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Open up the Pages

by Mark Houston

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“Open up the Pages” is a dynamic and energetic alternative/rock/folk track centered around layered guitars, harmony-led vocals, and a driving drum beat. Released on 1/29, this track is the first single released in promotion of my upcoming debut album.

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You just live your life to please
You try to put everyone else at ease
(You're doing the best you can)
You're always doing the things you're told
While you dream about being bold
(You'd say "who do you think I am?")

Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place
With time you slip away
Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place
Hands up, anchors away
Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place
With your headstone engraved
Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place, it's falling into place

Open up the pages you know you're meant to read
Because every day that's wasted is a day you cannot keep
You never know what you'll find when you read between the lines
Because everything that changes is the way it's meant to be

Day in day out it feels the same
You know this is a game that you don't want to play
(Yet here you still remain)
You're getting tired of staying in your lane
When everything seems to get in your way
(But you know you'll always take the blame)

You're tired of walking down the row
Sick of letting everybody else go
But maybe they wouldn't mind a show?
You know you're gonna give it to 'em that's for sure

Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place
With time you slip away
Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place
Hands up, anchors away
Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place
With your headstone engraved
Every little bit day by day, it's falling into place, it's falling into place

Open up the pages you know you're meant to read
Because every day that's wasted is a day you cannot keep
You never know what you'll find when you read between the lines
Because everything that changes is the way it's meant to...
The way it's meant to...
The way it's meant to be

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released January 21, 2021
• Vocals, guitars, bass, and xylophone performed and tracked by Mark Houston
• Drums and percussion performed by Luke Westermeyer and tracked by Jimmy Hill at Amplified Wax Recording Studio (Spokane, WA)
• Mixed and mastered by Jimmy Hill at Amplified Wax Recording Studio (Spokane, WA)

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Mark Houston Spokane, Washington

Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist currently based out of Spokane, WA. Recorded throughout 2020 and set for release in 2021, Houston's full length debut blends thoughtful storytelling with guitar-driven melodies and organic soundscapes. Mixed and mastered by Jimmy Hill at Amplified Wax Recording Studio, the record features Luke Westermeyer on drums/percussion and Sooyoun Park on vocals/violin. ... more

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