It’s been just over a year since the Zurich based Singer and Songwriter Nic… Read Full Bio ↴It’s been just over a year since the Zurich based Singer and Songwriter Nickless released his debut single “Waiting” which quickly turned out to be a hit. “Waiting” was 2015’s most played song by a swiss artist on the Radio and the accompanying music video has been viewed over 700’000 times to date on Youtube. The single also received gold status and on the 12th February 2016 Nickless also won the Swiss Music Award for the category “Best Hit National” with his single “Waiting”. On the 4th of March Nickless released his Debut Album “Four Years”.

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.

Tears
Nickless Lyrics

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It feels like we're counting down our days
It feels like I'm falling out of grace

But who would try to climb
The highest mountain, to be with you
No one else would take the time
But you know I do

Let me know before you leave
Let me know what to belive

Will I ever fall asleep without you in my dreams
I know that I should let you go
But you are my everything
Will I ever write a song without you on my mind
You're the only face I see when I close my eyes
And every night I lay in tears
For what feels like years

You're telling yourself that it's just a lie
Because it makes it easier to say goodbye

Let me show you how to breath
Because I know still believe

Will I ever fall asleep without you in my dreams
I know that I should let you go
But you are my everything
Will I ever write a song without you on my mind
You're the only face I see when I close my eyes
And every night I lay in tears
For what feels like years

Every night I lay in tears

Maybe one day you'll change your mind
Maybe you'll leave it all betearsMaybe one day your heart will mend
Maybe we'll have a happy end

Maybe one day you'll change your mind
Maybe you'll leave it all behind
Maybe one day your heart will mend
Maybe we'll have a happy end

And i won't have to lay in tears

For what feels like years
Abd we will dry our tears

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nickless's song Tears are about a relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The first few lines of the song, “It feels like we're counting down our days, It feels like we're falling out of grace” set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is aware that the relationship might be coming to an end but is still holding on to it. The lyrics are filled with questions, doubts, and uncertainties, suggesting that the relationship is far from stable.

The second half of the song talks about the singer's inability to let go of the person they love, despite knowing that they should. While the other person has made up their mind and is ready to move on, the singer is still clinging on to hope. The lyrics "I know that I should let you go, But you are my everything" perfectly sums up the singer's predicament. They are aware of what they must do, but they cannot bring themselves to do it.

The repetition of phrases like “Will I ever fall asleep without you in my dreams,” “You’re the only face I see when I close my eyes,” and “Every night I lay in tears” highlights the depth of the singer's love and longing for the person they are about to lose. These phrases suggest that even though the singers know that the relationship is ending, the other person is still very much a part of their life. The unresolved feelings and unanswered questions are leading the singer to an emotional breakdown.

In conclusion, the song "Tears" by Nickless is a heartfelt exploration of a relationship that is hanging by a thread. Through the lyrics, the songwriter tells the story of someone who is struggling to let go of a love that they know is over. The song perfectly captures the pain and heartache that come with a breakup.

Line by Line Meaning

It feels like we're counting down our days
We have a sense of impending doom or ending.

It feels like I'm falling out of grace
I feel like I'm losing favor or being judged negatively.

But who would try to climb The highest mountain, to be with you
Not many people would go to extraordinary lengths for you.

No one else would take the time But you know I do
I'm willing to put in the effort required for you.

Let me know before you leave Let me know what to belive
Give me closure and the truth before you go.

Will I ever fall asleep without you in my dreams
Will I ever move on and stop thinking about you?

I know that I should let you go But you are my everything
I understand I need to move on but I can't because you mean everything to me.

Will I ever write a song without you on my mind You're the only face I see when I close my eyes
You occupy my every thought and I can't seem to let you go.

And every night I lay in tears For what feels like years
I am consistently sad and the pain seems unending.

You're telling yourself that it's just a lie Because it makes it easier to say goodbye
You're making excuses and deceiving yourself to ease the pain of leaving.

Let me show you how to breath Because I know still believe
I want to help you and I still have faith in us.

Maybe one day your heart will mend Maybe we'll have a happy end
Perhaps one day we will reconcile and be happy together.

And i won't have to lay in tears For what feels like years
Once we are happy, I will no longer cry every night.

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