Waddell began singing at the age of three in her home church, Truth Temple of (Kannapolis, North Carolina). She, along with her brother and cousin, eventually became involved with the church's daily program on Charlotte TV station WAXN.
Waddell turned down a scholarship from Belmont University in Nashville Tennessee to pursue a full-time music career, she felt that God called her to not go to college but to concentrate on music instead In 2004 she signed a management deal with Vertical Entertainment and then signed a development - dealing with Word Records Sparrow Records signed her in 2006 and her first album Say It was released May 22, 2007 Britt Nicole was committed to the Winter Jam Tour with Sanctus Real, Hawk Nelson Jeremy Camp and Steven Curtis Chapman Newsong [1]
A native of Salisbury, NC, Britt has always had a heart for reaching people and has long used music as the vehicle to change lives. She began singing in church at age three and by the time she was in high school, was appearing on her church’s daily television program and logged a performance at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall with her school’s advanced chorus.
Those early pursuits paved the way for her to sign with Sparrow Records in 2006. She burst on the charts a year later with her label debut, “Say It,” a finely crafted pop collection that introduced us to her engaging voice and thought-provoking lyrics. It earned her a slot on the Winter Jam tour that year with Steven Curtis Chapman, Jeremy Camp, NewSong and Hawk Nelson where she developed a reputation as a compelling live performer.
It was a whirlwind existence that found her looking to meet the needs of those around her—whether it was a girl in a youth group who needed someone to pray with or a parent seeking advice on their troubled teen. Her servant’s heart and earnest desire to fill others up soon left Britt herself feeling empty. It all caught up with her at an Alabama youth conference called The Ramp. “I went with my youth group as a youth leader to support and pray for them, but near the end of the event, I was kind of worn out and I began saying ‘Okay God, I just really need You to come and do something in my life,’” Britt recalls. She got her answer as she was driving back to Nashville.
“I just felt different. I felt like the old me was gone and God had started to show me who I really was and what I was called to do,” Britt says. “As I was driving home from the conference, everywhere I would stop, whether at a gas station or a restaurant, God was challenging me to step out and tell people about Him and His love for them. There are so many hurting and broken people around us each day and God was showing me the importance of reaching out to them just as He would. In the past, I have often let the fear of people and their opinions stop me from being who I am. At the core though, I know who I am and who God has called me to be. In letting go of my past, I was able to move forward, and instead of focusing on all my mistakes and failures, I started focusing on those around me. That’s ultimately why I’m here, to worship God and to reach those who need to know Him.”
After that experience, she wrote songs for the new album that included “The Lost Get Found,” “Walk on the Water,” and “Safe.” Britt continues to explain that, “They all have a similar message of having the courage to step out in faith and walk in what God has called you to do even when it’s scary. I don’t want to be selfish anymore. I don’t want to be safe anymore. When God tells me to step out and talk to somebody or believe for what seems impossible, I want to do it.”
The new album combines compelling lyrics with catchy pop songs that linger in your head such as the funky “How We Roll” and the infectious groove of “Headphones.” “When I write songs, I often write to specific people,” she reveals. “The first verse of ‘Headphones’ was written to a girl that I know. She’s in middle school dealing with the pressure of fitting in. I wanted to remind her that she does not have to look or be like anyone else because God loves her and made her just the way she is. Sometimes it is hard to stand out and sometimes you feel alone when you do, but I know she is being a light to so many and that’s what matters.”
“Feel the Light” is another song that was written for a specific friend of hers who had faced several difficult things as a child. “She was hiding all of her pain and had never told anyone what she was going through,” shares Britt. “Sometimes it’s easier to hide our fears, our struggles, and things that have happened to us in our past rather than talk about them. A lot of kids I meet feel they have no one to talk to who will understand, but God promises us that when we bring everything into His light, He will heal us and we will be free.” One of her favorite lines in the song is “you’re a queen, but you’ve never known it.” She explains that, “The important thing to remember is that your past does not define who you are. We all go through hard things, but it is our choice to decide how we deal with them. The song simply says, ‘Let go and feel the light.’”
One of the most personal songs on the new record is “Have Your Way”. “I was thinking about my brother when I wrote the song, but when I sang it in the studio, it somehow hit even closer to home,” says Britt. “I was also reminded of Job in the Bible when I wrote the lyrics. He went through so many things and everything was taken from him, but at the end of it all, he still fell to his knees and worshiped God and never turned his back on Him. He just said, ‘God have Your way, whatever You want.’ I want to be like that.” Through Britt’s achingly vulnerable vocals, you can sense the more personal nature of the song as she sings, “you never said the road would be easy, but you said you would never leave.” “The night I sang it in the studio, I sang it laying down,” says Britt. “I’ve never sung a vocal like that. I always sing standing up in a vocal booth, which makes it feel more like a performance. When I’m praying or just spending time with God, I’m usually on the floor so it just naturally felt more like I was singing to God.”
In listening to Britt Nicole’s music, it’s obvious she possesses wisdom beyond her years and a spiritual maturity not often seen in one so young. Yet she’s very much the playful girl next door and those equally intriguing sides of her personality merge seamlessly on “The Lost Get Found.”
“My fans want a pop record,” she says wistfully. “I’m a pop artist and they love fun music. When they come to my concerts, they want to have fun and I love that. That’s in my personality to have fun, but the heart of who I am is to worship and to see people’s lives changed and to reach those who are hurting. It’s what I believe God has called me to do.”
Salisbury, North Carolina, United States2007
All This Time
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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I remember the pain
I was only a girl
But I grew up that day
Tears were falling
I know You saw me
Hiding there in my bedroom
I was doing my best
Trying to be strong
No one to turn to
That's when I met You
All this time
From the first tear cry
To today's sunrise
And every single moment between
You were there
You were always there
It was You and I
You've been walking with me all this time
Ever since that day
it's been clear to me
That no matter what comes
You will never leave
I know You're for me
And You're restoring
Every heartache and failure
Every broken dream
You're the God who sees
The God who rescued me
This is my story
This is my story
I hear these people asking me
How do I know what I believe?
Well I'm not the same me
And I saw the proof I need
I felt Love I felt Your grace
You stole my heart that day
You've been walkin' with me all this time
All this time
From the first tear cry
To today's sunrise
And every single moment between
You were there
You were always there
It was You and I
You've been walking with me all this time
Britt Nicole's song All This Time is an incredibly personal and emotionally stirring tune about a moment in her life that changed everything. The song is about the moment when she met God and how that meeting changed her life forever. She sings about the pain she endured as a young girl, hiding alone in her bedroom, and how that moment grew her up. The lyrics detail the tears that fell and how she knew God saw her in that moment.
The second verse touches on how Britt’s life has changed ever since she met God. She sings that it’s been clear to her ever since that day that no matter what comes, God will never leave her. She has faith that God is for her and he’s restoring her heartache, failures, and broken dreams. This is her story, and she believes that God has been walking with her every step of the way.
The chorus repeats the phrase "all this time" over and over again, emphasizing the fact that God has been with her through every single moment of her life – from the first tear cry to today's sunrise. She knows that God has been there for her, walking with her every step of the way, and that she's not the same person she used to be. She's experienced God's love and grace, and it has stolen her heart completely.
In summary, Britt Nicole’s All This Time is an emotionally charged song about meeting God and how that changed her life forever. The lyrics paint a picture of a young girl in pain, hiding away in her bedroom, and the moment she met God. She then goes on to detail how her life has changed ever since that moment and how she knows God has been walking with her all this time, through every heartache, failure, and broken dream.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the moment
I recall the particular time when my life took a turn for the worse.
I remember the pain
I cannot forget the heartache I felt that day.
I was only a girl
I was young and naive when I experienced this difficult moment.
But I grew up that day
That moment forced me to mature and face adversity.
Tears were falling
I could not help but cry from the pain I felt.
I know You saw me
Despite feeling alone, I knew God was watching over me.
Hiding there in my bedroom
I wanted to escape from the world and be alone in my room.
So alone
I felt isolated and desperate for companionship.
I was doing my best
I was trying to overcome my pain and be strong.
Trying to be strong
I wanted to show resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
No one to turn to
I had no one to confide in or seek comfort from.
That's when I met You
It was then that I discovered the presence of God in my life.
From the first tear cry
Since the very first moment of heartache and sorrow.
To today's sunrise
Up to this very moment, as the sun rises each day.
And every single moment between
Throughout every experience and emotion I have felt.
You were there
God has been present in my life, even if I didn't recognize it at the time.
You were always there
God has never left my side, and has always been watching over me.
It was You and I
God and I have been on this journey through life together.
You've been walking with me all this time
God has been by my side, guiding me through every experience and challenge I have faced.
Well I'm not the same me
I have changed as a result of my experiences and my relationship with God.
And I saw the proof I need
My personal experiences have shown me that God is real and present in my life.
I felt Love I felt Your grace
I have experienced the love and grace of God in my life.
You stole my heart that day
I was deeply moved by the realization of God's love for me and His presence in my life.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ben Glover, Britt Nicole, David Garcia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KarleighStrickfaden
My dad died when I was 17, 3 days after Christmas. I was living 330 miles away to get out of a really toxic environment at my mom’s, I didn’t get to see him 2 months before he died.
I called him every night, he was my rock. My mom was always absent in life. He raised us.
When he died, I also lost my mom emotionally to drug abuse. She lost my siblings when I had turned 18 to the court system for some time. His death absolutely broke her, too.
But He was always there. Even when I distanced myself from God, He still called out. And called out. And called out. Until I was ready to say, enough is enough, and finally grab onto His hand.
“You’re restoring every heartache and failure, every broken dream; You’re the God who saves, the God who rescued me.”
@lyxencerillo8462
This song comforted me when I was 13 years old and until today. I learned to trust Jesus even when I can't understand it. Thank you, Britt Nicole!
@calebh6674
That's awesome!!! May the King of Kings bless you
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@susanmahoney597
God really does walk with/ carry us in our darkest hour. This beautiful song, through lyrics, expresses God's love for us. Thank you, Britt Nicole, you are a gift from heaven!
@abbykittle5058
I listen to it when I feel ashamed about addiction issues I'm still facing. One of the first lines talking about growing up too soon. That was me when it comes to lust and addiction. I've battled great shame because of it since I'm still in this struggle. But, no matter what, God's with me All This Time!
@aoi149
"I will never leave you nor forsake you". - this really helped me get through every single trial and pain. thank you Lord for this wonderful promise :)
@JellieCarpio-ut4qp
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@xiinjabami5681
I was only a girl, but I grew up that day... I felt that so much, I never thought I'd get over everything but thanks be to God. He was and is with me all this time...