As it goes, drummer Andrew Grooms and singer/guitarist Darren Edwards were in one band, gigging on the Anderson University campus and lead guitarist Stephen Wilson was in another. This was – no joke! – a serious cross-campus rivalry wherein the two parties didn’t even talk. After Wilson’s band broke up, he went to Australia for a semester abroad, only to hear upon his return that his former rivals had left school and moved to Nashville. Band-less, Stephen decided to meet up with Darren and Andrew for a drink and shortly thereafter assumed the position of guitarist for the group. As luck would have it, Andrew was working at the Hard Rock Café alongside a terrific bassist named Ben Graham. Quickly adding him to the line-up, AutoVaughn was launched. And the name? Well they just liked the way it sounds.
A self-described fledgling democracy, the band members bring a wide variety of influences to the musical table. With the ability to combine incredible vocals with an original songwriting aesthetic, AutoVaughn rock with an awareness that is at once timeless and unmistakably modern to create a sound all their own.
AutoVaughn’s talent did not go unnoticed. As winners of the Fender Road Worn competition, the group beat out 6,000 bands nationwide. Receiving a car, gear and 15 grand to get them “road ready,” the band had millions of online votes to land them at the top. After winning, Fender followed the band as they rocked their way across America, collecting new fans who spent time on the site watching band videos, leaving comments and rooting for AutoVaughn.
Having now spent the better part of the last two years on the road, touring with acts such as Cage the Elephant, VHS or Beta, Chevelle, The Kooks, They Might Be Giants, Rooney and more, the band are ready for what comes next. Having placed music on shows such as The Vampires Diaries, One Tree Hill and various MTV shows, AutoVaughn is excited to tour behind their upcoming release, Science of our Time. For the members of AutoVaughn, this is the record that matters. According to Darren, “There are definitely some recurring themes throughout the album. The idea that negative and positive, dark and light, yin and yang are equally dependent on one another. We explore concepts within science & technology, love, control, religion, politics, humanity and more. We were able to take our time with all the aspects of making the album. From the writing and recording to the mixing, we tried to be as intentional as possible. Now I’m excited to release it upon the world’s consciousness. “
The Nashville scene plays a proud part of AutoVaughn’s sound. Acknowledging that while years ago the town was best associated with country music, it’s now recognized for much more. With rockers like Kings of Leon paving the way, AutoVaughn are pleased to let people know Nashville is their musical home, “For a long time Nashville was only known for country music and there was a very limited rock scene. In the recent past there has been a rock n' roll revolution and we just happened to be in the right place at the right time. It's all about progression and the people of Nashville have been on this journey with us from day one.” says Darren.
Drawing on their varied backgrounds, each member contributes to the band's distinctive sound. “The songs coalesce well together and generate a good rhythm throughout. There are many sonic elements from guitar, bass and drum sounds, to piano, cello, and a small dose of Americana,” says Stephen, “This is our largest record, and it's an actual thought-out body of work, rather than our previous records, that were demos made into records. This release is finally a solid representation of our band. “
On Science of our Time, the four musicians that make up AutoVaughn come together with a willingness to push musical boundaries. Together they have forged a new sound that is as revitalizing as it is convincing.
One More Time
AutoVaughn Lyrics
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And take all these moments this motions not slowing for you... it's true.
We all give in.
Chorus
Wake up every body now let it go you can't just run and hide.
One more time
One more time
We're all pretending that we'll be around in the end... and then
We all give in.
Wake up every body now let it go you can't just run and hide.
One more time
One more time
Wake up every body now let it go you can't just run and hide.
One more time
One more time
Hey don't miss your calling we might run away hey don't miss your calling yeah.
Wake up every body now let it go you can't just run and hide.
One more time
One more time
Wake up every body now let it go you can't just run and hide.
One more time
One more time
The song "One More Time" by AutoVaughn is a call to action, urging listeners to wake up and make a decision that is long overdue. The listener is encouraged to take advantage of every moment and not let life pass them by. The lyrics suggest that we are all pretending that we will be around until the end, but that in reality, we will all eventually give in. The repeated line "one more time" emphasizes the importance of taking action and making the most of every opportunity.
In the chorus, the song encourages everyone to wake up and not just run and hide from life. This is a call to action to face our fears and take control of our lives. By doing so, we can ensure that we don't miss our "calling," implying that everyone has a purpose or destiny that they should be striving towards. The repetition of this chorus throughout the song emphasizes the urgency of this message.
Overall, "One More Time" is a powerful message of encouragement and empowerment. It reminds us that we are all in control of our lives and that it's never too late to take action and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Make your decision you know that it's long over due... do you.
It's time for you to make a decision that you should have made a long time ago... will you actually make it?
And take all these moments this motions not slowing for you... it's true.
Take advantage of every moment because time will keep moving forward regardless of whether or not you do.
We all give in.
We all eventually give up or give in to something.
Wake up every body now let it go you can't just run and hide.
Everyone needs to wake up and face their problems instead of avoiding them.
One more time
One more chance to face your problems head on.
One more time
One more opportunity to take control of your life.
We're all pretending that we'll be around in the end... and then
We all act like we'll be alive forever, but the truth is we won't be.
Hey don't miss your calling we might run away hey don't miss your calling yeah.
Don't miss out on taking control of your life because you might never have the chance again.
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.