In LA, she made a living working on movie sets and television shows while honing her songwriting skills, performing her original music, and learning life's lessons. While in LA, she caught the attention of high profile publishers and was also nominated for Acoustic Artist of the Year by the National Academy of Songwriters.
She made her way to Nashville and began focusing on her music career and songwriting full time. In Nashville, she found another love, recording. "I had a studio in the basement of the house where I lived so I got comfortable working anytime I felt inspired. I had no pressure to be creative so the muse really flowed. I started assigning all the parts I heard in my head to the different instruments on the tracks. I developed a passion for orchestration, overdubs, and the vast choices of melodies that can work together. Producing gives me more room to be creative on a multi-faceted level."
She was invited to perform at MIDEM, the world's largest independent music festival in Cannes, France. From there, she toured Europe and promoted her self-produced recordings compiled on her first release, "The World's Alright." It was distributed and supported by MD Records, one of Scandinavia's most successful independent labels. "Eye for an Eye" served as a catalyst to generate airplay and build a respectable Scandinavian fan base. Critics from leading newspapers in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway loved the recordings and gave the record outstanding reviews. As a result of the sudden notoriety, she was asked to be a featured artist and perform live on the very popular primetime talk show in Norway, Vera Vera.
Back in the US, she continued to write fervently, this time with more of a pop-rock feel that led her back into the studio to begin recording. She spent the next few years as a writer and producer and had the privilege of co-producing some of her songs with Ben Keith (musician and producer for Neil Young and Jewel's "Pieces of You").
After spending four years focusing on writing and recording, Vaughan has returned to the place that it all began, the stage. It seems to be the most natural and obvious progression for Vaughan to really come into her own and show people what she is truly made of. Vaughan has created her own unique brand of folk-pop-rock music that combines meaningful songwriting with strong, positive messages and a powerfully melodic sound; which is a rare thing these days in music. With strong rhythmic textures, interesting chords and memorable orchestrations her songs scream out "Hit Song" when you hear them, while all at the same time, they pour out pure emotional honesty; both musically and lyrically.
I Miss You
Vaughan Penn Lyrics
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You were my heart's desire
You were my miracle
In this muddy mire
And God I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
I just lay where I lay
And I am what I am what I am
And what I'm not today
And God I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
The tables always turn
Another lesson learned
Do you see the face in the mirror who is wearing your name now?
And I still miss you
And God I miss you...
Faith carry you
Faith carry you
Let your faith carry you, carry you
Faith carry you
Faith carry you
Let your faith carry you, carry you, carry you
Carry you
Carry you
You were my Moses staff
You were my heart's desire
The lyrics of Vaughan Penn's song I Miss You convey the pain and longing of losing someone who was once an essential part of one's life. The opening lines "You were my Moses staff, You were my heart's desire, You were my miracle, In this muddy mire" paint an intricate picture of how much the person meant to the singer. It suggests that the person who is gone was someone who played a significant role in the singer's life - someone who guided, loved, and inspired them. The use of the metaphor of Moses' staff is particularly surreal, as it symbolizes the strength and support that the person once provided.
The verses that follow describe the singer's current state, where they feel lost and directionless. The words, "Now I fall where I fall, I just lay where I lay, And I am what I am what I am, And what I'm not today" insinuate that the singer has come undone since the person's departure. This explains why the chorus, "And god I miss you, I miss you, I miss you" is so emotional and sorrowful. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that they have to move on and accept that life is constantly in flux. The lyrics "The tables always turn, Another lesson learned" transmits that the singer has learned to let go, albeit slowly.
Finally, the song ends on a hopeful note as the singer urges faith to carry them through their struggles. The repetition of the phrase "Faith carry you, faith carry you, let your faith carry you, carry you, carry you" implies that the singer is willing to trust in something higher than themselves to help soothe their pain and heal their wounds.
In conclusion, Vaughan Penn's song I Miss You is a poignant depiction of the challenging process of coping with the loss of someone dear. It encapsulates the idea that deep pain can eventually lead to clarity and an appreciation of the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You were my Moses staff
You were the one who guided me through the tough times, just like Moses' staff parted the sea
You were my heart's desire
I wanted you more than anything else in the world, you were the embodiment of my hopes and dreams
You were my miracle
You brought incredible, unexplainable happiness, hope and joy to me, just like a miracle would
In this muddy mire
Despite the challenges and obstacles around us, you were the light in the darkness, the love in the midst of troubles
And God I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
My heart aches and yearns for you so much. Just saying 'I miss you' isn't enough to explain how much you meant to me
Now I fall where I fall
I don't have any direction or purpose without you, so I just let myself fall wherever I can
I just lay where I lay
Life feels pointless and mundane, so I just stay put wherever I happen to be
And I am what I am what I am
I'm no longer defined or motivated by what I was with you, I'm trying to just exist as myself
And what I'm not today
Without you, I'm incomplete and missing a vital part of myself
And God I miss you
I miss you
I miss you
Even though I'm trying to move on, my love for you still lingers and my heart still feels empty without you
The tables always turn
Life circumstances change unpredictably, and now I'm facing a reversal of fortune without you by my side
Another lesson learned
I've gained knowledge and wisdom from our separation, but it still hurts deeply
Do you see the face in the mirror who is wearing your name now?
I can't escape the memory of you, even my reflection seems to remind me of my loss
And I still miss you
And God I miss you...
My feelings for you haven't faded or weakened, I still long for you with all my heart
Faith carry you
Put your trust in something stronger than yourself, and know that it will help guide you
Let your faith carry you, carry you
Don't try to shoulder your struggles and pain alone, let your faith support you and carry you through it
Faith carry you
Faith carry you
Let your faith carry you, carry you, carry you
Carry you
Carry you
Repeating this phrase is meant to draw strength and comfort from the idea of faith carrying you, even when times are tough.
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