After releasing their debut EP, ChooseYourWordsPoorly, on their own in early 2006 and establishing themselves as a popular draw on the local concert scene thanks in large part to Volkman's uninhibited and minimally clothed on-stage performance style, Nico Vega signed with MySpace Records, the new recording arm of the popular social networking site, for their second EP, 2007's No Child Left Behind. Their first full-length self titled debut album was released in February of 2009. It featured three songs produced by Linda Perry -- So So Fresh, Wooden Dolls and Gravity - while the rest were produced by Tim Edgar. The album was mixed by Tchad Blake. The band's popularity soared when they performed three songs on Last Call with Carson Daly in 2009.
Nico Vega toured actively in 2009 supporting their first album with acts such as former Bush singer Gavin Rossdale, Semi Precious Weapons, Neon Trees, Manic Street Preachers, and Shiny Toy Guns. In 2010 they toured with The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Metric, Sweethead, Saint Motel, and Imagine Dragons. In 2011 they toured with She Wants Revenge and Blondie. In 2012 they toured with Neon Trees.
The song "Beast" off Nico Vega's first self titled album was featured in a trailer for the video game Bioshock Infinite in October of 2012 creating a renewed interest in the track.
The band's sophomore album, titled We Are The Art, will be out in April of 2013 on Five Seven Music. We Are The Art was recorded in studios around Los Angeles as well as at Sonic Ranch Studios in Texas. It showcases the band's trademark blues-laden guitar rock, with soaring synths thrown in for good measure.
At the end of October 2012, Nico Vega debuted a video of the title track, We Are the Art, on Vice.com. It was written and directed by Daniel Epand, the band's drummer.
Be Giving
Nico Vega Lyrics
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We won't be cheap, we will be willing.
We'll pray for what we have in honor of the fortune we'll give thanks to the past.
I'm gonna drive off naked with the top down,
Even if I don't make it to the next town,
I'm gonna sleep on the floor tonight 'cause I don't need a damn bed to survive on.
Chains cut, the chains see the world as a brother and a sister now
Chains cut, the chains see the world as a brother and a sister.
We will work hard for friends and neighbors,
We'll stay up above cause we belong here with the light and the love.
Chains cut, the chains see the world as a brother and a sister now chains cut,
The chains see the world as a brother and a sister now chains, cut the chains, cut the chains
The lyrics of Nico Vega's song "Be Giving" seem to center around the idea of freedom and generosity. The first lines say that "we will be giving" and that "we won't be cheap." This suggests a sense of abundance and the willingness to share that abundance with others. The next lines mention praying for what they have and giving thanks to the past, which could be interpreted as acknowledging the blessings they have received so far and being grateful for them.
The following lines are about living freely and independently, without being tied down by material possessions or societal expectations. The singer talks about driving off naked with the top down, which could be a metaphor for shedding inhibitions or simply enjoying the moment without worrying about the future. They also say they don't need a bed to survive on, which could symbolize a rejection of comfort and luxury in favor of simplicity and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Say we will be giving.
We promise to be generous and give to others.
We won't be cheap, we will be willing.
We won't be stingy, but rather, will be eager to give all we can.
We'll pray for what we have in honor of the fortune we'll give thanks to the past.
We'll be grateful for what we have and give back as a way of showing thanks for past blessings.
I'm gonna drive off naked with the top down, Even if I don't make it to the next town, I'm gonna sleep on the floor tonight 'cause I don't need a damn bed to survive on.
I'm willing to take risks and live simply in order to be able to give more to others.
Chains cut, the chains see the world as a brother and a sister now Chains cut, the chains see the world as a brother and a sister.
We recognize that we are all connected and will treat everyone as family, breaking free from past barriers.
We're free from the labor.
We are not working for ourselves or solely for financial gain, but rather, for the benefit of others.
We will work hard for friends and neighbors, We'll stay up above cause we belong here with the light and the love.
We will work tirelessly for those in our community, and we know that our purpose is to spread positivity and love.
Chains cut, the chains see the world as a brother and a sister now chains cut, The chains see the world as a brother and a sister now chains, cut the chains, cut the chains
We will continue to work to break down barriers and connect with everyone on a human level.
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Kanye East
Aja is one of the very best vocalists out there. Absolutely top notch. I love listening to her voice.
The Missionaries of The New Love Revolution
To this day ♥️
Alisa Navaz
HER VOICE IS AWESOME!!!!!AMAZING!!!!IRRESISTIBLE!!!
Dreamer23245
i love her energy when she sings. she's quite passionate about it all. that is such a rare thing on female singers these days i love it when she goes berserk
Willow Lynn
Yes, Infinite introduced me to Nico Vega, just like Alan Wake introduced me to Poets of the Fall. I wish more game developers would work with bands like this. It has opened me to music I might not otherwise have heard.
Uteral
От каждой ее песни мурашки по коже!:)
I'M
Vocals Are So Clean ..........She is So Hot
arad
SHE IS TAKEN
Christina
I just recently discovered them, and I have to say, they're incredible. I wish they were more well known so it'd be easier to accessing and finding their music online.
arsebollocksful
Love it! uploaded in 2009 and I'm only hearing this band now? Fantastic, good strong female vocalist, so refreshing compared to what is plastered on our minds daily. Please dont lose the grittiness!