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
Breakthrough
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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I've seen you here before
You keep coming back
And knocking at my door
For so long, so long
I've been trying to soar
With my hands tied up and my feet held to the floor
I can see that a breakthrough is coming, coming for me
Cuz my heart, it was made to fly
Destiny can't be denied
I'm tired of waiting
I am overdue for a breakthrough
Oh, oh
You used to have me stumbling
Yeah, tripping again and again
But I've been studying you
And now I know you like the back of my hand
You can't keep me here
I've cried too many tears
Yeah, I've had enough
Now I'm gonna call you bluff
You made your bet, but the stage is set get ready
Cause I'm lighting the fuse
I'm feeling like a breakthrough is coming
I can see that a breakthrough is coming, coming for me
Cause my heart, it was made to fly
Destiny can't be denied
I'm tired of waiting
I am overdue for a breakthrough
I can feel a breakthrough coming
I can feel a breakthrough coming
I can feel a breakthrough coming, coming
I can feel a breakthrough coming
I can feel a breakthrough coming
I can feel a breakthrough coming
I can feel a breakthrough coming
A breakthrough is coming
I can see that a breakthrough is coming, coming for me
Cause my heart, it was made to fly
Destiny can't be denied
I'm tired of waiting
I am overdue for a breakthrough
In Britt Nicole's dynamic song "Breakthrough," the lyrics describe the struggle of overcoming fear and doubt. The singer acknowledges that she has faced fear before and it keeps returning to block her path. She notes that she has been stuck with tied-up hands and feet, but she feels that she is on the brink of a major breakthrough, which will help her soar. She is confident that she was meant for greatness and that her destiny cannot be denied. She is tired of waiting and knows that she is overdue for her breakthrough.
The chorus repeats the message that she can feel her breakthrough coming, and she can see that it is destined for her. She is confident in her ability to overcome her shortcomings and break through the limitations that have held her back. She has studied her fears and knows how to conquer them, and she refuses to let them keep her down any longer. She has lit the fuse and is ready to ignite her potential and take on the world.
Overall, the song is a message of hope and perseverance. It encourages the listener to believe in themselves, even when they are facing adversity, and to keep pushing until they achieve their goals. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who needs a little extra motivation to keep going and reach their full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there fear
Addressing fear as if it is a person
I've seen you here before
Acknowledging that fear has always been present
You keep coming back
Implying that fear is persistent
And knocking at my door
Fear is represented as a visitor that comes uninvited
For so long, so long
Fear has been present for a considerable amount of time
I've been trying to soar
Trying to overcome fear and achieve greatness
With my hands tied up and my feet held to the floor
Feeling powerless to break free from fear's hold
But I'm feeling' like a breakthrough is coming
A sense of hope and anticipation that change is imminent
I can see that a breakthrough is coming, coming for me
The vision of a positive outcome is clear
Cuz my heart, it was made to fly
Believing that greatness is destined
Destiny can't be denied
Strong conviction that greatness cannot be stopped
I'm tired of waiting
Impatience with the current situation
I am overdue for a breakthrough
Feeling that the time for change is long overdue
You used to have me stumbling
Fear used to have control over the situation
Yeah, tripping again and again
Fear repeatedly caused obstacles and setbacks
But I've been studying you
Taking the time to understand and conquer fear
And now I know you like the back of my hand
Understanding fear so well that it's predictable
You can't keep me here
Taking control and dismissing fear's hold
I've cried too many tears
The emotional toll that fear has taken is too much
Yeah, I've had enough
No longer willing to endure the current situation
Now I'm gonna call you bluff
Challenging fear and taking action to overcome it
You made your bet, but the stage is set get ready
Fear has made a mistake and the situation is ripe for change
Cause I'm lighting the fuse
Taking the initiative and driving the situation forward
I can feel a breakthrough coming
The sense of anticipation is growing stronger
A breakthrough is coming
Positive change is happening
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRITT NICOLE, CHRIS STEVENS, DAVID GARCIA
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