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...
The Very Thought of You
Nicole Henry Lyrics
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The ordinary things that everyone ought to do.
I'm living in a kind of daydream, I'm happy as a king,
Foolish though it may seem, to me that's everything.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you,
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you.
I see you face in every flower, your eyes in stars above,
In Nicole Henry's song "The Very Thought of You," the lyrics express the overwhelming power and effect that love has on an individual. The mere thought of the person they love causes them to forget about mundane tasks and responsibilities, living instead in a blissful daydream. This daydream brings about happiness and makes them feel like royalty, even if others may perceive it as foolish.
The singer conveys the longing and yearning they feel for their loved one. Every moment feels agonizingly slow until they are near the person they adore. They cannot escape the presence of their beloved, as they see their face in every flower and their eyes in the stars above. The thought of this person consumes their mind and heart, becoming everything to them.
Overall, these lyrics encapsulate the intense and all-encompassing nature of love. The song depicts how love can transport a person to a different state of being, where even the simplest thought of the loved one can bring immense joy and fulfillment. It illustrates the power that love holds to shape our perception of the world and how it becomes the driving force in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
The very thought of you and I forget to do
When I think about you, I become so consumed that I neglect my responsibilities.
The ordinary things that everyone ought to do.
Even mundane tasks that should be done by everyone become unimportant in comparison to thoughts of you.
I'm living in a kind of daydream, I'm happy as a king,
My mind is lost in a blissful illusion, and it brings me immense joy and contentment.
Foolish though it may seem, to me that's everything.
To others, it might appear foolish, but to me, these thoughts of you hold the greatest meaning and significance.
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you,
Just the mere concept of your existence and the intense desire I feel for you.
You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you.
Time passes agonizingly slowly until the moment I am able to be close to you.
I see your face in every flower, your eyes in stars above,
Your image is so deeply engraved in my mind that I see your face reflected in every flower and your eyes shining within the stars.
It's just the thought of you, the very thought of you, my love.
The single thought of you, the mere idea of your presence, my beloved, is enough to fill my heart with overwhelming love and adoration.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TEDDY, BUDDY GREEN, CHICK WEBB, ELLA FITZGERALD, MC RAE
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