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.
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Nichole Alden Lyrics
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All the stop signs read yield to me
Yield to me
Road reaches out like an open sea
Cars, like jellyfish, sing swim with me
Swim with me
Pack your things
It's time to go
Can't reach this destination alone
Can't fill this space alone
Together we know this is where we belong...
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In the song "Home" by Nichole Alden, the singer describes the feeling of being on the road and searching for a place to belong. The lights changing from red to green and the stop signs reading "yield to me" portray a sense of urgency and determination in the journey. The road is compared to an open sea, with cars like jellyfish singing out "swim with me." This imagery symbolizes the need for companionship and a sense of direction in life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of sharing the journey with someone else. The singer encourages someone to "pack your things" and join her, acknowledging that she cannot reach her destination or fill the emotional void alone. Together, they will find a place to call home. This song is a reminder that the journey to finding one's sense of belonging is not always easy, but having someone alongside can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights change from red to green
The world is moving on and it's time to keep up.
All the stop signs read yield to me
The obstacles in my way are acknowledging my determination.
Yield to me
I am confident in my direction and purpose.
Road reaches out like an open sea
The path ahead is vast and full of possibilities.
Cars, like jellyfish, sing swim with me
The world around me is full of encouragement and support.
Swim with me
Together, we can navigate through the challenges of life.
Keep your eye on the road
Stay focused and don't lose sight of your goals.
Pack your things
It's time to start a new chapter in life.
It's time to go
The opportunity to follow your dreams is now.
Can't reach this destination alone
Success is not a one-person journey.
Can't fill this space alone
Love and companionship are essential for a fulfilled life.
Together we know this is where we belong...
With the support of loved ones, we can find our true home.
Home
Where we find our purpose, happiness, and contentment.
Contributed by Lucy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.