1) Nicole Zef… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three known artists with this name:
1) Nicole Zefanya, known professionally as NIKI, is an Indonesian rising R&B singer-songwriter under 88rising label--along with another rising star fellow Rich Brian and Joji. She has written songs since she was 13 and produced her own music which she uploaded on Youtube, as well as her soothing cover songs.
2)Niki aka Kairit Tuhkanen is Estonian Pop singer. Her songs are taken from Russian Pop artist Zhanna Friske.
Kairit was born on the 15th of may 1980. She gathered more popularity in 2006 when she was chosen Estonia's second best channel "Kanal 2" weather reporter.
3) niki is a producer on Niconico and piapro notable for making high-quality rock songs using Lily. His 2nd song won in the anim.o.v.e "Lily Utawasetemita Contest".
Pandemonium
Niki Lyrics
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This head feels like an island
I am my own asylum
Their stares are beady but I don't mind
Let 'em take their time
'Cause there ain't no new light to shed, no, no
Pandemonium calms me down like an ocean, oh
And I'm kissing pillow lips, drunk off saccharine potions, oh
And nothing really matters
'Cause everybody here is dyin', mm
Dyin' out in slow motion, mm
And everybody here is lyin', lyin'
Silently detonating emotions
Read the spaces between the lines
Mind your own business while I grow mine
No, it's never personal, yeah
Maybe that's the problem (that's the problem)
We loosen up every rung on the ladder
Serve up a smile on a silver platter
No one needs a pillar, just a painkiller or two
'Cause everybody here is dyin', mm
Dyin' out in slow motion, mm
And everybody here is lyin', lyin'
Silently detonating emotions
Mm, mm
We're dyin' in the dark
It's written there in the stars
You're understood by so little
And loved only from afar
And counting blessings is hard
I don't quite know where to start
The gold is new, but the gray
Well, that's just state of the art
And bottoms up to skeletons all bottled up
Always going when the going gets too tough, oh
Yeah, everybody here is dyin'
Dyin' out in slow motion
And everybody here is lyin', lyin'
Silently detonating emotions
Yeah, everybody here is dyin'
Dyin' out in slow motion
And everybody here is lyin', lyin'
Silently detonating emotions
'Cause everybody here is dyin'
The song "Pandemonium" by Niki explores the theme of loneliness and isolation. The opening lyrics portray a sense of detachment from the world, with the singer feeling like an island, surrounded by smoke and beady stares. The lack of new light to shed suggests a feeling of stagnation and hopelessness. However, the chorus provides a contrast. Pandemonium, which usually refers to chaos and disorder, is comforting to the singer, calming them down like an ocean. This paradox highlights the need for chaos and unpredictability in life, even amidst loneliness.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of personal growth and minding your own business. The singer suggests that others should mind their own business while they grow theirs. However, the line "no, it's never personal" suggests a lack of intimacy and genuine connections, leading to a feeling of detachment. The final lines of the song emphasize the inevitability of death and the struggle to find meaning in life, with the singer expressing uncertainty about where to start counting blessings.
Overall, "Pandemonium" provides a thoughtful exploration of loneliness, chaos, and the struggle for personal growth and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Smoke puffs are white and piling
The scene is filled with smoke, and it looks like the smoke is accumulating.
This head feels like an island
Niki's head is isolated from the world like an island, indicating she feels lonely.
I am my own asylum
Niki feels safe within her own mind, and her thoughts give her comfort like a sanctuary.
Their stares are beady but I don't mind
Even though people stare at Niki with piercing eyes, she doesn't pay attention to them and doesn't care.
Let 'em take their time
Niki doesn't mind if people take their time observing her, and she doesn't feel rushed.
'Cause there ain't no new light to shed, no, no
Niki believes that there's nothing new for people to learn or observe, so their stares won't reveal anything fresh.
Pandemonium calms me down like an ocean, oh
Niki finds peace and relaxation within the chaos of pandemonium just like she feels calm near an ocean.
And I'm kissing pillow lips, drunk off saccharine potions, oh
Niki is feeling intoxicated by memories of soft kisses and sweetness from pleasant events or substances.
And nothing really matters
Niki feels nonchalant about everything as it seems relatively inconsequential compared to what's happening around her
'Cause everybody here is dyin', mm
Niki is observing that everyone around her is on the brink of experiencing the end of their lives.
Dyin' out in slow motion, mm
Niki is realizing that everyone around her is dying rapidly but at the same time, slowly losing their energy and spirit.
And everybody here is lyin', lyin'
Niki sees that everyone around her is dishonest, keeping their secrets under wraps and hiding the truth about their emotions.
Silently detonating emotions
Niki feels that everyone around her has emotions that are slowly eating away at them without any outlet to express them, causing them to change explosively over time.
Read the spaces between the lines
Niki suggests that people should refer to unwritten or unspoken cues that reveal what is happening, rather than only referring to what is being said.
Mind your own business while I grow mine
Niki wants people to respect her boundaries and allow her to develop herself without intervention and scrutiny.
No, it's never personal, yeah
Niki claims that others who intervene in her life do so out of self-serving reasons, rather than out of concern for her.
Maybe that's the problem (that's the problem)
Niki identifies that people's intervening in her life or those of others is, in fact, the problem itself.
We loosen up every rung on the ladder
Niki thinks that people are carelessly damaging their lives and opportunities by not being discerning with their actions, represented by lower rungs of the ladder.
Serve up a smile on a silver platter
Niki suggests that people's putting on good appearances are like a service offered to others on a silver platter, rather than being honest with themselves and others.
No one needs a pillar, just a painkiller or two
Niki thinks that people lack the support system they need and the painkillers they have access to aren't always the best remedies for their struggles and discomfort.
We're dyin' in the dark
Niki is realizing that people are suffering quietly in the dark without any support or knowledge from those around them.
It's written there in the stars
Niki implies that these issues of pain and suffering are predetermined, unavoidable parts of life represented by fate or the stars above.
You're understood by so little
Niki believes that people are misunderstood, and their cries for help aren't heard by others around them.
And loved only from afar
Niki is realizing that people around her don't have genuine care for each other, and love is not found within reach.
And counting blessings is hard
Niki believes that people forget to count their blessings as it becomes increasingly difficult under the circumstances present.
I don't quite know where to start
Niki feels uncertain as to how to be thankful for the good in their lives.
The gold is new, but the gray
Niki highlights the recent positive events in her life compared to a more negative or mundane past.
Well, that's just state of the art
Niki sarcastically implies that experiencing fleeting moments of happiness is the current state of normality and is nothing out of the ordinary.
And bottoms up to skeletons all bottle up
Niki raises a toast to those who carry past traumas and experiences within themselves that have been secretly weighing them down.
Always going when the going gets too tough, oh
Niki acknowledges the resilience of people who continue to move forward despite the hardships they have experienced in their lives.
Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Craig Balmoris, Daniel Tannenbaum, Daniel Nathan Krieger, Nicole Zefanya, Sergiu Adrian Gherman, Tyler Reese Melenbacher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Smoke puffs are white and piling
This head feels like an island
I am my own asylum
Their stares are beady, but I don't mind
Let 'em take their time
'Cause there ain't no new light to shed, no, no
[Pre-Chorus]
Pandemonium calms me down like an ocean, oh
An ocean, oh
And I'm kissing pillow lips, drunk off saccharine potions, oh
And nothing really matters
[Chorus]
'Cause everybody here is dying (Mmm)
Dying out in slow motion (Mmm)
And everybody here is lying, lying
Silently detonating emotions (Mmm)
[Verse 2]
Read the spaces between the lines
Mind your own business while I grow mine
No, it's never personal
Maybe that's the problem
We loosen up every rung on the ladder
Serve up a smile on a silver platter
No one needs a pillar, just a painkiller or two
[Chorus]
'Cause everybody here is dying (Mmm)
Dying out in slow motion (Mmm)
And everybody here is lying, lying
Silently detonating emotions (Mmm, mmm)
[Verse 3]
We're dying in the dark
It's written there in the stars
You're understood by so little
And loved only from afar
And counting blessings is hard
I don't quite know where to start
The gold is new, but the gray
Well, that's just state of the art
And bottoms up to skeletons all bottled up
Always going when the going gets too tough, oh
[Chorus]
Yeah, everybody here is dying (Ooh, oh)
Dying out in slow motion
And everybody here is lying, lying
Silently detonating emotions
'Cause everybody here is dying (Mmm)
Dying out in slow motion (Mmm)
And everybody here is lying, lying
Silently detonating emotions
'Cause everybody here is dying
@sunfried9629
niki’s writing is just literally amazing. i love how she doesn’t rely on repeating lines too much and how interesting her lyrics are.
@katpizo
the quality of niki's lyrics 🥺
@elrumi6341
Yes, it's cute
@dinaherdiana9345
she really is a song writer 😭😍
@marinaomai9052
honestly
@markus9042
late night drives and blasting this song is such a vibe
@nasalspray8753
facts
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@hellojhitty7502
ain’t no way i liked ur comment and came back to this and realized it was you
@zaddyzinga
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