because something lacks in your passing eyes
I can sense that there is something missing in your gaze when you look at me.
It's lust and libido
The only thing that exists between us is sexual attraction and passion.
Why give up this opportunity?
We should take this chance and not waste it.
Give it a go and maybe you will see
Let's try to be together and see what happens.
So take a chance it'll be alright
Let's take a risk and hope that everything will work out in the end.
You dance around my head throughout the day
I can't stop thinking about you, and your image is always in my mind all day long.
A want, a wish, a will to have my way
All I want is to be with you, and I hope that my desires will come true someday.
And when I fumble over words you smile
Even when I'm nervous and can't express myself properly, you still smile and accept me for who I am.
You'll kiss my cheek and say, "I like your style."
You show me your affection by kissing me on the cheek and complimenting me.
Dream a dream of our life story
Let's imagine what our life together could be like in the future.
I will tell it over and again
I will keep telling our story and daydreaming about it.
I'll tell the world just how you got that
I'll proudly tell everyone how you stole my heart and captured my attention.
Got that perfect smile I can't withstand
You have a perfect smile that I can't resist.
Let me kiss your index finger
I want to express my love and affection by kissing your index finger.
I'll point out how you've made me crazy
I'll admit that you have driven me crazy with your beauty and charm.
I know I'd do it all the same way
Even if I had to go through all of this again, I would still fall in love with you.
If I can't be near you then I'd rather be
If I can't be with you physically, then I would rather think about you every moment of my life.
In hell forever I'll think of you
Even if I go to hell, I'll never stop loving you and thinking about you.
So just give me chances to go on
Please don't give up on me, and let me have a chance to love you and make things right between us.
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@lecheesemeister
ohmygoodness. I forgot about this song... it's been years, aw i love it :]
@cr5765
the memories =]
@coronabomb
I love this song,
@joshuasnore3600
coronabomb Just so you know the person who wrote this songs parents were not immigrants.
@jasonmontes5926
this is my jam