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.
Clouds
Nickless Lyrics
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Let's have a little talk
Nothing sophisticated
Just wanna take a walk
I wanna be close to you
No, you say you don′t need flowers
Don't need to dance all night
Don't need to kiss for hours
'Cause I just want one thing from you
You don′t have to change your ways for me
I don't need your heart... necessarily
′Cause your love is enough
Your love is enough
Your love is enough for me
Your love is enough
Your love is enough
Your love is enough for me
Is enough for me
Oh you - don't have to smile all day
I love you anyway
Don′t have to show your feelings
Don't you worry - it's okay
You know I′ll be there for you
Don′t wanna talk about us
There's nothing more to say
I want our love in focus
I knew it yesterday
That all I need is you
You don′t have to paint the clouds for me
Just come as you are, you got me on my knees
'Cause your love is enough
Your love is enough
Your love is enough for me
Your love is enough
Your love is enough
Your love is enough for me
Is enough for me
Oh - your love is enough
Your love is enough
Your love is enough for me
Your love is enough
Your love is enough
Your love is enough for me
Is enough for me
Your love, your love, is enough for me
Your love, your love, is enough for me
Is enough for me
Nickless's song "Clouds" is a romantic ballad that expresses the simple yet profound desire for love in its most authentic form. The lyrics depict a conversation between two individuals where one person expresses their love for the other with a declaration that they are enough just as they are. The singer is not asking for grand gestures or changes in behaviors; rather, they simply want to be close to the person and enjoy the love they share in its purest form. The first few lines set the stage for the conversation, with the singer acknowledging that they may not be expected or invited but would still like to have a chat with the person they love. The lyrics then go on to highlight that the singer does not need fancy things, but only the person's love.
The statement "Your love is enough" is the central message of the entire song, and it is repeated throughout the song. This statement means that the love shared between two individuals is enough and that they do not need anything else to make it better or stronger. The lyrics remind the person that they do not need to change who they are or do anything special to please the singer because their love is sufficient. The chorus emphasizes this message, with the words "Your love is enough for me" repeated several times, reflecting the depth and sincerity of this statement.
Overall, Nickless's "Clouds" is a beautiful expression of love in its purest form. The lyrics emphasize the importance of accepting and loving someone for who they are, without any unrealistic expectations or demands.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I'm not awaited
I understand that you may not be expecting me.
Let's have a little talk
Can we have a conversation?
Nothing sophisticated
It doesn't have to be complicated.
Just wanna take a walk
I only want to spend some quality time with you.
I wanna be close to you
I want to be near you, physically and emotionally.
No, you say you don't need flowers
You say you don't require a grand gesture like flowers.
Don't need to dance all night
We don't have to do anything extravagant, like dancing all night.
Don't need to kiss for hours
We don't have to do anything physical, like kissing for hours.
Don't worry it's alright
You don't have to stress about anything.
'Cause I just want one thing from you
All I want is your love and attention.
You don't have to change your ways for me
I love you for who you are, and you don't have to alter yourself to please me.
I don't need your heart... necessarily
I don't demand that you give your heart to me, though I wouldn't be against it.
'Cause your love is enough
I don't require anything else from you besides your love.
Oh you - don't have to smile all day
You don't have to act happy all the time.
I love you anyway
I still love you regardless of your mood.
Don't have to show your feelings
You don't have to express your emotions if you don't want to.
Don't you worry - it's okay
It doesn't matter, because I'm here for you.
You know I'll be there for you
I'll always be present to care for you.
Don't wanna talk about us
I don't want to discuss our relationship.
There's nothing more to say
We don't need to revisit any issue, it's already settled.
I want our love in focus
I want our relationship to be my main priority, in focus.
I knew it yesterday
I realized this yesterday.
That all I need is you
I only need you to be happy.
You don't have to paint the clouds for me
You don't have to make the world a brighter place, because you mean everything to me already.
Just come as you are, you got me on my knees
I don't need anything else, just you, and you have my full respect and admiration.
'Cause your love is enough
Your love is sufficient to make me happy.
Your love, your love, is enough for me
Your love is everything I need to be content.
Writer(s): Nickless, Thomas Fessler, Vania Sousa
Contributed by Caleb T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Geffiey Choi
bro, I am pretty sure you will be famous real soon.
Meaningful Lyrics with your nice voice, damn son. :)
KEEP IT.
Caroline Chevillard
Absolutely love all of your songs 😍
SOUPE
aw, yes! I used to hear songs from you a few years ago, but then I just forgot about you. Finally i found you again, I'm so happy rn! Your music is great! <3
Gaspar Santos
Adorei a musicas parabéns a todos .
Stephany Vásquez
In love with his voice 😍👉🏿👈🏿
Sarah Z
das lied isch de hammer❤👌 de huet staht der super😍 und d energy star night, aaahh die isch so toll gsi❤❤
Annina
Mega lied 😍🎶 und coole Typ 😎😍 was wöt mehr meh 💪🏽☺️ mach witer so 👌🏽😊 hoffe chonsch wieder uf luzern 😍🎶 würd mir mega freud mache 😱❤️ blieb wied bisch 😎 find dich toll 😍☺️❤️
Alexandra Manole
Love it! ;) }{ @>
Audrey Räss
❤❤❤
Tina Doan
Tolle Video isch cool usecho . freues neues 😂❤️🦄💕