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
Walk On The Water
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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It's staring back at you
Another wave of doubt
Will it pull you under
You wonder
What if I'm overtaken
What if I never make it
Will you hear my prayer?
When you take that first step
Into the unknown
You know that He won't let you go
So what are you waiting for?
What do you have to lose?
Your insecurities, they try to alter you
You know you're made for more
So don't be afraid to move
Your faith is all
It takes in you
You can walk on the water too
So get out
and let your fear fall to the ground
No time to waste
Don't wait
Don't you turn around and miss out
Everything you were made for
I know you're not sure
So you play it safe
Try to run away
If you take that first step
Into the unknown
He won't let you go
So what are you waiting for?
What do you have to lose?
Your insecurities, they try to alter you
You know you're made for more
So don't be afraid to move
Your faith is all
It takes in you
You can walk on the water too
(Step Out)
Even when it's stormin'
(Step Out)
Even when you're broken
(Step Out)
Even when your heart is telling you, telling you to give up
(Step Out)
When your hope is stolen
(Step Out)
You can't see where you're going
You don't have to be afraid
So what are you waiting for?
So what are you waiting for?
What do you have to lose?
Your insecurities, they try to alter you
You know you're made for more
So don't be afraid to move
Your faith is all
It takes in you
You can walk on the water too
The lyrics to Britt Nicole's "Walk On The Water" are a call to action for listeners to step out of their comfort zones and onto the unknown path that God has laid out for them. The song speaks to the fear and doubt that can cripple one's faith, urging them to trust that God will always be there to guide them, no matter how uncertain or terrifying the journey may seem. The first verse acknowledges the reality of doubt and fear, as the singer asks what will happen if she is overtaken or if no one is there to hear her prayer. But in the chorus, she reinforces the idea that taking that first step into the unknown, and trusting in God, is the only way to truly live up to one's potential and fulfill one's purpose.
The second verse encourages listeners to let go of their insecurities and not to miss out on the things they were made for. The repeated refrain of "Step out" asserts that taking that leap of faith is possible, even in the midst of struggles or brokenness, as long as the individual trusts in God's plan. The song ends with a final call to action, leaving no room for excuses or fear: "So what are you waiting for?".
Overall, "Walk On The Water" is an uplifting and empowering song that speaks to the potential within each person to do great things, as long as they have faith and trust in a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
You look around
You feel uncertain about your surroundings
It's staring back at you
Your fear is staring back at you
Another wave of doubt
A new doubt arises
Will it pull you under
You fear this doubt will affect you negatively
You wonder
You question whether you can handle it or not
What if I'm overtaken
What if this uncertainty consumes me?
What if I never make it
What if I fail?
What if no one's there?
What if I am alone in this?
Will you hear my prayer?
Will God answer my call for help?
When you take that first step
When you venture into unchartered territories
Into the unknown
Into the unexplored
You know that He won't let you go
Have faith that God will guide you
So what are you waiting for?
What is stopping you from taking that leap of faith?
What do you have to lose?
What is there to lose in trying?
Your insecurities, they try to alter you
Your fears and doubts are trying to control you
You know you're made for more
You have a greater purpose in life
So don't be afraid to move
Don't let your fears hold you back
Your faith is all It takes in you
Trust in God and in yourself
You can walk on the water too
You can achieve the impossible
So get out
Take action
and let your fear fall to the ground
Overcome your fears
No time to waste
Don't wait any longer
Don't you turn around and miss out
Don't let your fears cause you to miss great opportunities
Everything you were made for
Your destiny
I know you're not sure
I understand that you are uncertain
So you play it safe
You are comfortable with being average
Try to run away
You attempt to avoid taking risks
(Step Out)
Take a leap of faith
Even when it's stormin'
Even when life is hard
Even when you're broken
Even when you're hurting
Even when your heart is telling you, telling you to give up
Even when you feel like giving up
When your hope is stolen
When you've lost all hope
You can't see where you're going
You feel uncertain about the future
You don't have to be afraid
Don't let your fears overpower you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA CROSBY, DAN MUCKALA, BRITTANY WADDELL
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