Nichole’s musical style has developed over time from headbanging rock with her first band INSANE to folky acoustics with her first album Under the Skin (2001), while her most recent albums Lost Into Experience (2009) and You Are Not Alone (2010) glimpse an evolution into a darker electronic lounge vibe. Along the way, she’s collaborated with dance and pop producers on a number of projects ranging from house anthem “Live So Free” with Swiss American Federation to ridiculous pop songs like “Teaser” with Mark Okoh. Whatever the genre, Nichole has consistently captivated audiences with her intoxicating voice, presence and lyrics.
The lucky product of a quick union: Nichole's straight-A-student mother dropped out her last semester of private college to run off with the long-haired drummer of a rock band she met in Deland, Florida. Hoping to make a positive impression on his new family, Nichole’s father quit his band, shaved his head, and joined the army. The couple married and was stationed in Augsburg, Germany where Nichole was born just a year later. The marriage ended soon after, and as an infant, Nichole was brought back to Florida where her mother worked to support the family and finish her studies. It was in her early years as a latch key kid that Nichole's passion for songwriting emerged.
Nichole began writing songs in grade school, where she tried out a number of instruments including violin, stand up bass, and keyboard. In middle school, she got her first electric guitar and began performing in Central Florida nightclubs with heavy rock band INSANE at age 14. During the summers, she studied music, songwriting, and performance at National Guitar Workshop in Connecticut, where she learned from guitar heros such as Andy Timmons and Nuno Bettencourt. By high school graduation, Nichole had written, recorded, and produced more than twenty original songs and played dozens of live shows.
Determined to transcend the common trajectory for many kids growing up in non-ideal households, Nichole sought balance between her artistic aspirations and academic endeavors, pursuing formal studies in Economics and Education while steadily building her song catalog. She moved to Los Angeles in 1999 with little more than her guitar and a suitcase; something like the scene out of Poison's Fallen Angel video. Like many musicians trying to break into the industry, she started out working a number of day jobs, from managing the marketing department at West L.A. Music to offering tech support for Disney's Consumer Products division. Along the way, she also brought her passion into the classroom, teaching at elementary schools in the challenging areas of South Central and East Los Angeles and elite Pacific Palisades.
Currently, ALDEN creates custom music for film and television, while working on her fourth studio album in the Silicon Beach community of Santa Monica, California.
Communication
Nichole Alden Lyrics
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There's no connection here
I can't get your call
Wish we could communicate directly
We could share some space
It's not so difficult
We just need
All we need
Communication
I try but can't connect
The network's down
Culture digital
Generation drowned in information urgency
And I can't get your call
We just need
Communication
All we need
Communication
Just be
Just be here with me
Communication
We just need
Communication
All we need
Communication
The song "Communication" by Nichole Alden is an insightful commentary on the struggle to connect with others in a digitally-driven world. The opening lines "The lines are crossed / There's no connection here" signal the singer's frustration with the disconnect they feel from someone they are trying to reach. The lines "I can't get your call / Wish we could communicate directly" show an admirable desire for face-to-face communication, as opposed to relying on technology to connect. Alden's lyrics convey how difficult it can be to forge genuine human connections when communication is mediated by technology, as seen in the line "Culture digital / Generation drowned in information urgency." The song acknowledges the problems of our time but also expresses hope, suggesting that we just need to make an effort towards real communication and to be present with each other.
Overall, "Communication" is a poignant call for closeness, for reaching out towards others instead of withdrawing into our screens. The song shows how important communication is in our lives and how fundamental it is in forging human connections. From Nichole Alden's powerful lyrics to the smoothness of her vocals, "Communication" is an essential reminder that in a world full of technological advancements, it’s more important than ever to simply talk and listen to one another, connect, and share space.
Line by Line Meaning
The lines are crossed
There is interference and confusion in our communication
There's no connection here
Our communication is not working properly
I can't get your call
I am unable to receive your message or talk to you
Wish we could communicate directly
I desire a clear and direct communication method to connect with you
We could share some space
We could engage and interact together
It's not so difficult
It is possible to communicate simply and effectively
We just need
Communication
All we need
Communication
The solution to our communication problems is just to communicate, and it is all that we need to do
I try but can't connect
I am attempting to communicate, but it is not successful
The network's down
The system or means of communication is not functioning properly
Culture digital
Society has become heavily reliant on digital technology for communication
Generation drowned in information urgency
The current generation is overwhelmed by the constant need for instant access to information
Just be
Just be here with me
The simple act of being present and attentive in our communication will help us connect
Communication
We just need
Communication
All we need
Communication
Once again emphasizing that communication is the key to our problem and all that we need to do to solve it
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.