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
Straight for Your Heart
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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Straight for your heart
I see you I see your soul clear
I know you wanna disappear
You wonder who will noticed
If you gave up the fight
Some days you feel invisible, out of sight
I'm coming straight for your heart
I'm bringing light to the darkness
It's gonna catch like a flood
Everything's about to change
All is takes is a spark
To bring hope where you are
Cuz you're never too far
No you're never too far
Coming straight for your heart
(Straight, straight, straight for your heart) 4x
Straight for your heart
Your heart beats
But it's just keeping time
Your living but you don't feel alive
The world outside is turning
While yours in laying still
In the cycle, spinning spiral, holding you until
Right here, right now, tonight
I'm coming straight for your heart
I'm bringing light to the darkness
It's gonna catch like a flood
Everything is about to change
All is takes is a spark
To bring hope where you are
Cuz you're never too far
No you're never too far
I'm coming straight for your heart
(Straight, straight, straight for your heart) 4x
Straight for your heart
You don't have to walk this road alone
I'll hold you, hold you
You don't have to live this life alone
I know you, know you
Hidden in the tunnel
I'll be there
Even when you can't fly
I'll be there (3x)
I'm coming straight for your heart
(Straight, straight, straight for your heart) 4x
I'm coming straight for your heart
I'm bringing light to the darkness
It's gonna catch like a flood
Everything is about to change
All is takes is a spark
To bring hope where you are
Cuz you're never too far
No you're never too far
I'm coming straight for your heart
(Straight, straight, straight for your heart) 4x
Straight for your heart
You don't have to walk this road alone
I'll hold you, hold you
You don't have to live this life alone
I know you, know you
The song "Straight for Your Heart" by Britt Nicole addresses the theme of hope and how it can be found even in the midst of darkness. The singer in the song acknowledges the struggles that the person they are addressing is going through, noting that they sometimes feel like disappearing and wonder if anyone would notice. Despite this, the singer is determined to help this person, bringing light to their darkness and offering hope. They note that the person is not alone and that they will stay with them even when they can't fly.
Through the lyrics, we see that the singer wants to be the spark that ignites hope in this person's life. They understand that all it takes is a spark to bring hope and change to the difficult situation they find themselves in. The lines "I'm bringing light to the darkness / It's gonna catch like a flood / Everything's about to change" emphasize that even though things may feel stagnant now, change is coming and it will fill their life like a flood.
Overall, the song is a powerful and uplifting message of hope in trying times. It reminds us that we are not meant to go through life's struggles alone and that there are people who care and will bring light to our darkness when we feel like giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you I see your soul clear
Britt Nicole understands who you really are.
I know you wanna disappear
Britt Nicole is aware that you are struggling and want to give up.
You wonder who will noticed If you gave up the fight
Britt Nicole recognizes that you feel like nobody cares about your struggles.
Some days you feel invisible, out of sight
Britt Nicole understands that there are days when you feel like nobody sees you.
Right here, right now, tonight
Britt Nicole is here for you and wants to help you right now.
I'm coming straight for your heart
Britt Nicole is going to reach out to you and help you in the deepest part of yourself.
I'm bringing light to the darkness
Britt Nicole is bringing hope to your situation, where you feel like there is only darkness.
It's gonna catch like a flood
Britt Nicole's message of hope is going to spread and fill every aspect of your life.
Everything's about to change
Britt Nicole believes that your life is about to change for the better.
All is takes is a spark
Britt Nicole believes that even the smallest amount of hope can make a huge difference in your life.
To bring hope where you are
Britt Nicole wants to bring hope to you wherever you are in your life.
Cuz you're never too far
Britt Nicole believes that no matter how far away you feel from hope, it's always within reach.
Your heart beats
Britt Nicole recognizes that you are alive, but not truly living.
But it's just keeping time
Britt Nicole believes that your heart is just barely keeping you alive, but not really living.
Your living but you don't feel alive
Britt Nicole knows that you are barely living and feel like you're just going through the motions.
The world outside is turning
Britt Nicole is aware that the world is always moving and changing, but you feel stuck.
While yours in laying still
Britt Nicole recognizes that your life is not moving forward and you feel stuck in one place.
In the cycle, spinning spiral, holding you until
Britt Nicole understands that you feel trapped in a cycle and can't escape.
You don't have to walk this road alone
I'll hold you, hold you
You don't have to live this life alone
I know you, know you
Britt Nicole wants to be there for you and keep you company on your journey. She understands and commiserates with you.
Hidden in the tunnel
I'll be there
Even when you can't fly
I'll be there (3x)
Britt Nicole wants to be with you even in the dark times when you feel stuck, and be with you when you're unable to move forward.
Writer(s): Muckala Daniel John, Waddell Brittany, Gillespie Aaron
Contributed by Owen A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bocasgrandes
Such a amazing song. God bless Britt Nicole
AllAreWorthMoreThanGold1234
Yeah, God bless you, Britt Nicole!
Nikkol
God heals our hearts! God is good! ♥♥♥
NF Real Music
I wonder why she took this off the album. I fricking love this song!!!
mejene vincent
Oh my goodness. GOD is great. I can't stop listening to this song. So nice.
Alan Ericksen
Lord Jesus, I thank you for connecting to my heart, and to all who humbly seek you!
Woman_ Warrior
Her confidence and amazing voice makes her so beautiful too me 🤗💗
Mikayla Edens
Love this song so much
Heather Brown
This song is awesome
Serina Velazquez
I love this song!! I'm doing this for my church talent show wit my big sis ^-^