Nianell was born in Omaruru, a tiny Namibian town, between Windhoek and Swakopmund. She matriculated in Windhoek and majored in light music at Pretoria Technikon, earning a 3 year diploma. She has also studied classical music through London’s Trinity College and Unisa.
Her prodigious talent has already been appreciated and celebrated in the international arena of entertainment. Her composition “Who painted the moon?” was covered by the international star, Hayley Westernra on her album, “Pure”. This album sold in excess of 2 million copies and Nianell’s song featured as a single on this album. Nianell has also performed on the same bill with artist such as Christina Aguilera, Westlife and Diana Ross at the Unite the Stars event held in South Africa.
In 2010 Nianell performed with the legendary Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli at the Celebrate Africa event held during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. Nianell also performed at the finals of the FIFA World Cup, which was televised worldwide, sharing the stage with artist like Shakira and Freshly Ground.
Nianell aims to achieve worldwide distribution of her albums and took the first step in 2008 by releasing a compilation album in Singapore and Indonesia. Several of her songs are play-listed on radio stations beyond our shores and locally.
Nianell’s albums: “Who painted the moon”, “Angel Tongue” and “Life’s gift” received platinum status, while her fourth “I know I’m lucky” has achieved Gold status and is climbing to Platinum fast.
The album “Angel Tongue” won two SAMA awards:
- Best English Contemporary album
- Best Female songwriter for “We’ll find a way”.
Impressive achievements includes the release of Nianell`s first DVD, recorded live at the Emperor’s Palace in Johannesburg. This top production shows off her talent with the support of a full band and small orchestra and achieved Gold status.
In 2007 Nianell was blessed with triplets, three beautiful bouncy little girls who are already the inspiration for new and more songs.
Nianell is richly endowed with the perfect set of attributes, required for soaring success. She captivates and fascinates her audiences as her voice becomes a mighty instrument during every performance. Her repertoire is amazing, backed by the ability to accompany herself on piano and acoustic guitar. She has a great sense of humour which contributes to enjoyable entertainment.
Nianell`s incredible musical talent, combined with inner wisdom and passion, ensures her audiences of a journey beyond imagination. She sees life as a gift. Her positive energy motivates people to explore themselves and reach for their utmost and sometimes hidden abilities. Nianell understands diversity.
When you listen to “Angel Tongue”, her own musical language, you understand why words are sometimes unnecessary and how every soul can interpret the melody according to its own needs.
In 2009 Nianell and the artist Dozi, joined their talents and released an album (platinum status) and DVD called “It takes two”. They excel with 14 well known duets. Their dancing and acting abilities are remarkable and people and the media sing the praises of this fun production.
In 2010 Nianell was a finalist with two of her songs in the International Songwriters Competition and received and honourable mention. 15 000 songwriters from all over the world entered this competition.
Nianell has just released her 6th album, “Sand & Water” and fans can look forward to the release of her Sand & Water DVD around August 2010.
Nianell has faith in the title song of her first DVD, “As one” and trusts that we can make the world a better place to live in. She motivates others and touches their souls as director of Proud Partners, a charity organisation which enables people, to reach for their purpose in life and share their gifts with others. Her positive outlook on life, gives people hope, her music provides them with “wings” to soar.
With her light, she enfolds everyone she meets, singing and writing.
Only Time
Nianell Lyrics
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Has the final call
Only time
Knows what the future holds
What the past is closed
Only time
Someone said, it steals
It can be cruel
Has no rules
Someone said it plagues the fools
But time understands it all
Has the final call
Only time
Time, never asks your name
Or your claim to fame
It's all the same
It knows where we're going to
It will see us through
Only time
It reveals and it heals
Someone said, it steals
It can be cruel
Has no rules
Someone said it plagues the fools
But time understands it all
Has the final call
Only time
Time understands it all
Has the final call
Only time
The Nianell's song "Only Time" is a reflection on the elusive and enigmatic nature of time. The song's central message is one of time being the ultimate arbiter of life's mysteries and challenges. The opening lines, "Time understands it all/Has the final call/Only time," encapsulate this theme perfectly, as it speaks to the fact that time has the ultimate power to determine our fate and provide us with answers to life's biggest questions.
Throughout the song, Nianell speaks about how time has the ability to reveal and heal. It is an impartial force that "never asks your name/Or your claim to fame/It's all the same." Nianell suggests that time has an ultimate destination, and it will always see us through to the end. The lyrics suggest that time is both a friend and a foe. It can be cruel, but it can also be kind, as it heals with time.
Nianell writes, "Someone said it plagues the fools," symbolizing that time punishes those who do not learn from their mistakes. In essence, the song invites listeners to embrace the power and significance of time and understand that it has the ultimate control over our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Time understands it all
Time is a force that is aware of everything that has happened and is happening in the world.
Has the final call
Time is the ultimate decider of everything, and its passage is inevitable.
Only time
Nothing else can compete with what time represents and symbolizes.
Knows what the future holds
Time is the only thing that can predict what is to come with any certainty.
What the past is closed
The past is something that can only be understood and analyzed through the lens of time.
Only time
Nothing else can compete with what time represents and symbolizes.
It reveals and it heals
Time has the power to reveal things that might have been hidden and to heal wounds that might have been inflicted.
Someone said, it steals
Some people believe that time has a way of taking things from us, whether it be youth, memories, or other intangible things.
It can be cruel
Time can be harsh and unforgiving, and there is often no going back or undoing what has been done.
Has no rules
There are no set guidelines or patterns when it comes to the way time operates and functions.
Someone said it plagues the fools
Some people believe that only fools are plagued by the passage of time; they are foolish because they cling to things that are fleeting and temporary.
But time understands it all
Time has a deep and profound understanding of everything that has happened and will happen in the world.
Has the final call
Time is the ultimate decider of everything, and its passage is inevitable.
Only time
Nothing else can compete with what time represents and symbolizes.
Time, never asks your name
Time does not discriminate or play favorites when it comes to its passage; it is an equal-opportunity force.
Or your claim to fame
No matter who you are or what you have accomplished, time will treat you the same as everyone else.
It's all the same
In the eyes of time, there is no difference between one person and another; we are all subject to its passage and effects.
It knows where we're going to
Time has a direction and a sense of purpose, and it will continue to move forward no matter what.
It will see us through
No matter what we encounter in life, time will always be there to support us and see us through to the end.
Only time
Nothing else can compete with what time represents and symbolizes.
It reveals and it heals
Time has the power to reveal things that might have been hidden and to heal wounds that might have been inflicted.
Someone said, it steals
Some people believe that time has a way of taking things from us, whether it be youth, memories, or other intangible things.
It can be cruel
Time can be harsh and unforgiving, and there is often no going back or undoing what has been done.
Has no rules
There are no set guidelines or patterns when it comes to the way time operates and functions.
Someone said it plagues the fools
Some people believe that only fools are plagued by the passage of time; they are foolish because they cling to things that are fleeting and temporary.
But time understands it all
Time has a deep and profound understanding of everything that has happened and will happen in the world.
Has the final call
Time is the ultimate decider of everything, and its passage is inevitable.
Only time
Nothing else can compete with what time represents and symbolizes.
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