The Pennsylvania native, Morgan Myles, has one of the most powerful vocals I have heard recently. Her latest single, “I Believe”, truly showcases the range that this singer has. Especially once the chorus plays, you can hear the emotion with every note she belts. With themes such as strength, and perseverance in all of her work, these elements shine through in this song.
“I Believe” is a beautifully composed track. Beginning the song with soft vocals and an accompanying piano, Myles is able to depict the hopelessness she had felt after losing her beloved cousin, Mackenzie DeClue, in 2018 to glioblastoma brain cancer. The song gradually picks up with the addition of a chorus backing her. This progression perfectly showcases her personal development of both finding the strength within herself and through the words of her cousin.
The song itself also recounts Myles’ feelings towards her cousin’s situation as well as reflecting on her love towards him. In her words:
The day that I wrote I Believe I was in LA for a writing trip when I received a text message from my aunt that my cousin was beginning ‘End of Life Therapy’ that day. Up until that point I truly was in denial, I really felt he was going to beat this disease (even though no one has ever survived this type of cancer). I guess I didn’t want to accept it. Needless to say, when I showed up to my writing appointment I was an emotional wreck. I walked in and immediately broke down in front of my co-writer, Brandon Rogers. Through many tears, I explained to Brandon how the old gospel song, ‘I Believe’ was a song that my late grandfather always begged me to sing as a little girl and that the song has become a place of faith and hope for me.
It’s one of those songs that uplifts you and helps you navigate through life when times are tough. With lyrics such as “I’m gonna live for today”, and “it’s better to have lost love/than to never have loved at all”, it’s hard for the listener to not feel a sense of empowerment.
Check out her song, “I Believe” by clicking the link. And make sure to listen to her first album, “Therapy”, set to release on January 17th, 2020
Article by Michelle Castillo
