Name: The Opener
Duration: P00H03M04S
Description: A song about opening for other artists as an unknown person in a new town.

The Opener

from Background Noise by Nick Barilla

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A song about opening for other artists as an unknown person in a new town.

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I woke up in a green room out in Michigan
With a headache, I was kinda getting used to this
Got myself together just to do it all again that night

Saw my name in places that I'd never been
Just another player in an endless game
But something about those lights, brought me back every time

I was the opener, I was opener

It was a long way home with so many thoughts
Caught up in the moment wondering who I was
And what they thought of me

And I broke down on a Wednesday night
Back in my hometown under smokey lights
I was background noise, just another face again

I was the opener, I was the opener

I sold a couple shirts and a few CD's
Lots of people told me I should be on TV
I measured up my worth as I was playing first

I was the opener, I was the opener

I spent more change than I had in my pocket
I looked better than I felt if I'm honest
But it was worth it in the end
The life of a one-man band

I was the Opener

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from Background Noise, released July 26, 2020
Written, performed, produiced, mixed, and mastered by Nick Barilla

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Nick Barilla Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Blending a soulful sound with bright pop-piano sty lings, Nick Barilla brings an inspiring and uplifting experience to every stage he performs on. His passion shines through his outgoing personality, and his genuine likeability connects with audiences of all ages. ... more

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