His new album is largely comprised of acoustic driven material, but also features a few raw, rigorous ballads. “There are definitely some hit songs and the album, as a whole, is perfect to throw in on a long drive. The music is catchy and easy to relate to. It’s pop, but also has country crossover appeal.” – Zach Davis, ATG Promotions.
Jackson developed his talents through hard work and devotion to his listeners and clearly has a great time playing for his fans. While attending Miami University in Ohio, Rohm first realized his passion could become a career reality. Jackson adds, “I started playing out at bars in college in an effort to make a little cash while still being able to hang out with all my friends. Quickly, the venues started filling up and I was raking in some decent money. The concept of the “cover charge” soon showed me that playing live music can actually be quite lucrative. And the excitement from performing and interacting with people is just something I’d never get from a typical job.”
Rohm soon realized what was evident to those around him: that he had a gift as a performer and a songwriter. Upon graduation and a short stint in law school, Jackson headed for the road, aggressively touring the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest. During this time, appreciation grew vastly for Jackson’s musical abilities, album-cover good looks, and affable nature. But even more importantly, Jackson’s talent as a songwriter grew stronger of which he notes, “As a young songwriter, I embraced the role of the storyteller, taking situations and encounters I’d have in my travels and translating them into lyrics that others can relate to in their lives. I’ve always been very critical of the words to my songs and strive to communicate exactly what I’m feeling at the time in a way that is clear to my audience, but uniquely different as well. Often, that involves exposing myself more than I am comfortable with, but I believe that is essential. To connect with your audience, you really have to throw yourself out there.”
J.J. Michaels, Program Director at WKZA in Jamestown, NY states, “I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the success of Jackson Rohm’s last CD, “Red Light Fever,” which had four tracks hit high levels of rotation on at our station, Kiss-FM. However, I find Jackson’s new record, “Four on the Floor”, to be his finest work yet. This album’s material has reached a new level that rivals the best in today’s pop music. Artists like Rob Thomas, John Mayer, and Lifehouse come to mind as comparisons. I can’t wait to see the reaction of our listeners as we begin spinning Jackson’s new songs.”
vanity
Jackson Rohm Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
with the captain of the football team.
it was all about the face time,
be in the right place, at the right time.
you had an image to protect
so you had to have the finest clothes
and the pearls around your neck.
its been 20 years and nothings changed at all
you take to get you through the day.
how did things end up this way?
your life is such a mess,
so painfully obsessed,
with all that you possess.
i'm not impressed.
so now you're all alone,
with your booze and methadone.
the lights are on, but no ones home.
vanity. vanity. vanity.
when you roll with high society and you're living large,
you gotta make ends meet.
the repo man came for all the stuff you bought.
now your beemer's gone,
and your credit's shot.
your boss finally handed you a pink slip
and the country club revoked your membership
and the only ones who give a damn,
are your therapist and your one night stand,
you got to get you through the night,
contemplating suicide.
your life is such a mess,
so painfully obsessed,
with all that you possess.
i'm not impressed.
so now you're all alone,
with your booze and methadone.
the lights are on, but no ones home.
vanity. vanity. vanity.
mirror mirror,
on the wall this makes on sense at all.
how can this be my fault?
vanity. vanity. vanity.
The lyrics to Jackson Rohm's song Vanity describe the fall from grace of a once-popular woman who was the prom queen in high school and dated the captain of the football team. The opening lines suggest that this woman was obsessed with image and status, and her relationships were defined by being in the right place at the right time. Her desire to maintain her image was so intense that she had to have the finest clothes and pearls to wear. However, time has passed, and now no one cares about her status. The only people left in her life are her therapist and her one-night stand.
As the song progresses, we see that the woman's life has fallen apart. She is now alone and addicted to painkillers and alcohol. Her possessions are gone, and her credit is shot. Her boss has fired her, and the country club where she was once a member has revoked her membership. She is left with nothing but her addiction and suicidal thoughts. The song's catchy chorus of "vanity, vanity, vanity" reminds us that her obsession with her image and status have led to her downfall.
Overall, the lyrics of Vanity are a poignant commentary on society's obsession with image and status. The song paints a vivid picture of how dangerous this obsession can be and how it can lead to addiction, loneliness, and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
back in school you were the prom queen,
In your younger days, you held a high position and were considered extremely popular.
with the captain of the football team.
You had a relationship with one of the most well-respected and admired individuals among your peers.
it was all about the face time,
Unimportant aspects such as showing up in the right place at the right time were considered essential.
be in the right place, at the right time.
Being present in certain settings often led to increased social status.
you had an image to protect
Preserving a particular outward appearance was a critical component of your lifestyle.
so you had to have the finest clothes
Acquiring expensive, high-quality clothing was deemed necessary.
and the pearls around your neck.
Only the most luxurious and sophisticated jewelry was considered acceptable.
its been 20 years and nothings changed at all
Despite the passing of time, your circumstances and habits have remained stagnant.
except the pain-killers and the alcohol
The only notable changes have been the harmful substances you have begun to consume.
you take to get you through the day.
The drugs and alcohol are necessary for you to function on a daily basis.
how did things end up this way?
You are confused and uncertain about how you have arrived at your current situation.
your life is such a mess,
Your existence is tumultuous and disorderly.
so painfully obsessed,
You are severely fixated on superficial, materialistic objects and ideals.
with all that you possess.
The material objects that you own are the sole focus of your life.
i'm not impressed.
I find your lifestyle and values unimpressive and unappealing.
so now you're all alone,
You are now completely isolated from others.
with your booze and methadone.
You rely on drugs and alcohol as your primary coping mechanisms.
the lights are on, but no ones home.
Your outward appearance is deceiving, as you lack emotional depth or connection.
vanity. vanity. vanity.
The obsessive and pointless pursuit of status and material objects is ultimately fruitless.
when you roll with high society and you're living large,
When you surrounded yourself with individuals of high social status and wealth,
you gotta make ends meet.
You were compelled to continually maintain your facades of luxury and elegance in order to impress and fit in.
the repo man came for all the stuff you bought.
Repossession agents confiscated all the material objects you had acquired through debt.
now your beemer's gone,
The car you owned, which previously held great status and significance, is now gone.
and your credit's shot.
Your financial status and ability to acquire new luxury goods is now severely damaged.
your boss finally handed you a pink slip
You have been fired from your job.
and the country club revoked your membership
The elite social organization that you belonged to has expelled you.
and the only ones who give a damn,
The only people who care about your situation are your therapist and the individuals you have brief, meaningless sexual encounters with.
are your therapist and your one night stand,
You only receive emotional support from a professional therapist and temporary physical support from strangers.
you got to get you through the night,
You need to rely on drugs and alcohol in order to survive your emotional turmoil.
contemplating suicide.
You have suicidal thoughts as a result of your incredibly disordered life.
mirror mirror,
This statement is a reference to a line from a fairy tale (Snow White) which highlights the theme of self-obsession and vanity.
on the wall this makes on sense at all.
Your current situation and lifestyle do not make any sense or display any rationality.
how can this be my fault?
You are questioning whether your actions and behaviors have caused your current state of affairs.
vanity. vanity. vanity.
This is repeated to emphasize that the constant search for status and material possessions is ultimately pointless and self-destructive.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind