Premiere: Emily Vaughn Embraces Passion in the Playful, Lighthearted, and Uplifting “Call It What It Isn’t” - Atwood Magazine

      Emily Vaughn’s irresistibly catchy indie pop anthem “Call It What It Isn’t” is a fun, flirty celebration of the excitement of falling in love, embracing a bit of wildness, and giving in to temptation.

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      Let’s be honest: Passion makes everything better.

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      Emily Vaughn is starting her year filled with a sweet burst of passion and playfulness. Following her 2023 sophomore album songs i couldn’t write and various singles (including tracks from her duo we’re ok with Joseph Tilley), the Florida-born, Nashville-based artist returns with “Call It What It Isn’t,” a captivating, intoxicating, and dreamy three-minute indie pop anthem. Lighthearted, joyous, and endlessly catchy, her new single serves as a sparkling backdrop for romantic adventures and carefree moments—a spontaneous, intimate exploration of desire and the thrill of living in the now.

      Call It What It Isn’t – Emily Vaughn

      It’s been a while

      Since I felt that rush, ah

      I find myself caught up

      And I just want to

      Experience something deeper

      I want to embrace it

      Get a bit daring

      I want to take a chance

      So I’m just showing up

      At your doorstep

      Atwood Magazine is excited to premiere “Call It What It Isn’t,” an effervescent burst of delightful indie pop happiness. Lively and energetic, the track radiates playful vibes, catchy hooks, and flirty allure, encouraging listeners to abandon their inhibitions and dive fully into a moment of sweet submission.

      Vaughn quickly draws listeners into her world, singing over driving drums and shimmering pads as she sets the mood. “It’s been a minute since I been addicted, ah, I get caught up in it and I just wanna feel something more,” she reveals. Her voice, charged with yearning, captures that magnetic attraction toward passion and the raw temptation to immerse oneself in something – or someone – without overthinking it. The production sparkles around her, blending airy textures with a steady rhythm that propels the track forward.

      Tension escalates in the pre-chorus as Vaughn indulges in the excitement of her fantasy, her voice tinged with playful urgency:

      And I have an idea

      We could pretend we’re infatuated

      Even if it’s not genuine

      It’s a moment of suspended reality, where the stakes are low but the emotions are high. Then the chorus erupts – bold, vibrant, and instantly catchy – as Vaughn fully commits:

      Let’s just label it what it isn’t

      Name it what it’s not

      Let’s just call it love

      I’ll just say that you’re the only

      one that I’ve been longing for

      Because it’d be so much more fun

      to name it what it isn’t

      The thrill is unmistakable: Vaughn captures that alluring, ecstatic energy of pretending something is more significant than it actually is, just for the excitement it brings. Every line glistens with flirtatious tension and release, as soaring synths and upbeat rhythms envelop her voice like a glittering daydream. It’s enjoyable, transient, and utterly irresistible.

      “‘Call It What It Isn’t’ is about getting swept away by someone, regardless of the relationship status,” Vaughn shares with Atwood Magazine. “It’s about wanting to let loose a little – for the sake of passion and, honestly, fun. Let’s be real: Everything feels better when there’s passion. I just want life to feel like a honeymoon – that rush, that impulsively sexy energy. This new chapter embraces falling in love, being a bit wild, and not taking life too seriously.”

      Emily Vaughn’s “Call It What It Isn’t” © 2025

      Emily Vaughn has always expertly balanced vulnerability with confidence, and “Call It What It Isn’t” further showcases her artistic appeal. The song celebrates the heights of human connection – that electric thrill of possibility, the excitement of what may come, even if just for a night. As she embarks on this new chapter, Vaughn encourages us all to relax, embrace the moment, and remember how enjoyable it can be to lose ourselves in the feeling.

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