Now Los Angeles-based, Ahn joined the Fall 2008 Hotel Café Tour, and subsequently toured with Meiko, Erin McCarley, Laura Jansen, and Ingrid Michaelson. In live performance she plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, and kazoo. Although atypical instruments, her talented use of the harmonica and kazoo add a beautiful quality to her songs She – like many other performers – will occasionally use a loop pedal to record and play background vocals in real time. Even being the only artist on stage, Ahn is able to bring a richly layered and complex sound to her shows.
Before the Hotel Café Tour Ahn toured with artist such as Joshua Radin, Meiko, and Cary Brothers. Her music has also been featured on The Tonight Show, Grey’s Anatomy, Knight Rider, Men in Trees, The Late Late Show, and the movie Disturbia.
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Singer-songwriter Priscilla Ahn embarked upon a career the old-fashioned way: she packed her belongings in a car—“two guitars, clothes, and some other junk I really didn't need to bring”—and left her Pennsylvania home for L.A. That she found steady gigs, a supportive circle of fellow artists and a record deal in a relatively short period of time—give or take several months of bad waitressing jobs—will come as no surprise after a single listen to “Dream,” the lilting opening track of A Good Day, her full-length debut on Blue Note Records. Ahn artfully balances youthful whimsy and grown-up sophistication, playing guitar and singing in a warm, welcoming, and stunningly self-assured voice.
See current news, music releases and tour information at Ahn's website:
www.priscillaahn.com
One Day I Will Do
Priscilla Ahn Lyrics
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'Bout what I'm supposed to do
Life can throw many options to choose from
Should I go left
Or should I go down?
Will I find what I'm looking for
Right here?
Like running away
But I just can't seem to
Time seems to go
So fast that I don't know
What I've done with myself in a day like today
So many plans to make
Too many I will break
It's easy to get down on myself
This way
I know I can do all that my heart wants to
Like ending this race
But I just can't seem to
One day I know
One day I'll be
Looking back on me
Looking back on me
Looking back on me
This I promise you
One day I will do
Everything so perfect and good
I swear, I swear
In the song "One Day I Will Do," Priscilla Ahn explores the complexities of decision making and the struggle to pursue one's dreams while also grappling with feelings of doubt and self-criticism. The lyrics reflect a sense of uncertainty and hesitation as the singer contemplates the various options that life presents, unsure of which way to go or what might happen if they make a certain choice. The chorus repeats the phrase "I know I can do all that my heart wants to" but also acknowledges that the singer is having trouble putting those desires into action, whether it be running away or ending a race.
The repetition of the phrase "One day" serves as a hopeful refrain throughout the song, suggesting that despite the current struggles and doubts, the singer is determined to eventually achieve their goals and dreams. The final lines of the song, "Looking back on me, looking back on me, looking back on me, this I promise you, one day I will do everything so perfect and good, I swear, I swear," reinforce this optimism and determination.
Overall, "One Day I Will Do" is a poignant exploration of the challenges of pursuing one's dreams and the internal struggles that often arise along the way. Priscilla Ahn's delicate vocals and tender lyrics capture the vulnerability and uncertainty of the human experience, while also offering a glimmer of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so confused
I am uncertain about what actions I ought to take
'Bout what I'm supposed to do
Uncertainty about what actions align with my destiny
Life can throw many options to choose from
Life presents many choices
Should I go left
Uncertainty between two or more options
Or should I go down?
Uncertainty between two or more options
Will I find what I'm looking for
Will I discover what I seek?
Right here?
In my current situation?
I know I can do all that my heart wants to
I can achieve all that I desire
Like running away
Leaving behind what is causing distress
But I just can't seem to
But I am unable
Time seems to go
Time appears to pass
So fast that I don't know
So quickly that I am unaware
What I've done with myself in a day like today
I'm unaware of how I spent today
So many plans to make
So much to accomplish
Too many I will break
I will fail many of these plans
It's easy to get down on myself
It is simple to criticize oneself
This way
In this manner
One day I know
I believe that, one day
One day I'll be
One day, I will become
Looking back on me
Reflecting on my past self
This I promise you
I assure you
One day I will do
One day, I will attain
Everything so perfect and good
I'll achieve everything splendid and excellent
I swear, I swear
I solemnly swear
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Priscilla Natalie Hartranft
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