Nicole Henry’s beautiful and distinctive voice continues to gain fans aroun… Read Full Bio ↴Nicole Henry’s beautiful and distinctive voice continues to gain fans around the world. She has been awarded “Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005” and "Best New Jazz Artist of 2004" by HMV/Japan, sharing their annual awards with other renowned artists such as Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Jane Monheit and Joshua Redman. The Nearness of You, her debut CD released in 2004 for the U.S. and Japan, ranked #2 on HMV’s Jazz Charts in Japan, second only to Norah Jones, and remained in the TOP 10 for over three months. It also reached #27 on the JazzWeek U.S. radio charts. Her March 2005 CD project with the Eddie Higgins Trio, Teach Me Tonight, was released in Japan and Korea and spent three weeks at #1 on the HMV Jazz Charts, 11 weeks in the Top 10.

Henry’s voice “aims for the emotional center” as she commands and captures the complete attention of the audience, telling real stories while also bringing a sense of ‘joie de vivre.’ She’s performed at the Rainbow Room with the Cab Calloway Orchestra, and the Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Jazz Octet; at jazz festivals including the 2006 Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival; for the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild in Pittsburgh; at jazz clubs such as The Dakota in Minneapolis and Arturo Sandoval’s Jazz Club in Miami; throughout central Mexico with her tribute concert to Billie Holiday; for senators and congressional representatives at the Democratic National Convention and the Congressional Black Caucus; at numerous private engagements and fundraisers; and for charitable causes benefiting Arts Education and AIDS awareness with organizations such as: AIDS Alliance, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, I Have a Dream Foundation, and the Black AIDS Organization; and she often acts as a guest speaker for school children. She’s also performed in Korea, Japan, Mexico and London and been interviewed, highly reviewed, and mentioned by such media as Swing Journal, Prairie Home Companion, jazzreview.com, Sirius Satellite Radio, DownBeat, All About Jazz, XM Satellite Radio, L.A. Jazz Scene and more. She’s shared the stage with music legends such as Isaac Hayes, Kenny Werner, Jennifer Holliday, Sammy Figueroa, Johnny O'Neal, Nicholas Peyton, Eric Alexander, Joan Osborne, Roberta Flack and Tom Scott to name a few. As Swing Journal stated, "...Nicole sings with such power and emotion. She has a big future ahead of her." In her recordings, and during any of her live performances, you feel that power and you feel that emotion that emerges sincerely from her heart.

Also an actress and spokesperson, Nicole is the host and producer of the music segment of Miami’s PBS show ‘ArtStreet’ on WLRN-TV. As a lead, her acting skills have been featured on national television campaigns for Verizon Wireless, Amtrak, McDonald's, Air Jamaica, Rite Aid Pharmacies, Hershey's Swoops, Sears Optical and others.

Creating fans immediately, this world-class performer's presence, classic elegance, infectious energy, sexy appeal, and honest interpretations make for a truly moving experience. Poised to impact international audiences, Nicole Henry will touch you and tell a story like none other...

Almost Like Being in Love
Nicole Henry Lyrics

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What a day this has been!
What a rare mood I'm in!
Why, it's almost like being in love

There's a smile on my face
For the whole human race
Why it's almost like being in love

All the music of life seems to be
Like a bell that is ringing for me
And from the way that I feel
When the bell starts to peal
I would swear I was falling

I could swear I was falling
It's almost like being in love

Overall Meaning

In Nicole Henry's song "Almost Like Being in Love," the singer expresses their sense of euphoria, as evidenced by the enthusiastic words, "What a day this has been!" and "What a rare mood I'm in!" The lyrics convey a feeling of joy, which the singer compares to the sensation of being in love. The singer's joy is contagious, as is evidenced by the lines, "There's a smile on my face / For the whole human race."

The song suggests that the singer has a newfound appreciation for life, as though everything in the world is suddenly more beautiful and harmonious. "All the music of life seems to be / Like a bell that is ringing for me," the singer proclaims. The metaphor of music as a bell ringing for the singer suggests a newfound sense of purpose and clarity in their life. The song's concluding lines, "When the bell starts to peal / I would swear I was falling / I could swear I was falling / It's almost like being in love," reinforce this idea that the singer is experiencing a heightened emotional state.

Overall, "Almost Like Being in Love" is a poetic tribute to the power of positive emotions. The singer describes a sense of euphoria and heightened senses that make everything in the world seem brighter and more vibrant, and this feeling is mirrored in the song's joyful melody.

Line by Line Meaning

What a day this has been!
Today has been an extremely eventful day.

What a rare mood I'm in!
I am feeling a very unique and special emotion.

Why, it's almost like being in love
This feeling is so intense that it feels similar to being in love.

There's a smile on my face
I am euphoric and overjoyed with happiness.

For the whole human race
This sensation extends to everyone around me, regardless of who they are.

Why it's almost like being in love
This feeling is so powerful that I am likening it to the experience of being in love.

All the music of life seems to be
The beauty and wonder of life is heightened.

Like a bell that is ringing for me
Every moment and experience feels like it is tailored specifically for me.

And from the way that I feel
Based on the emotions I am currently experiencing

When the bell starts to peal
As the wonderful moments continue to add up,

I would swear I was falling
It feels like I am falling head over heels.