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.
Lead To Light
Nico Vega Lyrics
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The answers in your wisdom
And you toss
It's worthy of the silence
To pray upon your bed
And you rest
I will drop anything
for you
Questions in your head
The answers in your silence
And you feel
It's worthy of the moment
To kneel upon your bed
and you knowing
I will drop anything
I will drop anything
for you
I will drop anything
I will drop anything
for you
Do yourself a favor
Trust you have the answers
And you know it'll lead to light
And you know it'll lead to light
Do yourself a favor
Trust you got the answers
And you know it'll lead to light
And you know it'll lead to light
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
The lyrics of "Lead To Light" by Nico Vega talks about the importance of introspection and silence and how it leads to enlightenment. The singer encourages the listener to trust themselves and their inner wisdom and answers, suggesting that they only need to look within themselves to find clarity. The questions and answers are within, but the listener is urged to find the worthiness of the silence and the moment of kneeling upon their bed.
The singer assures the listener that they are willing to give up anything for them, indicating a strong sense of support and encouragement. The lyrics also suggest that the person listening is in a position of leadership or teaching but may not recognize that others can also be teachers. It is a song that encourages self-reflection, introspection, and trust in oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Questions in your heart
You have doubts and uncertainties that stem from your innermost feelings.
The answers in your wisdom
You have the knowledge and experience necessary to resolve your doubts.
And you toss
You are restless and unable to find peace until you have resolved your doubts and found answers.
It's worthy of the silence
Silence allows you to focus on prayer and meditation, which can help you find clarity and peace of mind.
To pray upon your bed
Prayer can be done anywhere, but the comfort of your bed may provide a sense of peace and security when you feel vulnerable.
And you rest
Finding peace and resolution to your doubts can bring a sense of calm, allowing you to finally rest.
I will drop anything
The singer is willing to sacrifice anything to help the person they care about.
for you
This sacrifice is dedicated to the person they care about.
Questions in your head
Your doubts and uncertainties are also affecting your thoughts and mental state.
The answers in your silence
The solution to your doubts and uncertainties may lie in finding peace and stillness within yourself.
And you feel
Your inner turmoil is manifesting in your emotions and feelings.
It's worthy of the moment
This time of doubt is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.
To kneel upon your bed
Kneeling in prayer or meditation can help you find a sense of peace and security.
and you knowing
Finding resolution and clarity will bring a sense of knowing and confidence.
Do yourself a favor
Treat yourself kindly and trust in your ability to find answers.
Trust you have the answers
Believe in yourself and trust that the answers you seek are within you.
And you know it'll lead to light
Finding resolution and clarity will bring illumination and understanding.
Oh my love
The singer is addressing someone they care deeply about.
You know you are a teacher
The person the singer cares about has the ability to teach and inspire others.
But you don't know
The artist believes they also have the potential to teach and inspire others.
I could be a teacher too
The artist believes they have the ability to teach and inspire others just like the person they care about.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: AJA R. VOLKMAN, DAN G. EPAND, RICH K. KOEHLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mats van reenen
Questions in your heart
The answers in your wisdom
And you toss
It's worthy of the silence
To pray upon your bed
And you rest
I will drop anything
I will drop anything
for you
Questions in your head
The answers in your silence
And you feel
It's worthy of the moment
To kneel upon your bed
and you knowing
I will drop anything
I will drop anything
for you
I will drop anything
I will drop anything
for you
Do yourself a favor
Trust you have the answers
And you know it'll lead to light
And you know it'll lead to light
Do yourself a favor
Trust you got the answers
And you know it'll lead to light
And you know it'll lead to light
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
Oh my love
You know you are a teacher
But you don't know
I could be a teacher too
aMonrad37production
i heard vega for the first time in a bioshock trailer a now i love her music
Ignacio Ramirez
I first heard them in 2009. My friend took me to check out this small band (who opened for Nico Vega. I never heard of Nico Vega before that night. DAMN! I INSTANTLY fell in love with Nico Vega. I bought their CD that night and heard it non stop for an entire week.
Paulatino11
Havent searched them in a while because I sorda gave up on them! But soooo happy they have a new album! I love the song easier =]
Jessica Cirillo
Great song and lyrics!
Yune2ofdoom
Nico Vega is the name of the band, not the name of the singer. The singer is Aja Volkman.
Lloyd Mangnall
...shades of Blondie in her prime, but distinctly her own...love everything she sings!!!
Daligoddess
Oh yeah, I do know that. I do like a lot of their songs, the ones that don't drown out Aja's voice. That is what I meant.
McFat767
I feel bad that Iam too lazy to search for good music otherwise I would find this great band earlier
Daligoddess
Is this a new band backing her up? I love her older stuff so much more.
MrMineHeads
Jesus Christ this is such a great song