My song "Pieces and Pages" is a peek inside the mind of a stressed out teenager who is not ready for love and all the baggage that comes along with having to dedicate a piece of your life to someone. Since I was a little girl, the one thing I have always been certain of is my career. In my perfect world, I am creating music and living freely and openly in my imagination, innovating and spending my time in a city full of ideas and experiences to write about. "Pieces and Pages" was partially written while I was on a vacation to New York; I was inspired by the sounds, melodies, and detail of the city. There was such a liveliness to my inner self and my writing that I have never felt while at home. Part of me was hoping to forget my life in California and fly across the country for a fresh start. The boy I am discussing in the song was my boyfriend at the time, and he did not understand or appreciate my goals and my dreams to the full extent. Music is something that will always come first, before anyone or anything. For the rest of my life, there is no doubt I will move anywhere and will do anything to find my perfect sound. - Emilia Vaughn