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
The Sun Is Rising
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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The future you had hoped for is now burning
And the dreams you held so tight lost their meaning
And you don't if you'll ever find the healing
You're gonna make it
You're gonna make it
And the night can only last for so long
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
And the sun is rising
And the sun is rising
Sun is rising
And the sun is rising
Every high and every low you're gonna go through
You don't have to be afraid I am with you (I am with you)
In the moments you're so weak you feel like stopping
Let the hope you have light the road you're walking
You're gonna make it
You're gonna make it
The night can only last for so long
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
The sun is rising
And even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
Just look beyond the clouds
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
The sun is rising yeah
The sun is rising ooh oh
Yeah yeah
Even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
Even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
The lyrics for Britt Nicole's song "The Sun Is Rising" offers encouragement to those who are hurting and facing difficult times. The song speaks to the experience of feeling as though everything you once looked forward to has been lost or burned up, and the pain that comes with it. However, the lyrics also remind us that these tough times will not last forever and that healing is possible. The chorus repeats the phrase "You're gonna make it" as a way to encourage the listener to keep going, even when they feel like giving up.
The lyrics acknowledge that life is full of highs and lows, but that we don't have to face these challenges alone. The verses speak of the hope we can find in someone else being with us and guiding us on our journey. The line "In the moments you're so weak you feel like stopping, let the hope you have light the road you're walking" is particularly poignant in that it acknowledges the darkness that can come with pain and suffering, but also the light that can come from within and from others.
Overall, the song offers a message of hope, reminding us to keep holding on and to look for the light even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
When life has cut too deep and left you hurting
When the hardships of life have wounded you deeply
The future you had hoped for is now burning
All your plans for the future have gone up in smoke
And the dreams you held so tight lost their meaning
The dreams that were once so important to you have lost their significance
And you don't if you'll ever find the healing
You're not sure if you can ever recover from the pain you feel
You're gonna make it
You will overcome this
And the night can only last for so long
Your sufferings will eventually be over
Whatever you're facing
No matter what challenges confront you
If your heart is breaking
If you're feeling very sad
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
There's always a hope for those who stand firm
Lift up your eyes and see
Look up and observe
And the sun is rising
The new day with new opportunities is on the horizon
Sun is rising
The start of a new day
Every high and every low you're gonna go through
You'll experience both happiness and sorrow in life
You don't have to be afraid I am with you (I am with you)
You should not be scared because I am here with you
In the moments you're so weak you feel like stopping
During times when you're very weak that you want to give up
Let the hope you have light the road you're walking
Your hope should guide you on the path you're taking
The sun is rising
A new beginning is here
And even when you can't imagine how
Even in the situations that seem impossible to overcome
How you're ever gonna find your way out
When you don't know how you'll get through it
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Even when you're doubting everything
Just look beyond the clouds
Consider the future beyond the current problems
The sun is rising
A new day is coming
The sun is rising yeah
The beginning of a beautiful new day
The sun is rising ooh oh
A beautiful start of a new day
Yeah yeah
An affirmation of hope and positivity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON INGRAM, DAN MUCKALA, BRITT NICOLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@agusrodriguez1523
When life has cut too deep and left you hurting
The future you had hoped for is now burning
And the dreams you held so tight lost their meaning
And you don't if you'll ever find the healing
You're gonna make it
You're gonna make it
And the night can only last for so long
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
And the sun is rising
And the sun is rising
Sun is rising
And the sun is rising
Every high and every low you're gonna go through
You don't have to be afraid I am with you (I am with you)
In the moments you're so weak you feel like stopping
Let the hope you have light the road you're walking
You're gonna make it
You're gonna make it
The night can only last for so long
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
The sun is rising
And even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
Just look beyond the clouds
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
The sun is rising yeah
The sun is rising ooh oh
Yeah yeah
Even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
Even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
@aniesrebeca7300
Lyrics:-
When life has cut too deep and left you hurting
The future you had hoped for is now burning
And the dreams you held so tight lost their meaning
And you don't if you'll ever find the healing
You're gonna make it
You're gonna make it
And the night can only last for so long
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
And the sun is rising
And the sun is rising
Sun is rising
And the sun is rising
Every high and every low you're gonna go through
You don't have to be afraid I am with you (I am with you)
In the moments you're so weak you feel like stopping
Let the hope you have light the road you're walking
You're gonna make it
You're gonna make it
The night can only last for so long
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
The sun is rising
And even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
Just look beyond the clouds
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
Whatever you're facing
If your heart is breaking
There's a promise for the ones who just hold on
Lift up your eyes and see
The sun is rising
The sun is rising
The sun is rising yeah
The sun is rising ooh oh
Yeah yeah
Even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
Even when you can't imagine how
How you're ever gonna find your way out
Even when you're drabbling in your doubt
Just look beyond the clouds
@marieg2322
Just watched the movie, The Other Woman, for the umpteenth time. I finally got around to searching this beautiful song. This song is from the most powerful scene in the movie, when Kate (Leslie Mann, my favorite actress!) realizes that she must end her marriage, and she throws her wedding rings into the ocean. She then falls down on the sand, overcome with the emotion of it all. The other two ladies then quietly sit beside her, and without a word, they share her pain. Such a beautiful expression of friendship, all portrayed without a word spoken... just this beautiful song in the background. ❤️
@pikelawson
Haha yeah! It’s a fun movie to watch every single time.. I can’t believe this song is still hard to find, wow! I thought it’d be easier nowadays since I also had a had a hard time looking for this song many years ago, and when I did I just kept it in my playlist ahaha. It’s too bad that whenever you search any lyrics from her, Google doesn’t know. It’s like you just have to burn “Britt Nicole” into your brain haha
@MrsSaenz16
That exact scene brought me here, too.
@thandizulu5317
Best part of the movie for me.
@shabtifoxx7991
25th view, and I also got around to finally searching up this song as well.
@Itsalwandechile
Same
@xavierking4506
I'm a Christian and a metalhead, I listened to her music whenever I'm feeling down, can't sleep, and scared, Britt Nicole and Francesca Battillie are like angels from heaven with their music because it's sounds heavely and uplifting 😇😇🥺🥺
@abbykittle5058
Both of them have amazing songs. They're both two of my favorite Christian artists! I like a lot of different kinds of music besides metal. lol But, I do like Christian rock.
@thebojieepair
I have no idea why but this song brings SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many tears to my eyes EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear it...thanks Britt.
@INIVERS
Yea😓