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...
Love Don't Live Here Anymore
Nicole Henry Lyrics
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Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore
You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore
When you lived inside of me There was nothing I could conceive
That you wouldn't do for me
You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore
Love don't live here anymore Just emptiness and memories
Of what we had before
You went away Found another place to stay, another home
You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore
In the windmills of my eyes
Everyone can see the loneliness inside me
Why'd ya have to go away
Don't you know I miss you so and need your love
You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore
You abandoned me Love don't live here anymore
Just a vacancy Love don't live here anymore
The lyrics of "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" by Nicole Henry convey a message of heartbreak and loss. The repetition of the phrase "You abandoned me, Love don't live here anymore" establishes the central theme of the song. The singer is expressing their feelings of being left behind and abandoned by their loved one. The use of the word "vacancy" emphasizes the empty and lonely state that love has left them in.
The second verse reveals the depth of the connection they once had. It describes a time when the loved one was present in their life and willing to do anything for the singer. The line "Trouble seemed so far away, You changed that right away, baby" suggests that the departure of the loved one brought trouble and hardship into their life, contrasting with the peace they felt when love was still present.
As the chorus repeats, the lyrics delve into the aftermath of the departure. The phrase "Just emptiness and memories of what we had before" illustrates the sense of loss and longing the singer experiences. Their home, once filled with love, has become empty and devoid of affection.
The bridge of the song explores the visible loneliness that the singer carries within them. The line "In the windmills of my eyes, everyone can see the loneliness inside me" suggests that their pain is evident to others. They question why their loved one had to go away and express their deep yearning for their return.
The final repetition of "You abandoned me, Love don't live here anymore" reiterates the heartache and vacancy that the singer feels. It reinforces the idea that love has left their life, leaving behind only memories and a void that cannot be filled. The lyrics as a whole serve as a poignant exploration of the impact of abandonment and the lingering effects of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
You abandoned me
Love is no longer present in this relationship because you left me
Love don't live here anymore
There is no love in this place anymore
Just a vacancy
There is only an empty space now
When you lived inside of me
When you were a part of me
There was nothing I could conceive
I couldn't imagine a situation
That you wouldn't do for me
That you wouldn't do anything for me
Trouble seemed so far away
Difficulties seemed distant
You changed that right away, baby
But you quickly altered that
Love don't live here anymore
There is no love in this place anymore
Just emptiness and memories
Only emptiness and memories reside here
Of what we had before
Of what we used to have
You went away
You left
Found another place to stay, another home
You found somewhere else to live, a different home
In the windmills of my eyes
In the corners of my eyes
Everyone can see the loneliness inside me
Everyone can perceive the loneliness within me
Why'd ya have to go away
Why did you have to leave
Don't you know I miss you so and need your love
Don't you realize how much I miss you and need your love
You abandoned me
Love is no longer present in this relationship because you left me
Love don't live here anymore
There is no love in this place anymore
Just a vacancy
There is only an empty space now
You abandoned me
Love is no longer present in this relationship because you left me
Love don't live here anymore
There is no love in this place anymore
Just a vacancy
There is only an empty space now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Miles Gregory
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Emanuel Colon
nice voice