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.
Up All Night
Houston Calls Lyrics
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when we hear certain songs that hit the spot and put us in a world that's not.
Sing me songs sue
Tuck me in too
When "High and Dry" is on
Nothing goes wrong
She has a curious and uncanny charm that really attracts me.
What's the matter with me because I know I can't commit to you?
Something's funny when you make me so giddy and you know it's true.
(something is missing and you know it's true
The song "Up All Night" by Houston Calls is about two people who meet up to chat over coffee and cigarettes, discussing how certain songs have the ability to transport us to a world that's different from our everyday life, and how they make us feel. The lyrics ask the person to sing songs and tuck them in when "High and Dry" is on, indicating that listening to music can be therapeutic, and comforting during difficult times.
Continuing the theme of the song, the singer talks about a woman who has an uncanny charm and stabilizing presence in his life. However, he admits that he cannot commit to her, and that something is missing, though he cannot pinpoint what it is. The lyrics suggest that listening to music and talking about our feelings can bring temporary relief, but it's still hard to navigate our own emotions and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
We meet for coffee and a cigarette and talk about how feelings get
We discuss how certain songs affect our emotions and take us to a different place over coffee and cigarettes.
when we hear certain songs that hit the spot and put us in a world that's not.
Certain songs have the power to take us away to another world and make us feel something special.
Sing me songs sue
Sing me songs, Sue.
Tuck me in too
Also, please tuck me in.
When "High and Dry" is on
Especially when the song "High and Dry" is playing.
Nothing goes wrong
Everything seems just right.
She seems like someone who'll be there for me I'm loving that stability
I appreciate the stability and reliability that she brings to my life, and it feels like she will be there for me.
She has a curious and uncanny charm that really attracts me.
There's something intriguing and unique about her that draws me to her.
What's the matter with me because I know I can't commit to you?
I am struggling to understand why I cannot fully commit to our relationship.
Something's funny when you make me so giddy and you know it's true.
There's something indescribable about how happy you make me feel, and I know you can sense it too.
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JongYi
How have I never heard this?