Anything (feat. Scott Orr)

by John Mark Nelson

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I wrote this song reflecting back on the past 5-6 years of my life, running around like crazy, trying to be something in this world. The path hasn't always been clear, but I always knew that I was supposed to keep going - trying to be something, anything.

I reached out to one of my favorite artists, Scott Orr, to see if he would be up for adding some of his synthesizer magic to the track. I was so elated when he said yes.

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The last light in the canyon
Paints with colors I’ve never seen
Two young companions
In a car holding everything

Three long days from the midwest
Late night hotel room cries
Trying our hardest
To savor the fading light

You and me, chasing dreams
Trying to be, anything

We’re trying to be, trying to be, trying to be
Anything, anything, anything

Piles of credit card statements
Written history of dreams that died
I guess that’s entertainment
At least we can say we tried

You and me, chasing dreams
Trying to be, anything

We’re trying to be, trying to be, trying to be
Anything, anything, anything

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released December 7, 2021
Written, Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by John Mark Nelson

Production, Synthesizers, Keyboards by Scott Orr

Horns by Corin Dubie

Artwork by Sarah Nelson

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John Mark Nelson Los Angeles, California

John Mark Nelson is a producer + songwriter from Saint Paul, MN. At a young age, he received national attention for his self- produced works, which were followed by extensive national and international touring. In recent years, Nelson moved to Los Angeles, where he has continued to generate a high volume of recorded works, and produce and write for many acclaimed artists. ... more

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