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Heart ...

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Heart ...

One of the most important things in music (and in life) is heart ... John McVey has that in spades. As a singer/songwriter, John has won national awards and thoroughly entertained audiences and listeners all over the world. His songwriting craft is recognized as among the best in the acoustic music world. His rhythmic guitar playing and soulful voice extract every possible bit of meaning from a song. Now he has added producer and engineer to his list of talents. In this realm he's as comfortable and innovative as on stage. And his heart comes through there as well.

The Artist ...

John McVey has been a performer most of his life. He's toured widely in this and several other countries. He's released two CDs. He's shared stages with Jonatha Brooke, Shawn Mullens, Ricky Lee Jones, Arlo Guthrie, Vince Gill and many more. He's won the Kerrville “New Folk” Contest and has been a finalist in every other one he entered. He's been named The National Academy of Songwriters “Artist Of The Year.” He's appeared on many TV and radio shows. He's been featured in The Performing Songwriter Magazine and reviewed (favorably!) by Rolling Stone. He's given his time and his music to national charities like Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Make A Wish, and local charities like Grand Rapids MI's God's Kitchen and Kids Food Basket programs. He is heavily influenced by The Beatles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell. But also by many Motown artists, like Sly Stone, Jazz artists like Bird, Earl Klugh and Pat Matheny, and rockers like Jimi Hendrix and Van Morrison. He reads a lot. He is an art enthusiast. He loves wine.

The Producer/Engineer ...

John has recently settled in Boulder, CO. He works full time as a producer/engineer at Coupe Studios. Given that he's spent most of his life on the business end of a microphone (and still does regularly, both live and in the studio), he is now positioned perfectly to contribute to his artist clients. As a writer, he is a student of what makes a song work. As a music enthusiast, he is a student of sonic excellence. As a student of sound, he's technician and ‘gear slut.' As a player and singer, he is a student of accuracy and soulful expression. As a student of all of these things, he is able to bring his vast experience to each project in such a way as to get the most out of every performance, every instrument, and every piece of equipment. He loves his work.

The Writer ...

To find out what all the hoo-ha is about, just listen to his songs. But it doesn't end there. If you want to sell something, hire him as a commercial writer. He's written and produced commercial music for The US Ski Team, Dish Network, The Idaho Lottery, Foundation for a Better Life, and many more. In addition, he's written many songs for other artists and for many people for life events (wedding anniversaries, children, parents, etc.) that have moved their recipients beyond any other gift they could have received.

The Man ...

Heart ... that's truly the beginning and the end. John will bring it to any project, performance, event, song, recording and relationship in which he's involved. The work is important, challenging, fun and wonderful. The heart is imperative.

A Season For Courage
John McVey Lyrics

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Every road is paved with chances
To step up to higher ground
You can see your destination
But the sun is going down

It′s a season for courage wherever you are
Satnd up a little taller
It's a season for courage, the time is right now

Don′t you know you just can't lose
All you have to do is choose
It's a season for courage

There isa more than you imagine
Locked behind your disbelief
There is magic in beginning
You just take one step
Just one small step

It′s a season for courage wherever you are
Satnd up a little taller
It′s a season for courage, the time is right now
Don't you know you just can′t lose
All you have to do is choose
It's a season for courage
And choose, and choose

Every moment who you want to be
And as the walls come down
You will see the reason
It′s a season for courage

It's a season for courage wherever you are
Stand up a little taller
It′s a season for courage, the time is right now
Don't you know you just can't lose
All you have to do is choose
It′s a season for courage

Compositor: Tyler Castleton/John Mcvey/
Staci Peters

Vocal: John Mcvey
Postado por Tiago Mórmon Music

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John McVey's song A Season For Courage tell us about the importance of seizing the opportunities that life presents to us. It tells us that every road we take is paved with chances to step up to higher ground and that even if we can see our destination, the sun is going down and we must take action now. This is emphasized by the phrase "It's a season for courage wherever you are, stand up a little taller". The message is clear - this is the time to be brave and take a small step towards our dreams, as one step can lead to magical new beginnings.

The lyrics also speak about the magic and possibilities that are hidden behind our disbelief, that we just need to take one small step to unlock them. The song reminds us that it is okay to be who we are and who we want to be, that the walls placed around us by society will eventually come down and reveal our true purpose. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, "It's a season for courage wherever you are, don't you know you just can't lose. All you have to do is choose, it's a season for courage". This emphasizes the idea that courage is the key to success and that we have the power to choose our own destiny.

Line by Line Meaning

Every road is paved with chances
Opportunities are abundant everywhere

To step up to higher ground
To take advantage of those opportunities and progress

You can see your destination
You have a clear goal in mind

But the sun is going down
Time is running out

It's a season for courage wherever you are
Now is the time to be brave

Stand up a little taller
Be confident

The time is right now
Don't wait any longer

Don't you know you just can't lose
Success is possible if you try

All you have to do is choose
Make a decision and commit to it

There is more than you imagine
Hidden potential exists within you

Locked behind your disbelief
Self-doubt is holding you back