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
Good Day
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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Just when I thought you were gone
You threw it up in my face
Why can't you accept that I made a mistake'
Let it, let it go, let it, let it go
You never let me free, you're like a ball and chain
Take a piece of me and never hesitate
And I'm not gonna take it, not gonna take it
Feel it, I can feel it
I won't take it, I can feel it
It's a good day to bid you good day
Will you ever let me walk away'
You keep reminding me of yesterday
You're so stuck on bringing me down
You should know by now that I'm not sticking around
Let it, let it go, let it, let it go
You never let me free, you're like a ball and chain
Take a piece of me and never hesitate
Like gravity you bring me down
And I'm not gonna take it, not gonna take it
Feel it, I can feel it
I won't take it, I can feel it
It's a good day to bid you good day
Gotta let, gotta let, gotta let this go
Gotta let, gotta let, gotta let it go
Gotta let me go
'Cause I'm not gonna take it, not gonna, goodbye
You never let me free, you're like a ball and chain
Take a piece of me and never hesitate
Like gravity you bring me down
And I'm not gonna take it, not gonna take it
It's a good day, goodbye lies, lame stories
Out my face, out the way, I'm warning
You manipulate, complicate, don't ignore me
It's a good day to bid you good day
It's a good day, goodbye lies, lame stories
Out my face, out my way, I'm warning
You manipulate, complicate, don't ignore me
It's a good day to bid you good day
So say goodbye, don't try hello
It's past the time for you to go
I'm happy now that you're out the way
Can't believe I played your sorry games
I've let you go, it's such a good feeling
And I won't be seeing you again
It's a good day to bid you good day
The lyrics of "Good Day" by Britt Nicole reflect the sentiment of liberation and triumph over an abusive relationship. The singer is speaking to their ex-lover, who is reluctant to let go of the past and constantly reminds them of their mistakes. The singer asserts their desire to move on and be free of the chains that their ex has placed upon them. Despite the manipulative and controlling behavior of their ex-lover, the singer embraces the moment and declares that it's a good day to bid them goodbye.
The first few lines of the song express the singer's frustration with their ex's constant reminders of their past mistakes. When the singer thought they were over the relationship, their ex throws it back in their face, making it difficult for them to move on. The comparison of the ex to a ball and chain is used to signify that they are holding the singer back from happiness and moving on with their life. In the chorus, the singer confidently states that they won't take it anymore, emphasizing their determination to let go and start anew.
The second verse echoes the sentiments of the first verse, with the singer again expressing their desire to be left alone and to move on. The emphasis on the phrase "let it go" is a clear indication that the singer is trying to release themselves from their ex's hold. The bridge serves as a fitting climax to the song, with the singer finally declaring that it's a good day to bid their ex-lover goodbye and move on with their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't you just leave me alone'
Asking the person to stop bothering her
Just when I thought you were gone
The person came back after she thought they were gone for good
You threw it up in my face
The person reminded her of her past mistakes
Why can't you accept that I made a mistake'
She made a mistake in the past and the person won't let it go
Let it, let it go, let it, let it go
She's telling the person to let go of the past and move on
You never let me free, you're like a ball and chain
The person is suffocating her and won't let her be free
Take a piece of me and never hesitate
The person takes advantage of her and doesn't hesitate to manipulate her
Like gravity you bring me down
The person is a negative influence and brings her down emotionally
And I'm not gonna take it, not gonna take it
She won't let the person keep hurting her
Feel it, I can feel it
She can sense that the person is causing her pain
It's a good day to bid you good day
She's finally letting go of the pain the person caused and saying goodbye
Will you ever let me walk away'
The person won't let her leave and move on with her life
You keep reminding me of yesterday
The person keeps bringing up her past mistakes and failures
You're so stuck on bringing me down
The person is fixated on making her feel bad about herself
You should know by now that I'm not sticking around
She's finally decided to leave and not put up with the person's negativity anymore
Gotta let, gotta let, gotta let this go
She needs to let go of the past and move on
Gotta let, gotta let, gotta let it go
She needs to let go of the person and the pain they caused
Gotta let me go
She's telling the person to let her go and move on
'Cause I'm not gonna take it, not gonna, goodbye
She won't put up with the person's negativity anymore and is saying goodbye
It's a good day, goodbye lies, lame stories
It's a positive day to say goodbye to the person's lies and excuses
Out my face, out the way, I'm warning
She's warning the person to stay out of her life
You manipulate, complicate, don't ignore me
The person manipulates her and causes complications in her life
It's a good day to bid you good day
She's finally letting go and saying goodbye to the person's negative influence
So say goodbye, don't try hello
She doesn't want the person to come back into her life
It's past the time for you to go
The person has overstayed their welcome in her life
I'm happy now that you're out the way
She's finally happy now that the person is gone
Can't believe I played your sorry games
She regrets letting the person manipulate and control her
I've let you go, it's such a good feeling
She's finally let go of the person and it feels good
And I won't be seeing you again
She's moved on and won't let the person back into her life
It's a good day to bid you good day
She's finally saying goodbye to the person's negative influence and moving on with her life
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRITT NICOLE, JASON DAVID INGRAM, TEDD TJORNHOM
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