Nickless’s Journey in music and his sudden success is almost a little extraordinary for todays standards. Without any previous social media hype, released cover songs or any association with a casting show, Nickless as a complete newcomer won “Best Hit” at the Swiss Music Awards for his first ever single “Waiting”. So what makes Nickless so unique?
One thing is clear, it didn’t happen over night. The young man behind the music knew from a very young age what he wanted to do. When he was as young as 7 years old Nickless learned to play the drums. Then at 8 years old he not only started learning the piano and the guitar together with a music coach, but he also started collecting his first live experiences playing in a band. When he was 12 years old he was the drummer playing for a teenie combo named Klirrfaktor and got a taste for success winning local talent competitions. Due to his journey it’s easy to draw comparisons to artists such as Dave Grohl, Phil Collins or Don Henley who all like Nickless transitioned from being a very talented drummer of a band to becoming the lead singer of their own project.
At the age of 15 he then knocked on the door of “571 Recording Studios” belonging to Thomas Fessler (77 Bombay Street, Lovebugs, Pluesch, Sina, Bastian Baker, Dada Ante Portas, Marc Sway and so forth) where, after he completed school, began to work as an assistant. So the place where Switzerland’s biggest names walked in and out on a daily basis turned into the place where Nickless learned from scratch all there is to know about working in a recording studio.
Four years have since passed, hence the name of his debut album “Four Years” released through Phonag Records AG. These four years have been essential for Nickless’s development as an artist and as a person. It was during this time that he made the decision to pursue his own music as a solo artist. All songs on the album were written by Nickless during these four years and show a glimpse into his life, the ups and downs and lessons along the way in love, friendship, disappointments, but also the carefree and free spirited feelings of youth.
The total of 12 songs he wrote which were also produced by his mentor Thomas Fessler are more than enough proof that Nickless knows how to write a catchy pop song that will linger in your ears long after you’ve heard it. He combines gripping and driven rhythms with different influences from Rock, Folk to Funk and Electro, letting go of any forms of confinements and conventions.
With “Four Years” Nickless presents us with his first body of work, which is both modern and timeless and fully represents his diverse skills within music. It’s no wonder that this Singer, Songwriter and Musician is rumoured to be the most promising young artist of Switzerland.
Despite us living in a time of Social Media and Casting Shows, he proves it possible to base a career start purely on talent, hard work and endurance. Nickless is also the only artist who made the unique journey from being a “Tea Boy” in a recording studio to playing some of the biggest stages Switzerland has to offer. Nickless handled all of his first steps so effortlessly and successfully that one can only lead to assume there is a very promising future ahead for the all round talent and his debut album “Four Years”.
“Four Years” was released on the 4th March through Phonag Records AG and is available everywhere via download, CD and streaming. You can expect to hear of further tour dates and Festival line up announcements by Nickless and his band these coming months.
All My Life
Nickless Lyrics
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When we first met
In December ‘99
We were just kids
But even then I knew
That you're one of a kind
You said you'd never leave me
So, we had to say goodbye
I thought that I would move on
My dreamin' would be all done
And I could sleep at night
But it's been a few years and my heart hasn't changed
Since you've gone
Knew I'd be craving your love
All my life
All my life, my life, my life
I've missed you all my life
I thought the time would heal me
You'd be another memory
Just the first one
But every girl I'd look at
(I'd) see your eyes looking back
And I knew we weren't done
I don't know I don't know but I gotta try
I don't know but I feel it deep inside
You're on my mind
I don't know I don't know if you feel it too
I don't know if you know that I'm needing you
After all this time
Ooooooo
I was holding on to you
Oooooo
Cus I know what we had was true
Nickless's song "All My Life" is a heartfelt ballad about a love that never dies. The lyrics describe the singer's longing for a past love that he thought he had moved on from. He reminisces about the early days of their relationship, remembering how even as teenagers they knew that they shared something special. Unfortunately, circumstances forced them apart, and the singer was left to try and mend his broken heart.
However, as time passed and the singer tried to move on, he found that he couldn't shake his feelings for his former love. Every time he tried to start a new relationship, he saw his old love's eyes staring back at him, reminding him of what he had lost. Despite this, the singer is unsure if his former flame shares his feelings. He wonders if she too thinks about him and is as desperate to reconnect as he is. The song ends with a plea to his lost love, asking her to come back to him because he knows deep down that what they once had was real.
The song taps into a universal human fear of losing someone important and never being able to reclaim what was lost. It's a testament to the power of first love and how, for some people, it can never be fully extinguished. The lyrics are written with a simplicity that makes them accessible to anyone who has experienced a broken heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin take me back to
The singer wants to go back to the time they first met.
When we first met
This refers to the time that the singer met the love of their life.
In December ‘99
The month and year when the singer and their love first met.
We were just kids
Both the singer and their love were young when they first met.
But even then I knew
From the very beginning, the singer knew that their love was special.
That you're one of a kind
The singer believed that their love was unique and special.
You said you'd never leave me
The love expressed a commitment to be with the singer forever.
But you didn't have a choice
Despite the commitment, the love was forced to leave.
So, we had to say goodbye
Both the singer and their love had to say farewell.
I thought that I would move on
The singer believed that they would be able to get over their love.
My dreamin' would be all done
The singer thought that they would stop dreaming about their love.
And I could sleep at night
The singer believed that they would be able to sleep without thinking about their love.
But it's been a few years and my heart hasn't changed
Despite the passage of time, the singer's feelings for their love have remained the same.
Since you've gone
The singer's love has left them and is no longer with them.
Knew I'd be craving your love
The singer knew that they would miss their love very much.
All my life
The singer has missed their love for their entire life.
All my life, my life, my life
The singer has missed their love for a very long time.
I've missed you all my life
The singer has been missing their love since the day they left.
I thought the time would heal me
The singer believed that time would make them feel better.
You'd be another memory
The singer thought that their love would become just another memory.
Just the first one
This suggests that the singer has gone through many similar experiences since their love left.
But every girl I'd look at
The singer sees their love in every person they meet.
(I'd) see your eyes looking back
This implies that the singer sees their love in the eyes of every person they meet.
And I knew we weren't done
The singer knew that their relationship with their love was not over.
I don't know I don't know but I gotta try
The singer is uncertain about what the future holds but they are determined to try to make things work.
I don't know but I feel it deep inside
The singer has a strong internal feeling that they need to try to reconnect with their love.
You're on my mind
The singer is thinking constantly about their love.
I don't know I don't know if you feel it too
The singer is uncertain if their love feels the same way about them.
I don't know if you know that I'm needing you
The singer needs their love, but they are not sure if their love knows this or feels the same way.
After all this time
Even though a significant amount of time has passed, the singer still needs their love.
Ooooooo
This is an emotional expression of pain and longing.
I was holding on to you
The singer was trying to hold on to their love, even though they were separated.
Oooooo
This is another emotional expression of longing and pain.
Cus I know what we had was true
The singer believes that their love was real and genuine.
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ольга Кивлюк
Love this song so much!
Patricia Doherty
Un mélange de James blond et m bubble. Le concernant c est top
Genshin All Day
Underrated song
IndieVibes
GREAT SONG!!!
claudia küng
So genial. Super Song, ein tolles Video ist es geworden.
Martin S.
Oha. Schon ca 4 monate alter song? Hab ich jetzt erst im radio so richtig wahr genommen. 😂 höre es dafür jetzt hoch und runter. Könnte auch ein mega sommerknaller werden. Würde es dem jungen gönnen. 👍 #support
Fred HOMINAL
Espacially continuous it's really GOOD what you do . 👍 From France
Bern 75
Sehr schönes Lied w(°ｏ°)w
Joao Pereira
Your songs man, youre awesome. I hope see you in one fm unplugged, i play for a place, will see
Dubu and more
Es ist perfekt geworden dein neues Video!