Heather Nova is the Bermudian Songwriter who grew up on a boat in the Caribbean and went on to sell over 2 million albums in her 15 year career to date. She has released seven albums and has opened for artists like Van Morrison and Neil Young as well as performed with artists like Sarah McLachlan. She has also had hit records with co-writes featuring artists like ATB (Renegade), and Eskobar (Someone New).Her brother is the Reggae singer Mishka.
By the end of the 1980s, after leaving RISD, Heather moved briefly to New York City (where she unsuccessfully tried to interest some major labels in a demo including Columbia , who rejected her, only to sign her five years later ), before moving to London, England. She has British citizenship due to her Bermudan origin. In 1990, she released her first recording, an EP called 'Heather Frith' — she had not yet changed her name by then. The name change came a year or so later after several gigs in the Netherlands, where, after finding out that the Dutch have trouble pronouncing "Frith," she chose a name that would be easily pronounceable in every European language, "Nova," her Canadian mother's maiden name.
The new name debuted in 1993 with her second EP 'Spirit in You' and her first full album, 'Glow Stars'. The success of the album led her to record and release her first live album, 'Blow', the same year, which she supported by a tour of Europe. A year later in 1994 she released what many consider to be her finest work to date, the emotional yet jagged album 'Oyster', for which she toured for almost two years. Another live album, 'Live from the Milky Way', was released in 1995, and after its release she toured for nearly three years straight, twice joining Sarah McLachlan and others on the North American Lilith Fair, which is a music festival with only female performers. Heather is also a frequent performer at European music festivals such as Roskilde.
In 1998, the long-awaited follow up to 'Oyster' was released. After the release of 'Siren', Heather took a break while various television show and film soundtracks licensed some of her songs and her record company (Sony Records/The WORK Group) released various singles from the album, which received only moderate play on America's MTV2, Europe's MTV and Canada's MuchMusic and on mainstream radio, although she was popular on college radio. Also during this time, she recorded a version of the often covered Billie Holiday song, 'Gloomy Sunday', for the German WWII drama Ein Lied von Liebe und Tod. In 2000, she released yet another live album, called 'Wonderlust'.
Over the years, Heather has written and recorded over a hundred songs, so that her albums are selected from work that has often already been performed live, rather than being conceived during rushed songwriting sessions. Half the songs on 'Siren' had been written during the 'Oyster' sessions and were frequently played live prior to being committed to a studio session, and most of the songs for 2001's 'South' were written between 1999 and 2000 while she was on hiatus from touring. With the release of 'South', she returned to the international spotlight with an appearance on the soundtrack of the John Cusack movie "Serendipity", a couple of music videos, and a collaboration with Swedish band Eskobar, for a song called "Someone New", also released as a video, which proved so popular that it was played primarily on America's MTV, not just MTV2 (which is normally reserved for less-popular songs). 'Storm', Heather's fifth studio album, was released in late 2003 on Big Cat Records, as was 'Redbird', released in 2005.
In 2002, she self-published 'the sorrowjoy', a 72-page book of her poetry and drawings. An album of the same name was released in March 2006, which featured Nova reading the poems from her book set to ambient music. The album has only been available for purchase at concerts beginning with the Intimate Evening tour, from the fan-run websites, HeatherNova.Net and HeatherNova.De, and from the official website, www.heathernova.com.
The album Storm was released in 2003. It was a more refined album, using Mercury Rev as Heather's backing band. The album was Top 5 in Germany and Top 10 across Europe. It was an album of dark ballads, marking a step away from the polished sound of South. It was also Heather's first release on her own record label, Saltwater Records. Despite being pregnant, she toured hard with a new line up and band, before returning home to Bermuda. (A live DVD was made of these concerts (live at the Union Chapel)
Frontier
Heather Nova Lyrics
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Caught only by the sky,
I can't go further -
I'm going inside.
See it's like a ride
It turns you out in the night;
You're far from the road now,
But it's getting brighter.
If you don't believe it
Then lose yourself and feel it;
This is the bright frontier
Right now, right here;
This is the bright frontier
Right now, right here.
Taking hold of what we have,
It's easy now;
We're splitting it open
To eat the seeds.
Looking in at what we've found,
It's easy now;
This big horizon,
It's you and me.
If you don't believe it
Then lose yourself and feel it;
This is the bright frontier
Where the love runs free;
This is the bright frontier
The sky is the limit for you and me.
When you get to the top of something
Do you get that feeling?
Do you get that high?
When you get to the top of something
Do you get there, you want to jump off?
Oh - we're going to keep on stretching out
We're going to ride on ...
In "Frontier," Heather Nova explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth, using the metaphor of exploring a new frontier. The opening verse, "Sometimes I'm an Indian, Caught only by the sky," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which describes the experience of being on a journey of self-discovery and feeling like there's a vast, open space ahead. The lyrics speak to the idea that as we explore ourselves and our capabilities, we find new potentials and possibilities that were previously hidden from us.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the "bright frontier" Nova is referring to is one of love and connection with others. She sings, "This big horizon, It's you and me," emphasizing that the journey of self-discovery is not one that we must take alone. Instead, we can share our discoveries and experiences with others, which can in turn help them to grow and learn about themselves.
The bridge of the song introduces another layer of meaning, with Nova asking, "When you get to the top of something, do you get that feeling?" The idea of reaching the top of something, whether it be a physical location or a personal goal, is often associated with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Nova seems to suggest that this feeling is addictive and encourages us to keep pushing ourselves to reach new heights.
Overall, "Frontier" is a song about the journey of self-discovery and the importance of connecting with others along the way. It encourages listeners to embrace new experiences and to be open to the possibilities of what lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I'm an indian
At times I feel close to nature and free-spirited like the Native Americans.
Caught only by the sky,
Feeling trapped by the vastness of the sky, which seems to be the only thing holding us down.
I can't go further -
I cannot go beyond the point where I feel limitlessly free and in touch with nature.
I'm going inside.
I am retreating into my inner self and exploring my true essence and potential.
See it's like a ride
Life is a rollercoaster with ups and downs that can be exhilarating and overwhelming at the same time.
It turns you out in the night;
Life can throw you into the unknown and make you feel lost and vulnerable.
You're far from the road now,
We are venturing far beyond the conventional or expected paths in life.
But it's getting brighter.
Despite the uncertainties, we can see glimpses of hope and light in the journey.
If you don't believe it
If you can't see the potential and joy in the path,
Then lose yourself and feel it;
take a risk and get lost in the experience to truly appreciate the journey.
This is the bright frontier
Life is an exciting and promising adventure.
Right now, right here;
The beauty and potential of life are present in the present moment.
Taking hold of what we have,
Seizing the opportunities and resources available to us.
It's easy now;
We have the power and capacity within us to create a fulfilling life.
We're splitting it open
We are exploring and uncovering the full potential of what we have.
To eat the seeds.
To consume and absorb the fruits of our efforts.
Looking in at what we've found,
Reflecting on what we have accomplished and what opportunities lie ahead.
This big horizon,
The vast and promising future that lies ahead of us.
It's you and me.
We have each other and can support one another in the journey of life.
Where the love runs free;
Life has boundless opportunities for love, connections, and meaningful relationships.
The sky is the limit for you and me.
Our potential in life is limitless and we can achieve great things if we believe in ourselves.
When you get to the top of something
When we achieve our goals or reach our potential,
Do you get that feeling?
Do we feel accomplished, fulfilled, and proud of ourselves?
Do you get that high?
Do we feel elated and exhilarated by our progress and achievements?
Oh - we're going to keep on stretching out
We will continue to push ourselves and explore new opportunities and challenges.
We're going to ride on ...
We will continue to embrace the journey of life with all of its ups and downs.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HEATHER NOVA
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@MyDriver8
Love this album and artist
@paulvandooren1801
..nostalgic..