Then, one cold winter evening at the age of 9, her world was forever changed when she was introduced to professional theater featuring youth. It was her destiny to become a student at the Amazing Grace Conservatory (AGC) studying under the direction of some of the entertainment greats, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tracey Coley, Denise Dowse, Cassi Davis, and Steve Simien. While a student at AGC RaVaughn developed a work ethic that would astound her peers and render her instructors speechless. She found that her hard work landed her in roles such as Dorothy in “The Wiz”, Rizzo in “Grease”, Doris in “FAME”, Dorothy Dandridge in “The Legend Train” and most recently Deena in “Dreamgirls”, to name a few.
The display of RaVaughn’s talents were not limited to Lorenz Hillside Academy and Amazing Grace Conservatory, but she let her little light shine as she sang in the church choir and led worship as a member of the Youth Praise Team. As she has continued on her journey in the pursuit of happiness she has become an accomplished actress making guest star appearances in several television series and doing voice-over work in various movies. The average person would think that this would satisfy a young aspiring professional but at the age of 16 she decided her journey was to head to New York. There, she competed, won two rounds, and qualified for the finals in the world famous “Showtime at the Apollo”.
Her career began to be shaped and fine tuned as she had the opportunity to work with music moguls such as Neyo, Diane Warren, Ricky Minor, Michael Bolton, Harold Lilly, Ryan Tedder, Jim Jonsin, Justice League, Harmony, Sam Watters, Louis Biancaniello, Rico Love, Wayne Wilkins, Kara DioGuardi, Miguel, Andrew Frampton, Lil’ Eddie, Crystal, and Steve Kipner; touring with Brandy, creating demos and laying down background vocals for Celine Dion, Pussy Cat Dolls, Jessica Simpson, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Paula Deanda, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Hudson and other established and newly signed artists. The fine-tuning hasn’t been limited to vocals, she has penned lyrics that have been placed on Menudo and Shinee projects.
Recently, RaVaughn has veered onto a new path in her journey becoming the first artist to sign to Compound U. Be on the lookout for great new things from this sensational artist!
RaVaughn recognizes that responsibility comes with success she has chosen to give back to the community by teaching voice classes at AGC and acting classes at Virginia Road Elementary School in Los Angeles, California.
Ultimately, RaVaughn’s goal is to share her God-given gifts with the world. She loves to be on the stage, but she LIVES to sing and write! Her desire is not to sell sex, but to take us back to a time and place when music touched our hearts and moved our souls.
Best Friend
RaVaughn Lyrics
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No need for them glasses or them contacts
So tell me why, tell me why, Why can't you see?
Every time you're kissing her in front of me
It hurts, I'm human baby, it hurts
I'm not your fuckin' best friend
I've been sittin' on this bench too long
And come complaining when it all goes wrong
If you open your eyes
And give sense a good try
I'll be all you need, and more
Than a fuckin' best friend
Was I ever an option,
On the phone talking 2 o'clock in the morning
Asking me to fix what's broken
Open up my heart and then you stole it
Those random times I cross your mind
Do I give you butterflies?
'Cause baby I get chills whoa every time I chill withcha'
'Cause I'm not your fuckin' best friend
I've been sittin' on this bench too long
While you're playing with these basic fake chicks
And come complaining when it all goes wrong
If you open your eyes
And give sense a good try
I'll be all you need, and more
Than a fuckin' best friend
Da da da da da whoa whoa whoa,
Da da da da da da da whoa whoa whoa
And you can't tell me I'm crazy, for felling this way
And maybe it's the wrong time but I'm, in the right place
So while you got me here look me straight in the eyes
And tell me everything I feel is a lie, whoa
Cause' I'm not your fuckin' best friend
I've been sittin' on this bench too long
While you're playing with these basic fake chicks
And come complaining when it all goes wrong
If you open your eyes
And give sense a good try
I'll be all you need, and more
Than a fuckin' best friend
Da da da da da whoa whoa whoa,
(Why can't you see it?) Da da da da da da da
(It could be me and you) Whoa whoa whoa
(Da da da da da whoa whoa whoa)
I'll be all you need, and more
Than a fuckin' best friend
The lyrics to RaVaughn's song "Best Friend" convey the singer's frustration and pain as she watches the person she loves be with someone else. Despite knowing that she is the better choice – confident in her own qualities and unwilling to be relegated to just a friend – the singer feels trapped in the role of confidante and observer. She laments the fact that the person cannot see the potential between them, even though it appears to be so clear to her: "No need for them glasses or them contacts / So tell me why, tell me why, Why can't you see? / Every time you're kissing her in front of me / It hurts, I'm human baby, it hurts."
The singer's frustration stems not just from her feelings of unrequited love, but also from her feeling taken for granted. She is tired of playing the part of best friend and being called upon to fix things when they go wrong: "I'm not your f**kin' best friend / I've been sittin' on this bench too long / While you're playing with these basic fake chicks huh / And come complaining when it all goes wrong." She expresses the hope that the person will finally see her for who she is and come to realize that she is the one he truly needs: "If you open your eyes / And give sense a good try / I'll be all you need, and more / Than a f**kin' best friend."
Overall, "Best Friend" is a powerful expression of unrequited love and a poignant reminder of the pain and frustration that can come with it. The singer's voice is full of emotion and longing, as she tries to make the person see what's right in front of him. At the same time, the song is ultimately a declaration of self-confidence and self-worth, as the singer refuses to be relegated to just a friend and instead asserts her own value and importance.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you got that perfect 20/20 baby
I know you have perfect vision
No need for them glasses or them contacts
You don't need glasses or contacts to improve your eyesight
So tell me why, tell me why, Why can't you see?
Why can't you see that I'm the one for you?
Every time you're kissing her in front of me
It hurts me when you show affection for someone else
It hurts, I'm human baby, it hurts
It's painful for me to watch you with someone else because I'm only human
I'm not your fuckin' best friend
I'm not just your friend, I want something more
I've been sittin' on this bench too long
I've been waiting for a long time for you to realize my true feelings
While you're playing with these basic fake chicks huh
While you're wasting time with these shallow, fake girls
And come complaining when it all goes wrong
And then come to me for comfort when those relationships fail
If you open your eyes
If you realize what's in front of you
And give sense a good try
And give common sense a chance
I'll be all you need, and more
I'll be the one you need, and I'll exceed your expectations
Than a fuckin' best friend
I want to be more than just friends with you
Was I ever an option,
Have you ever considered me as a romantic option?
On the phone talking 2 o'clock in the morning
Remember those late-night conversations?
Asking me to fix what's broken
You asked for my help to fix your problems
Open up my heart and then you stole it
I let you in and you took advantage of my feelings
Those random times I cross your mind
Do you ever think of me from time to time?
Do I give you butterflies?
Do I make you feel excited and happy?
'Cause baby I get chills whoa every time I chill withcha'
Being around you gives me a sense of excitement and anticipation
Da da da da da whoa whoa whoa,
And you can't tell me I'm crazy, for felling this way
Don't dismiss my feelings as irrational or unrealistic
And maybe it's the wrong time but I'm, in the right place
Maybe it's not the best timing, but I know I'm in the right mindset
So while you got me here look me straight in the eyes
Look at me and listen to what I have to say
And tell me everything I feel is a lie, whoa
Tell me if you think that I'm lying about my feelings for you
Da da da da da da da whoa whoa whoa
(Why can't you see it?) Da da da da da da da
Why can't you see that I'm the one for you?
(It could be me and you) Whoa whoa whoa
We could be together
(Da da da da da whoa whoa whoa)
I'll be all you need, and more
I'll be the one you need, and I'll exceed your expectations
Than a fuckin' best friend
I want to be more than just friends with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEON THOMAS, KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO DIXON, RAVAUGHN BROWN, KHRISTOPHER RIDDICK-TYNES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andreabradley1151
It's 2022 and I always come back to this song. I absolutely love it ❤. RaVaughn where are you? Would love to hear more from you.
@malloryknox2252
She sings back up for Lizzo now, just saw her post and decided to come listen
@takarajackson1689
@@malloryknox2252 2023. I love that she singing for lizzo, she needs to do her own thang. Come back ra. is related to Alex Vaughn?
@tomial.971
2020 Anyone?! This song just randomly popped in my head 😫
@amandacarr3929
Tomia L. Right here mama ❤️
@Awesomevids757
2022 here!
@Yaya-mj7if
2022 mine too!!
@beebee9592
Same
@aagking7147
2022
@bueryaquett7519
OMFG she's the cutest crier ever