The Austin-born Texas artist has been writing since the release of his last album, his second, the irreverent and powerful ANYWHERE IN TEXAS, which featured a dozen songs written and co-written by Park, including “Cold in Colorado,” with its killer chorus hook; “Don’t Look,” which climbed The Texas Music Chart; a co-write with Wade Bowen, “A Woman Like You”; the hard-driving “First Day of Summer”; and the sentimental final cut, “These Days.”
The new FALL EP features five tunes in the same vein, universally melodic with bold yet personal lyrics, story-songs that come from the heart, sung in a pure, pitch-perfect yet understated voice that perfectly suits the songs and is easily identifiable on country radio.
The first single to radio, “All Night,” details how long it might take to heal a broken heart, with or without a new love. Branded by acoustic and steel guitars, the tune lays down a lively beat with a lyric that everyone who’s ever been hurt or sought relief from the pain can get behind.
With Park in the studio were Karl Schwoch (electric guitar), Will Armstrong (drums, percussion) and Eric Lenington (bass), and joining in were half a dozen other players, including Tommy Detamore on steel; John Michael Whitby, one of the record’s assistant producers, on piano and B3; Glenn Fukanaga on bass; and Wes Hightower with harmony vocals — basically the same crew that helped Park make SPRING EP.
The Park-Schwoch-Armstrong-Lenington quartet started to come together after December 2006 and a gig at Austin’s Broken Spoke opening for Asleep at the Wheel. Since then, they’ve also performed with or opened for Clint Black, Tracy Lawrence, Mark Chestnutt, Gary Allan, Pat Green, Jack Ingram, Randy Rogers Band and Eli Young Band, around 175 shows a year.
Among their many radio singles, including “Tossin’ and Turnin’,” “Baby I’m Gone,” “Big Time” and “Half Empty Shotgun,” Park’s “Somebody’s Trying to Steal My Heart” climbed to #16 on The Texas Music Chart.
Park and his touring band crossed Texas and the Midwest in spring and early summer for SPRING EP. They'll continue touring, with CD Release Shows behind FALL EP.
Park believes today’s music scene and the whole business is changing, that consistent touring deserves consistent recording, and that giving fans new music quickly is the main objective. As for the coming months and the promise of regular releases, the idea is also to let fans in on the making of the next album; Park wants to know what they think of the songs in the release packages via the Web and which they want to hear over and over.
All Night
Kyle Park Lyrics
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They know that I'm lonely
Tnow that it's only...
A matter of time before I break down
You're my only, you're why I'm lonely
They say a night on the town is goin to save me
They say I'll figure it out even if it takes me...
All Night, I'm gonna be alright
I know heartache heals in time
And it might take awhile to see, all the things I need
To mend this broken heart of mine
It's gonna take me all night
So we go out to my favorite place
They know that I'm lonely because they all know me
Then walks in the most beautiful face
She says "I know you don't know me, but I can tell you're lonely"
We may not have much time but maybe I can save you
I said "Girl I'll let you try cause even if it takes you."
All Night, I'm gonna be alright
I know heartache heals in time
And It might take awhile to see, all the things I need
To mend this broken heart of mine
It's gonna take me all night
They say a night on the town is goin to save me
They say I'll figure it out even if it takes me...
All Night, I'm gonna be alright
I know heartache heals in time
And it might take awhile to see, all the things I need
To mend this broken heart of mine
It's gonna take me...
All Night, I'm gonna be alright
I know heartache heals in time
And it might take awhile to see, all the things I need
To mend this broken heart of mine
It's gonna take me all night
.All Night
In Kyle Park's song "All Night," the first verse sets the stage of the singer's loneliness and impending emotional breakdown. His friends come over to try and cheer him up, and suggest that a night out on the town may do the trick. The chorus reinforces the idea that it may take all night for the singer to heal from heartbreak and find the things he needs to mend his broken heart. The second verse introduces a beautiful stranger who walks into the singer's favorite place. Despite not knowing each other, she can sense his loneliness and offers to try and save him. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the notion that healing takes time and may require a full night of seeking solace.
The lyrics of "All Night" speak to the universal experience of heartbreak and the search for healing. The juxtaposition of grief and partying is interesting, as it suggests that sometimes we need to surround ourselves with others and experiences to move on, even if it's just for one night. The specific language of "it's gonna take me all night" is poignant, as it implies that the singer is willing to put in the time and effort to heal. Overall, "All Night" is a relatable and emotionally resonant song that captures the ups and downs of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday My Friends came around
My friends came to visit me yesterday
They know that I'm lonely
They are aware that I am feeling lonely
Tnow that it's only...
It's now a matter of time...
A matter of time before I break down
It won't take long before I feel emotionally overwhelmed
You're my only, you're why I'm lonely
I feel lonely because I don't have you
They say a night on the town is goin to save me
My friends believe that going out for the night will make me feel better
They say I'll figure it out even if it takes me...
They believe I will find a solution to my problems, no matter how long it takes
All Night, I'm gonna be alright
I'll be okay for the entire night
I know heartache heals in time
I understand that emotional pain takes time to heal
And it might take awhile to see, all the things I need
It could take a while before I understand what I need to do to heal
To mend this broken heart of mine
To fix my heart that is currently in pain
It's gonna take me all night
It will require the full night for me to work through my emotions
So we go out to my favorite place
We head out to my preferred destination
They know that I'm lonely because they all know me
My friends are able to recognize that I'm feeling lonely because of how well they know me
Then walks in the most beautiful face
Suddenly, the most beautiful person enters the room
She says 'I know you don't know me, but I can tell you're lonely'
She recognizes that I am feeling lonely even though we have never met
We may not have much time but maybe I can save you
We might not have enough time, but perhaps I can help you feel better
I said 'Girl I'll let you try cause even if it takes you.'
I agree to let her try to help me feel better, even if it takes a while
All Night, I'm gonna be alright
I will be okay throughout the night
It's gonna take me...
It will require...
Contributed by Thomas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.