Collaborating with BLOND:ISH, Eli & Fur, Themba, and remixing Grammy-nominated artists, Nico's career has soared. He's been remixed by afro/tech scene leaders and 2023 marked his Armada releases, including "My Everything," "Worst Case Scenario", "Ethnica", "Start the Fire", and "Corazon" the summer anthem.
Nico's international presence spans 40+ countries, performing at iconic venues like Pacha Ibiza, Ministry of Sound London, and Cafe Del Mar Phuket. He's shared the stage with Black Coffee, Rüfüs du Sol, and more, conquering the Americas with shows in Miami, Montreal, New York, and beyond, while still honoring his French roots with performances in Marseille, Cannes, and Saint Tropez. Keep an eye on Nico De Andrea this year!
The Shape
Nico de Andrea Lyrics
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And those he plays never suspect
He doesn′t play for the money he wins
He don't play for respect
He deals the cards to find the answer
The sacred geometry of chance
The hidden law of a probable outcome
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that′s not the shape of my heart
The shape of my heart
If I told you that I loved you
You'd maybe think there's something wrong
I′m not a man of too many faces
The mask I wear is one
Those who speak know nothing
And find out to their cost
Like those who curse their luck in too many places
And those who fear a loss
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that′s not the shape of my heart
The shape of my heart
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart
In Nico de Andrea's song "The Shape", the lyrics are centered around the idea of playing cards as a metaphor for life. The singer describes a person who deals cards, not for the sake of money or respect but as a "meditation". He believes that the cards hold the answer to life's mysteries, and the "sacred geometry of chance" is the "hidden law" that governs our actions.
The singer then goes on to explain that he knows the meaning behind the different suits of cards. He believes that spades represent the swords of a soldier, clubs are weapons of war, and diamonds represent money. However, he makes it clear that none of these things are what his heart resembles or desires. His heart has a different shape altogether that cannot be defined by symbols.
Later in the song, the singer acknowledges that he is not a man of many faces and he wears a mask. He also points out that those who speak the most usually know nothing and those who fear loss often end up losing something. The song ends with the singer reiterating that diamonds, clubs, and spades are not the shapes of his heart.
Overall, "The Shape" is a reflective piece that meditates on the idea of life, chance, and what drives us. The singer is searching for something deeper than material possessions and recognizes that his heart has a shape that is uniquely his own.
Line by Line Meaning
He deals the cards as a meditation
Nico de Andrea uses playing cards as a form of meditation.
And those he plays never suspect
The people he plays cards with never suspect his true intentions.
He doesn′t play for the money he wins
Nico de Andrea doesn't play cards for the money he wins.
He don't play for respect
He also doesn't play for respect.
He deals the cards to find the answer
Nico de Andrea uses playing cards as a way to find answers.
The sacred geometry of chance
He sees the cards as a sacred geometry of chance.
The hidden law of a probable outcome
And believes that there is a hidden law to the probable outcome of the game.
The numbers lead a dance
The numbers on the cards lead a dance-like pattern.
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
Nico de Andrea associates the spades in a deck of cards with the swords of a soldier.
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
He thinks of the clubs in a deck of cards as weapons of war.
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
Nico de Andrea is aware of the association between diamonds and wealth in the context of card games.
But that′s not the shape of my heart
However, these external associations do not define the true essence of his heart and his reasons for playing cards.
If I told you that I loved you
If Nico de Andrea were to express his feelings of love to someone,
You'd maybe think there's something wrong
He thinks others would be suspicious and skeptical.
I′m not a man of too many faces
Nico de Andrea is not someone who presents different faces to different people.
The mask I wear is one
He wears one consistent mask to the world.
Those who speak know nothing
Nico de Andrea believes that those who speak have limited knowledge and understanding of the truth.
And find out to their cost
In the end, these people will pay the price for their ignorance.
Like those who curse their luck in too many places
He compares them to people who blame luck for their failures across multiple situations.
And those who fear a loss
He also compares them to people who are afraid of losing.
The shape of my heart
The true shape of Nico de Andrea's heart is not defined by external factors such as money or status, but by his internal motivations and emotions.
Writer(s): Gordon Sumner, Dominic Miller
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deimantegripinskyte4822
He deals the cards as a meditation
And those he plays never suspect
He doesn't play for the money he wins
He don't play for respect
He deals the cards to find the answer
The sacred geometry of chance
The hidden law of a probable outcome
The numbers lead a dance
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart
If I told her that I loved you
You'd maybe think there's something wrong
I'm not a man of too many faces
The mask I wear is one
But those who speak know nothing
And find out to their cost
Like those who curse their luck in too many places
And those who fear are lost
I know that the spades are the swords of a soldier
I know that the clubs are weapons of war
I know that diamonds mean money for this art
But that's not the shape of my heart
That's not the shape of my heart
That's not the shape
The shape of my heart
@mariusgusila7720
This track pure relaxing love ❤️ this style great 👍 Deep House is awesome
@spinninrecords
Lovely to hear you like it so much ❤️
@PRAVEENKUMAR-uk5nf
Ur looking awesome😙😙😙😙
@mariospavlou8421
we all like this genre ... of course big room is also nessesary for big festivals:D but love this song..amazing melodies and vocals
@binduwasine1012
The dark chords and vocal . The whole song telling a story . I like this
@Hexagonian
WHiTE TiG3R It’s Stings - Shape of my heart
@raymountains119
Sting it must be proud of his cover, transformed in a beautiful deep new track by this girl.
@vincentjansen6179
The shape of this track is perfect!
This track and the lyrics really have so much meaning and it gives you that feeling that you're still searching for love.
Well done!!!💪😍❤
@spinninrecords
Woohoo! Glad you like it! 😊
@Hexagonian
Lyrics and melody are from Stings - Shape of my heart