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
When She Cries
Britt Nicole Lyrics
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She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal
A home is no place to hide
Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
She wonders why
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries
Today she's turning sixteen
Everyone singing, but she can't seem to smile
They never get past arms length
How could they act like everything is alright?
Pulling down her long sleeves
To cover all the memories that scars leave
She says, "maybe making me bleed
Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean"
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She wonders why
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries
This is the dark before the dawn
The storm before the peace
Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change
And God is watching over you
He hears you
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She'll be just fine
'Cause now he hears her when she cries
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She'll be just fine
'Cause now I know he hears her when she cries
She'll be just fine
'Cause now I know he hears her when she cries
The lyrics of this song describe the experience of a young girl who is being abused and feels completely isolated and alone. The song begins with an acknowledgement of the girl's fear and pain, as she is too afraid to leave her room and wishes for the bruises to heal. Her home, once a place of safety, has become a place of danger and sorrow. She struggles every day to find her way through the abuse and the pain, but often feels like she is fighting a losing battle.
The girl wonders why no one seems to hear her cries. Even when she is surrounded by people, she feels like no one truly understands her pain or the depth of her suffering. Her attempts to cover up her scars and bruises are a testament to her isolation and her sense of shame. She even considers hurting herself further as a way of finding release from her emotional pain.
Despite all of this, the song offers a glimmer of hope. The chorus reminds the listener that this is only the darkness before the dawn, and that God is watching over the girl even if no one else seems to be listening. The song concludes with an affirmation that the girl will be just fine, because she now knows that someone is finally hearing her when she cries.
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl terrified
A young girl who is extremely scared and frightened.
She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal
She is so badly hurt that if the bruises on her body would heal she would leave her room.
A home is no place to hide
Despite being in a house, it doesn't give her much respite as she still feels like she is hiding.
Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels
She is incredibly hurt and broken by the pain that she is experiencing.
Every day's the same
Her life is monotonous and repetitive.
She fights to find her way
Even though she is struggling, she tries to find a way to make things better.
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
She is enduring a lot of pain and trying to hide it from everyone else.
And tries to pray
She is seeking solace in prayer.
She wonders why
She is curious about why no one seems to hear her cries for help.
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries
She feels alone and wonders if anyone is listening when she needs help.
Today she's turning sixteen
She is now turning sixteen years old.
Everyone singing, but she can't seem to smile
Even though everyone around her is singing and celebrating, she can't seem to muster a smile.
They never get past arms length
Although people are around her, they aren't close enough to really understand what she is going through.
How could they act like everything is alright?
She is confused about how people can act like everything is okay when she is suffering so much.
Pulling down her long sleeves
She is trying to cover up the scars on her arms by pulling her sleeves down.
To cover all the memories that scars leave
She is using her sleeves to cover up the memories of her pain that the scars leave behind.
She says, "maybe making me bleed
She thinks that causing more physical pain to herself might be a way to deal with her emotional pain.
Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean"
She thinks that if she can wipe away the pain from her past, she can start anew.
This is the dark before the dawn
She is in a dark place in her life, but things will eventually get better.
The storm before the peace
She is going through a difficult time before experiencing peace in her life.
Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change
She should not be afraid because things will eventually change.
And God is watching over you
She is not alone because God is with her and watching over her.
He hears you
God is listening to her and is there for her when she needs someone to talk to.
She'll be just fine
Things will eventually work out for her.
'Cause now he hears her when she cries
She now knows that God is listening to her cries for help.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: ADAM BRADLEY SMITH, GREGORY ALLEN BIECK, HAYES BIECK TYLER, BRITTANY WADDELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Deylin Connors
This song has really helped me, love it so much!!! I’ve gone through self harm recently & it feels like no one is hearing me but really......
“God is watching over her”...
💜💜💜
Thank you
Larissa Barta
full lyrics.
Little girl terrified
She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal
A home is no place to hide
Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She wonders why
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries
Today she's turning sixteen
Everyone singing, but she can't seem to smile
They never get past arms length
How could they act like everything is alright?
Pulling down her long sleeves
To cover all the memories that scars leave
She says, "maybe making me bleed
Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean"
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She wonders why
Does anyone ever hear her when she cries
This is the dark before the dawn
The storm before the peace
Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change
And God is watching over you
He hears you
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She'll be just fine
'Cause now he hears her when she cries
Every day's the same
She fights to find her way
She hurts, she breaks, she hides
And tries to pray
She'll be just fine
'Cause now I know he hears her when she cries
She'll be just fine
'Cause now I know he hears her when she cries
Rads
little girl: what’s on your arm?
me: they’re battle scars.
little girl: you fought in a war?
me: yeah. a long and hard one.
little girl: that’s so cool! can I get one?
me: no. please do not ever get any. but I’ll tell you what. whenever you see someone else with battle scars, I want you to hug them. okay? can you promise me?
little girl: yes. I promise.
a few days later we went on a short shopping spree. suddenly the little girl let go of my hand and ran up to another random teenager
teen: why are you hugging me?
little girl: because.. (*points*) you have battle scars just like my babysitter.
the teen looked up at me, and I rolled up my sleeves to show her. with tears in her eyes, she said one thing to me...
teen: my war is far from being finished right now, but I am not done fighting.
she bends down at eye level with the little girl
teen: thanks for giving me the strength to keep. you are forever my war hero.
⚠️ this is not my story, but I saw it somewhere else and decided to share it too because I want you to do the same to anyone with “battle scars” ⚠️
ilenia♡︎
Traduzione italiana:
La bambina terrorizzata avrebbe lasciato la sua stanza se solo i lividi fossero guariti. Una casa non è un posto dove nascondersi. Il suo cuore si sta spezzando per il dolore che si vede.
Ogni giorno, lo stesso, lei lotta per trovare la sua strada. Fa male, si rompe, si nasconde e cerca di pregare. Si chiede perché qualcuno la senta quando piange?
Oggi lei compie sedici anni. Tutti cantano ma sembra che non riesca a sorridere. Non superano mai la durata di un braccio. Zappa potrebbero comportarsi come se tutto andasse bene?
Tirando giù la manica lunga. Per nascondere i ricordi lasciano le cicatrici. Dice "Forse farmi sanguinare sarebbe la risposta che potrebbe lavare l'ardesia pulita".
Ogni giorno, lo stesso, combatte per trovare la sua strada. Fa male, si rompe, si nasconde e cerca di pregare. Si chiede perché qualcuno la senta quando piange?
Questo è il buio prima dell'alba, la tempesta prima della pace. Non abbiate paura, non abbiate paura, perché le stagioni cambiano. Dio ti sta guardando.Ti sente.
Ogni giorno, lo stesso, combatte per trovare la sua strada. Fa male, si rompe, si nasconde e cerca di pregare. Si chiede perché qualcuno la senta quando piange?
Tutti i giorni, lo stesso, si scontrano per trovare la sua strada. Fa male, si rompe, si nasconde e cerca di pregare. Starà bene, perché so, la sente quando piange. (Si ripete l'ultimo pezzo)
•𝙰𝚗𝚍𝚛𝚎𝚊• 𓃟
Heres the lyics. Enjoy!
Little girl terrified. She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal. A home is no place to hide. Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels. Every days the same she fights to find her way she hurts,she breaks,she hides, and tries to pray!.. She wonders why. Does anyone ever hear her when she cries.. Today she's turing sixteen.. Everyone singing but she cant seem to smile. They never get past arms length.. Why did they act like everything was alright.. Pulling down on long sleeves to cover all the memories the scars leave..
She says, "Maybe making me bleed.." Would be the answer to wash the slate clean.. Everydays the same. She fights to find her way. She hurts, she breaks,she hide, and tries to pray.. She wonders why does anyone ever hear her when she cries~
This is the dark.. Before the dawn.. Storm before the peace. Dont be afraid cause seasons change. And god is watching over you!~... He hears you... Everdays the same, she fights to find her way. She hurts, she breaks, she hides, and tries to pray..~!
She'll be just fine~!!! Cause i know he hears her when she cries~~ She'll be just fine.. Cause i know he hears her.. When she cries.....~!!!!!
Tysm guys! I spent like 20 minutes typing the lyics! So please do me a favor like or comment! LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Song by- Britt Nicole..
Hélia Alves
"God is watching over you, He hears you"
Cat
Hélia Alves lol if he was
He would have answered me
JJ Nagle
Every true..gods loves u and is always there for u, he has a plan😁🤗
Ismelda Orellana
This song brings me inner peace. I can connect to God more and more
BTS ARMY
Yes yes
Jolly Tikum
yes yes indeed
🩵Breee♡
Yes!
supernova546
Found this song when i was in 7th grade, i was super suicidal and depressed, cutting, etc. Now im a junior in highschool, just looked up the lyrics just because and wow. The memories, im so glad i found my special reason to live❤
I love you, bubs. Please never let me lose you
You're the only reason i stopped writing in red, the reason i choose to live and to keep going. My lifes only been a downward spiral since 7th grade, but you make it seem like a best life a girl could live. Ive been clean for 1 year and 10 months.
Its December 22nd and our 2 year anniversary is February 4th
Whoever is reading this, i hope you find your special reason❤
Larissa Barta
Your skin isn't paper don't cut it,
Your face isn't mask don't cover it,
Your size isn't book don't judge it,
Your life isn't film don't end it
Not my words but spread it.
Lucky Charm
“Your face isn’t a mask don’t cover it” i don’t understand that one- and the size book thingy too cause well I dunno the first one is mask face- well you cover your face with a mask- Not cover a mask with well- A mask?? I don’t know it just doesn’t make sense to me :/