Reaching for the Moon
REACHING FOR THE MOON:
Behind the Song "Runaway with Me"
By Tiffany Frampton
Remember when you were young and you could dream of anything and really believe in it? Well I am 26 years old and still believe in that same dream. Ever since I was young, I dreamt of being some sort of entertainer. When I was in love with Aaron Carter, I dreamt of being a singer (and of course, him falling in love with me). When I was really into Disney Channel movies, I dreamt of being the star actress. And when I hit junior high and fell in love with all that Shaun White could do, I was going to be a professional skateboarder/snowboarder.
Without really realizing it, growing up I loved to write poems, which eventually turned into lyrics, which eventually turned into songs once I picked up a guitar. It finally hit me, this is my dream, this is what I will be! But it didn’t come easy. I taught myself guitar and hated how long it was taking me to learn. I eventually gave up and prayed to God, “if this isn’t what you have for me, please take this dream away, amen.” I hated the hurt that came with my dream, I was growing in baby steps but instead I just wanted to be on the moon! But God never took my desire or dream away.
It’s been 10 years since I remember praying that prayer and on June 22, 2018 I released my first single, Run Away With Me, thanks to the Online Recording Studio. This song is about taking chances and pursuing life. If you’re an average post-grad like me, you probably have student loans, and if you went to a private university, you’re really like me (let’s celebrate together in 30 years). Debt, bills and life in general are really tough – it’s hard to find the life, in life! I wrote this, imagining my husband and I running away from our debt, running away from our jobs and finally getting to enjoy life together without any stress.
I’m definitely not where I imagined myself, when I was young. But I’m grateful for the doors God has opened for me and allowing my dreams to continue, whether in baby steps or full leaps onto the moon. I believe the trials that I endure build me up to be a better artist. I know pain, I know love, I know struggle. I also know that God is love and His plans are always greater than what we can dream. So, if you have a dream – take a chance and see what God will do, because whether in 10 days or 10 years, you may finally see it all start to unfold.
With lots of love...
Sincerely,
Tiffany Frampton