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
Holiday
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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Venti Chai, you're my closest friend
Lack of sleep is what I do
Starbucks will rescue me again
Work, more work, and somewhere to be
Skip the talk, can't you just text me
I'm goin', slow down, I'm on it
'Cause when it's work all day
I cannot escape
I just stop to think, and I'm going crazy
Take a break, hey
Sometimes you got to
Be still and breathe, baby
Here we go, better believe we can up and leave
Take some time and kickback
I'm on chill and relax
Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on holiday
Take my time and kickback
I'm on chill and relax
Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on holiday
Is this boy the one?
Are we meant to be?
What to wear?
Got to look pretty
Maybe I should go solo
Forget it, I'm ready to go where there's no
No more drama to mess up my flow
No more questions to answer, no
Pack my bags ya'll, I'm outtie
Flight leaves gate 17
'Cause when it's work all day
I cannot escape
I just stop to think, and I'm going crazy
Take a break, hey
Sometimes you got to
Be still and breathe, baby
Here we go, better believe we can up and leave
Take some time and kickback
I'm on chill and relax
Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on holiday
Take my time and kickback
I'm on chill and relax
Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on holiday
Rock, rock the beat,
Rock, rock the beat
Rock, rock the beat,
Rock, rock the beat
No lap top bringing
Or cell phone ringing
You know the feeling
When hits you are singing
I'll kick back and enjoy
The sun on my face
The time of my life baby,
It's time to play
If you're ready for a holiday, holiday
Rock the beat, hands in the air
If you're ready for a holiday, holiday
Rock the beat, rock the beat, yeah
Take some time and kickback
I'm on chill and relax
Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on holiday
Take my time and kickback
I'm on chill and relax
Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on holiday
Rock, rock the beat,
Rock, rock
Rock, rock the beat,
Rock, rock
Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on Holiday
Rock, rock the beat,
Rock, rock
Rock, rock the beat,
Rock, rock
Rock the beat, yeah, time to play, yeah
I'm away on Holiday
The song 'Holiday' by Britt Nicole describes the exhaustion that comes from overworking and how taking a break from it all is necessary. The first verse is dedicated to the routine of the singer's everyday life. She is fixated on getting things done, from daily tasks to work that keeps piling up. The only way she rejuvenates herself is by sipping on a venti chai from Starbucks, but even that is a quick fix.
The chorus emphasizes the need to stop and take a break. The singer acknowledges that the constant grind can make her lose her sanity. She needs to take a moment and catch her breath. The second verse brings to light the other side of her life, where she is a young adult trying to navigate her way through relationships. Eventually, she decides to break free from the shackles of her mundane life and go on a holiday. The repetitive chorus reiterates that the holiday is the need of the hour.
The song has a positive tone and a catchy beat, which makes it a perfect pick-me-up song. Britt aptly describes the pressures of the world and how we need to slow down and take a breather. It's one of those tracks that will make you tap your feet and bang your head while inspiring you to take a break for yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go 'round and 'round again
I'm stuck in a cycle of work, lack of sleep, and stress
Venti Chai, you're my closest friend
I rely on caffeine to keep me going
Lack of sleep is what I do
I sacrifice sleep to keep up with work
Starbucks will rescue me again
I turn to Starbucks for caffeine to keep going
Work, more work, and somewhere to be
My life is consumed by work, with no time for leisure
Skip the talk, can't you just text me
I'm too busy to have face-to-face conversations
I'm goin', slow down, I'm on it
I'm rushing to do everything, but it's taking a toll on me
I'm going crazy
The stress is getting to me and I feel like I'm losing my mind
'Cause when it's work all day
Working all day without a break is taking a toll on me
I cannot escape
I feel trapped in a cycle of work and stress
Take a break, hey
It's important to take a break and recharge
Sometimes you got to
It's necessary to take a break and have some fun
Be still and breathe, baby
Relax and take deep breaths to calm down
Here we go, better believe we can up and leave
Let's go on a vacation and escape from the stress
Take some time and kickback
Relax and enjoy some leisure time
I'm on chill and relax
I'm in a state of relaxation and calmness
Work can wait, yeah, time to play, yeah
It's time to have some fun and take a break from work
I'm away on holiday
I'm on a vacation, away from work and stress
Is this boy the one?
I'm struggling with relationship questions and doubts
Are we meant to be?
I'm questioning whether this relationship is right for me
What to wear?
I'm stressing over what to wear for an event or date
Got to look pretty
I feel pressure to look attractive and put together
Maybe I should go solo
Maybe I should focus on myself and not worry about relationships right now
Forget it, I'm ready to go where there's no
I'm ready to escape and leave all my worries behind
No more drama to mess up my flow
I'm tired of drama affecting my life and mental state
No more questions to answer, no
I don't want to deal with any more questions or doubts
Pack my bags ya'll, I'm outtie
I'm ready to leave on my vacation
Rock, rock the beat
Enjoying music and dancing to it
No lap top bringing
Leaving work and technology behind during vacation
Or cell phone ringing
Not being disturbed by phone calls or messages during vacation
You know the feeling
The feeling of being free and relaxed while on vacation
When hits you are singing
Singing and enjoying music without any stress or distractions
I'll kick back and enjoy
I'll relax and enjoy every moment of my vacation
The sun on my face
Enjoying the warmth of the sun during vacation
The time of my life baby,
Having the best time of my life during vacation
If you're ready for a holiday, holiday
If you're ready to take a break from work and have fun
Rock the beat, hands in the air
Enjoying music and dancing with excitement
Rock the beat, rock the beat, yeah
Dancing and enjoying music without any worries
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Adam Smith, Brittany Nicole Waddell, Tedd Tjornhom
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