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For The Record

by Mike McKenzie

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    Writing songs is like writing a journal; each one unveiling truths that may never have been shared otherwise. These tracks all represent huge moments of joy, realisation and forward movement. Now includes bonus track “Saving Grace” which was featured by Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2.

    Track listing:
    ​1. Hold Me In Your Arms
    2. Now I Know
    3. One More Night
    4. Easy
    5. For The Record
    Bonus: Saving Grace

    All Music & Lyrics: Mike McKenzie
    String Arranger: Elspeth Mackay
    String Players: Mackay / Boag
    Mix Engineer: Liam Narrie
    Mastering Engineer: Liam Narrie
    Artwork: Chris Veteri

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1.
Lyrics: When the day is done You know it means the dark will come But we can leave a little night light on Sometimes. When the sun comes up You know it's gonna shine on us You know it's gonna make our love Worthwhile. Hold me in your arms and tell me that you won't let go Cause all I need is you to keep my heart beating. If you let me in You can teach me how to be your friend I'll listen till the very end This time. And don't you ever doubt it You know I've never been around it So tell me if you need a shoulder Hand to hold you know where I'll be. Hold me in your arms and tell me that you won't let go Cause all I need is you to keep my heart beating. Oh I'm on the edge And it's you I'm calling Oh I need you there Cause I'm scared of falling Hold me in your arms and tell me that you won't let go Cause all I need is you to keep my heart beating.
2.
Now I Know 03:34
Take what you need then leave me out I'll learn to be the one without your clearance Fall into life embraced by doubt I'll make the most of all these missing pieces I've been waiting I don't talk so loud when you come around I've been praying That I'll catch your eye when I hit the ground Now I realise You stole my right to grow Now I know Now I know Don't tell me you're too proud to see That you're broken No space to breathe no time to be And I know it Cause I've been waiting I don't talk so loud when you come around I've been praying That I'll catch your eye when I hit the ground Now I realise You stole my right to grow Now I know Now I know I might get tired I might get bored Feel like a liar a broken chord Let me decide if I need your time Or if I'd be fine without your lies I've been waiting I don't talk so loud when you come around I've been praying That I'll catch your eye when I hit the ground Now I realise You stole my right to grow Now I know Now I know
3.
You know it's always gonna be my goal You know it's always gonna be mine You know I'm always gonna end up there You know I'm always gonna cross that finish line And I won't change this for anything No I won't change my mind Cause all I needed was your love And all you need was some time So give me one more night Give me one more night One more night To prove that I'll be yours for life Why don't you pour yourself a drink love Why don't you pour yourself another Why don't we stay up till sunrise Why don't we stay up and learn each other And I won't change this for anything No I won't change my mind Cause all I needed was your love And all you need was some time So give me one more night Give me one more night One more night To prove that I'll be yours for life So many rules need to be broken So many stories left untold So many times I felt my love for you was surely set to grow So give me one more night Give me one more night One more night To prove that I'll be yours All yours for all my life
4.
Easy 03:34
Here we go down this road again On my own feeling tired When I cried you never ask why And it's cause I'm scared sometimes I'm just a boy with dream And I think it might be Why I'm here with a mind so messy Just a boy with the hope it might turn out fine I love you but you broke my heart I told you it was easy I know it's just the way you are You said you didn't mean it I'm alright on my own Give it time let it go I love you but you broke my heart I told you it was easy I told you it was In the end this is the way to go And maybe then we'll be happy You know I hate this I'm never gonna fake it Feels like a waste of time I'm just a boy with dream And I think it might be Why I'm here with a mind so messy Just a boy with the hope it might turn out fine I love you but you broke my heart I told you it was easy I know it's just the way you are You said you didn't mean it I'm alright on my own Give it time let it go I love you but you broke my heart I told you it was easy I told you it was I'm on the outside looking in But I'll find my way back home again I love you but you broke my heart I told you it was easy I know it's just the way you are You said you didn't mean it I'm alright on my own Give it time let it go I love you but you broke my heart I told you it was easy I told you it was
5.
Listen up my love I've got something to tell you I've never felt this way about anything before So listen up my darling I know that it's only the start of something I can't ignore And for the record love You know I need you like I need oxygen And if I'm honest I'd give you my last breath So before my air runs out I'd like to ask you something I'd like to ask if you might stay with me for a while I won't close my eyes Until you're by my side

about

I grew up listening to my parent’s record collection (Queen, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, Simon & Garfunkel) and I wanted to explore how those influences could sit alongside modern production, showcasing where I’m heading as a recording artist while staying true to my “story song” roots.

This brand new collection of tracks mark a new beginning for me as an artist and having arranged, performed and recorded nearly every instrument on the record myself in my home studio in Edinburgh, the end result truly captures an honest representation of my thinkings as a writer and sensibility as a musician.

THANK YOU to Chris for bringing so much light into my life, endlessly easing my "messy mind" and helping to keep me afloat when things feel a little heavy. To Mally & Evan for your wise words of calm, your unique perspective and unfaltered encouragement. To Liam for your patience, talent and incredible ear. And finally, to everyone who continues to amaze me with their support of my musical endeavours!

Creating music music is extremely expensive with studio fees, rehearsal rooms, instrument upkeep, promoting new releases and countless hours of practicing and rehearsing and writing and learning. If you can afford to pay a little more for my music then I'd really REALLY appreciate the extra support in a world where music is so undervalued. Thank you! M x

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released October 8, 2021

Music & Lyrics by Mike McKenzie
Mixed by Liam Narrie

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Mike McKenzie Edinburgh, UK

Mike McKenzie (he/him) is an award winning, queer, singer/songwriter based in Edinburgh. His eclectic influences have lead him to a unique style of writing landing somewhere between Tom Odell, Maggie Rogers and David Gray.

“Gorgeous” - Jo Whiley
“Absolutely Stunning” - Grant Stott
"All the feels" - Chris Stark
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