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Now I Know

from For The Record by Mike McKenzie

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    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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about

Starting with a simple guitar track, I wanted to write about my own self reflection over the last few years. Thinking about the things that held me back or stifle my energy and considering that they might come from trying to maintain unhealthy relationships.

lyrics

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

credits

from For The Record, released October 8, 2021
Music & Lyrics by Mike McKenzie (Michael McTernan)
Produced by Mike McKenzie
Mixed by Liam Narrie

Keys, Guitars, Vocals, Drums & Programming by Mike McKenzie
Guitars by Liam Narrie
Guitars by Evan Hamilton
Bass by Ru Morrison

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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 ... more

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