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House of Cards

from House of Cards by Isaac Howlett

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"House of Cards" is the stunning debut solo single from Isaac Howlett, best known as the singer and songwriter behind the internationally renowned British synth-pop band, EmpathyTest.

While not a million miles from the dark, emotional, and cinematic tones we've grown to expect from Empathy Test over the years, "House of Cards" finds Isaac's poignant and arresting vocals bolstered by the energy of a punchy uptempo beat and angular synth-bass groove.

With lyrics confronting the brutal reality but eventual relief of escaping a toxic relationship, the first taste of Isaac Howlett's solo material will have you dancing with tears in your eyes.

"House of Cards" releases everywhere digitally on 28th February 2024. Preorder begins 14th February.

lyrics

When you close your eyes
When you say good night
Who do you dream of, and
Who are you hiding from

When we compromised
I slowly died inside
When you twist the knife
When you make me cry

All of my words are now
Already spoken
All of my dreams are lying
Shattered and broken

I was dying to breathe
In your house of cards
I was dying to leave
In your house of cards

Does it satisfy
Knowing you've denied
All that I dreamed of and
All that I couldn't have

When we compromised
I slowly died inside
When you twist the knife
When you make me cry

All of my words are now
Already spoken.
All of my dreams are lying
Shattered and broken

I was dying to breathe
In your house of cards
I was dying to leave
In your house of cards

In your house of cards

In your house of cards

I hear the trees, they're
Calling my name
I feel the wind
And the rain on my skin
It's a medicine for my soul

All of my words are now
Already spoken
All of my dreams are lying
Shattered and broken

I was dying to breathe
In your house of cards
I was dying to leave
In your house of cards

In your house of cards

In your house of cards

I was dying to breathe
In your house of cards
I was dying to leave
In your house of cards

Run out of the darkness
Into the light
Run out of the darkness
Into the light

credits

from House of Cards, track released February 28, 2024
Written and performed by Isaac Howlett.
Produced by Walter Kazmier.
Mastered by Mike Piacentini.

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Isaac Howlett Linz, Austria

British born musician now living in Linz, Austria. Best known as the singer / songwriter behind the internationally renowned synth-pop band, Empathy Test. Isaac's debut solo single "House of Cards" releases digitally on 28th of February, 2024.

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