I've found I feel most like myself when I'm at the piano or with a guitar i… Read Full Bio ↴I've found I feel most like myself when I'm at the piano or with a guitar in my lap, singing about how I feel to people who feel the same way.

I got my start in musical theatre when I was seven years old. I sang "Where Is Love?" from the musical OLIVER for an audience of about 500 people, and have been hooked on performing ever since. I picked up the saxophone in school band back in 5th grade, guitar in 8th grade, recorded my first album independently at age 14, my second at age 16, and got serious about the piano during my first year of college.

I went to the University of Michigan to study Performing Arts Technology with a minor in Jazz Voice. However, after my first year there, I figured out that my dreams and goals as a pop singer/songwriter exceeded what Ann Arbor, Michigan had to offer me. I made the difficult decision to transfer, and started over in Los Angeles, where I graduated in December 2010 from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Industry.

During my time at USC, I had a number of opportunities most kids only dream of. I met some truly inspiring people that quickly became heroes of mine. I learned the art of collaboration. I received a songwriting scholarship from Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. I began working with writer/musician/producer extraordinaire Tim Kobza, who continues to help me sharpen my skills as a producer and recording engineer. I formed a band with which I created the best record in history. Oh, and I met a lot of girls worth breaking hearts and writing songs over.

But back to music...

I realized somewhere along the line that what I loved most about being on stage was the ability and the power to connect with people on many different emotional levels. Music is one of the deepest expressions of emotion, and writing and performing original music is as personal and naked as you can get. It makes it that much more meaningful, and to have people appreciate and relate to the feelings I'm putting out there makes me feel truly privileged to be a songwriter.

The only thing missing from my brief life story is a BIG thank you to my family. I feel so lucky to have them as my biggest fans... My parents are nothing but supportive and motivating, my younger brother Dalten is a talented actor and the best video game opponent ever, and my sister Riana is a stunning actress, singer, performer, writer, artist, graphic designer, playwright, and inspiration in her own right. She does all the photography for my promo material (including this website), as well as the graphic design for all of my albums. Please check her out at riananelson.com.

Thanks for stopping by... Please go listen to NORTH and I'm sure you'll get to know me better than I can introduce myself here in this bio.

http://www.deriknelson.com

Seasons Change
Derik Nelson Lyrics

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The city freezes
As the sun begins to rise
Streaks of crimson
Stain the water-colored skies

And time,

Time keeps passing by

Funny the way it goes
Suddenyl with no warning
Funny you never noticed
The seasons change

I walk in silence
Now our love is growing cold
Hands in pockets
Since they don't have you to hold

And time,

Time keps passing by
Funny the way it goes
Suddenly with no warning
Funny you never notice
The seasons change

The spark is fading
Still, we do the best we can
Will I still feel you
When everything is green again

And time,

Time keps passing by
Funny the way it goes
Suddenly with no warning
Funny you never notice
The seasons change

The seasons change
The seasons change

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Derik Nelson’s song Seasons Change explore themes of change, time, and the gradual loss of love. The song opens with a beautiful description of a sunrise, with the crimson streaks of color transforming the skyline. At this moment, the city is frozen in time, and as the lyrics suggest, time keeps passing by, indicating that despite the beauty of the moment, it cannot be sustained. This is a metaphor for life and how every beautiful moment, just like a sunrise, is fleeting and cannot be held onto forever.

The song’s chorus, “Funny the way it goes, Suddenly with no warning, Funny you never notice The seasons change,” highlights how even though change is constant, it can still come as a surprise. The seasons' changing is used as a metaphor for a relationship's gradual decline or towards the end of a love affair, as time can lead to the spark fading.

The lyrics in the second verse express the hurt that comes with a love that is growing colder. The person is walking in silence, and their hands are in their pockets, emphasizing the feeling of loneliness and emptiness. The final verse asks the question of whether one can still feel the love once it all fades away. The line, “Will I still feel you, When everything is green again” suggests that perhaps one day, love will be rekindled, but for now, it has been lost.

Overall, the lyrics in Seasons Change have a melancholy tone, exploring the themes of changing seasons and time's passage, and relationship transition. Through its use of beautiful imagery, it captures the fleeting moment of beauty, and how it cannot be sustained forever. Each verse highlights the passing of time and change, whether it be in nature or relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

The city freezes
The atmosphere in the city is still and cold

As the sun begins to rise
At the start of the day, the sun starts to appear in the sky

Streaks of crimson
Lines of deep red colour

Stain the water-colored skies
The red colour covers and taints the blue sky

And time,
The concept of time

Time keeps passing by
Time continues to move forward

Funny the way it goes
Strange how time works

Suddenyl with no warning
Happening abruptly and unexpectedly

Funny you never noticed
Strange how people don't see things coming

The seasons change
The different seasons come and go

I walk in silence
I am walking without speaking