Nick D’ spent the last several years between a set of headphones doing home recordings and looking for a way to progress from acoustic driven, conventional songwriting, to something that reflected the changing landscape of modern music. He collaborated extensively with friend and painter Ryan James L. in a project called Learning Asuka, that tried to break down the traditional borders of a song through improvisation and a “new-eyes” approach to song structure. He then found inspiration working as a music director for an afterschool program on Columbus’ west-side, recording and producing original projects with the kids there. He learned about sampling, looping and synthesizing, and began incorporating these elements into his own primarily acoustic-driven work.
After collaborating with Kerry Henderson at Urban Folklore to make a music video for a new song “motorcity, motorcity,” the Believers were formed with Kerry providing air-tight harmonies and expert guitar licks, as well as a wealth of experience in video production. It also included Joseph Barker, whose excellent ear for production and arrangement had been fine tuned in his bands Hurricane Hearts and BellaRuse. His understanding of songcraft had also been honed in extensive solo projects, such as writing a full original musical for the University of Iowa.
They are currently based out of Columbus, Ohio where they are working on recording and releasing a new EP, developing new video projects with Urban Folklore and building a fan base throughout the state.
Wanted
Nick D' & the Believers Lyrics
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Take the sun from the breeze
Take me back on my knees
Fend me whined on the street
Take my hand balcony,
You're the lock on the key
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Heard your voice in my dream,
Told I smile at the scene, there's a secret between
Shine the light on the screen
Wave my flag, couldn't see what you wrote out for me
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Turning into something
Turning into something
Turning into something
Turning into something
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
The song "Wanted" by Nick D' & the Believers tells the story of a person who is tired of the constant struggle in a relationship. They long for a way out from the fighting and tumultuous nature of their love affair. The lyrics describe the desire to go back to a time when things were less complicated and to find a way to get back on the right track. The main vocals and harmonies throughout the song convey a sense of sadness and desperation for something that is missing or lost. The chorus repeats the word "wanted" several times, indicating the search for something that has not yet been found, or something that has been lost but cannot be retrieved.
The first verse of the song talks about taking away the leaves from the trees and the sun from the breeze, suggesting the desire to strip away everything that reminds the singer of their current situation. The second verse talks about a dream where the singer hears the person's voice they are singing about and smiles at the scene despite the obvious disconnect between the two of them. The chorus is repetitive, but with each repetition, there is a growing sense of urgency and a need to escape. The song ends with the words "turning into something," which suggests that the person has changed, and the relationship is no longer what it used to be.
Overall, "Wanted" is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the human desire for love and connection and the pain that comes with disappointment and failed relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the leaves from the trees,
Remove the natural beauty and life from my surroundings.
Take the sun from the breeze
Remove the warmth and movement from the air.
Take me back on my knees
Take me back to a place of vulnerability and surrender.
Fend me whined on the street
Leave me stranded and alone in the public eye.
Take my hand balcony,
Guide me to the top of the world, but from a distance.
You're the lock on the key
You are the missing piece that completes my being.
Heard your voice in my dream,
Experienced a spiritual encounter with your voice.
Told I smile at the scene, there's a secret between
Told me to keep a secret and smiled as I took it in.
Shine the light on the screen
Illuminate the truth of the situation for all to see.
Wave my flag, couldn't see what you wrote out for me
Expressed my pride and allegiance, but couldn't understand your message clearly.
Is this the way you go?
Is this the path you've chosen to take in life?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
Is this the way you demonstrate that you don't truly understand who I am?
It's just the way you show
It's simply your way of expressing yourself.
Tired of fighting, day and night
Exhausted from the constant struggle and conflict.
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Constantly desiring and seeking one specific thing or person.
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
Attempted to pursue this desire, but constantly faced disappointment as it changed form.
That I thought I WANTED,
That I believed would bring me happiness and fulfillment.
Turning into something
Changing and evolving into a new shape or form.
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Continuing to desire and seek that which I believe will bring me happiness.
Contributed by Elena I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shalom Arokianathan
Take the leaves from the trees,
Take the sun from the breeze
Take me back on my knees
Fend me whined on the street
Take my hand balcony,
You're the lock on the key
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Heard your voice in my dream,
Told I smile at the scene, there's a secret between
Shine the light on the screen
Wave my flag, couldn't see what you wrote out for me
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Turning into something
Turning into something
Turning into something
Turning into something
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Darla Tours
This has been my earworm for the past 3 days! You guys rock it hard!
Nick D'andtheBelievers
+Darla Tours Thanks Darla!
Shalom Arokianathan
Back at 2020!!
I don't think this song will ever grow old on me....
It has this pure mystic vibe!! feel so elated just listening to this.
Can't believe this was 4 years ago...
Shalom Arokianathan
Take the leaves from the trees,
Take the sun from the breeze
Take me back on my knees
Fend me whined on the street
Take my hand balcony,
You're the lock on the key
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Heard your voice in my dream,
Told I smile at the scene, there's a secret between
Shine the light on the screen
Wave my flag, couldn't see what you wrote out for me
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Turning into something
Turning into something
Turning into something
Turning into something
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you go?
Is this the way you show me you don't know me
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
It's just the way you show
Tired of fighting, day and night
And always ending up the only one I WANTED
Tried to live it, every time you're turning into something
That I thought I WANTED,
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
WANTED oh oh oh oh
Lisa Farler
Absolute love <3
Jacqueline edge
this song was amazing live
Kellyta
I loved ♥
Rachel Greschel
I saw you last night for the first time. I love this song!!!!
Jeff Cross
Perfection
Nick D'andtheBelievers
+Jeff Cross High fives sir