Soul / Funk / Rock / R&B
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Soul / Funk / Rock / R&B
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Niki J Crawford and her band bring the heat with a high energy soul get down. After a short break following her latest tour, Niki is back with a new band, new songs and a new show. Niki is an American Recording Artist/Songwriter from the small country town of Springhill, Louisiana with a powerful, unforgettable and melodic voice. The singer/song writer crafts poignant lyrics and creates music with a Soul-Funk-R&B sound that you can feel. Niki has been singing since she was 6-years-old. From her roots as the lead soloist in her hometown church choir to the recently completed touring, her talent has continued to evolve as one of the strongest voices in music.
Niki and the band members have shared the stage and have played with Carlos Santana, Snoop Dogg, Al Green, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Aaron Neville, Macy Gray, Booker T Jones, The Roots, Chicano Batman, Galactic and Orgone just to name a few of the performers who have sought out her talent. She has performed on various late-night TV shows such as Jay Leno, David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Saturday Night Live and lit up festival stages across the world like Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Cal WorldFest, Utah Arts, Montreal Jazz, Summer Camp, Bear Creek, Long Beach Jazz Fest, All Good, High Sierra and Jam Cruise.
A multi-talented artist, Niki J. Crawford not only sings but is also a talented and growing actress. She just finished shooting an upcoming film “Revival” based on the gospel of John set to release Dec. 2018 and "Mr. Sophistication,” in which she plays herself-a popstar alongside Tatum O' Neal, Harry Lennix and Rick Fox. Niki can also be seen in Taylor Hackford’s "Love Ranch,” co-starring alongside Ginnifer Goodwin and Kevin Connolly in the hit comedy, "He’s Just Not That Into You"; “American Dreamz”, as well as roles in “The Tenants,” “Seeing Other People,” "Gridiron Gang,” "Miss March", and “Killer Diller,” which she received a “Two Thumbs Up” for her performance and was told “She is The REAL American Idol” from Ebert & Roper. Niki has also guest-starred on television shows “Ally McBeal,” “Wanted,” and was a “Scarlett” series regular; she has guested on hit productions “Rent” (Shubert Theater), and “Behind Closed Doors” (Tyler Perry Prod./T.D Jakes Prod.); and is also featured singing in the national Subway Campaign.
Niki continues to write and perform leading with her trademark aura of unconditional love and sensuality that fuels a vocal passion with the effortless ease of a veteran performer. Niki has said her goal is to make feel-good music and great films with an energy that inspires and alleviates negativity.
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Round & Round
Niki J. Crawford Lyrics
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'Cause I have to have you
Say I’m dreaming
'Cause I wanna see this through
Say there’s no meaning to life
If I’m not with you
My love, my only love
'Cause it’s you
Who will always be my first love
It’s you
Who first showed me who I really was
In you
My soul has found the one
I’m searching for
It’s true, I adore you
Our love is like
A merry go round
Sometimes it’s up
Sometimes it’s down
Like the sun and the rain
Even good loves found the change
Boy, you should know
'Cause the love we have we shouldn’t let go
Now you can walk away
Go on without me
Or you can try to stay
And make this easy
Though it’s hard
If you really wanna be alone
It’s okay, okay
Our love is like
A merry go round
Sometimes it’s up
Sometimes it’s down
Like the sun and the rain
Even good loves found the change
Boy, you should know
'Cause the love we have we shouldn’t let go
It’s clear to see
Your heart belongs to me
I’ll always get by
With you in my life
Don’t you ever leave
Our love is like
A merry go round
Sometimes it’s up
Sometimes it’s down
Like the sun and the rain
Even good loves found the change
Boy, you should know
'Cause the love we have we shouldn’t let go
The song "Round & Round" by Niki J. Crawford is a ballad about an unshakeable love that endures the ups and downs of a relationship. The first verse speaks to the intensity of her affection, declaring her willingness to be considered crazy or dreaming just for the chance to be with the one she loves. The chorus asserts that this person is her first love, the one who truly knows her, and the one for whom she has been searching. The central metaphor of the song, that their love is like a merry-go-round, underscores the idea that even good love will experience change and fluctuation. The bridge of the song presents a choice: either leave or try to make the relationship work. The final chorus emphasizes that their love belongs to each other and that they should not let it go.
Overall, this song is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to the resilience and strength of true love that endures through whatever challenges may arise. It recognizes that sometimes things will be hard, but that the effort is worth it to maintain that connection with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Say I’m crazy
Acknowledge that I'm acting irrational
'Cause I have to have you
Because I can't live without you
Say I’m dreaming
Say that what I want is impossible
'Cause I wanna see this through
Because I want to make our love work
Say there’s no meaning to life
Imply that life has no purpose without you
If I’m not with you
If we are apart
My love, my only love
My significant other, the only one I love
'Cause it’s you
Because you are my first choice
Who will always be my first love
You are the person who made me feel true love for the first time
It’s you
I am referring to you
Who first showed me who I really was
You helped me discover myself
In you
I found that special someone
My soul has found the one
I have found my soulmate
I’m searching for
I have been looking for
It’s true, I adore you
I truly love you
Our love is like
Our relationship can be compared to
A merry go round
An object that constantly goes up and down
Sometimes it’s up
Our love can be wonderful and happy
Sometimes it’s down
Our love can be difficult and unhappy
Like the sun and the rain
Like the weather, our love can change and be unpredictable
Even good loves found the change
Even great relationships can experience change
Boy, you should know
Hey, I want you to understand
'Cause the love we have we shouldn’t let go
We should hold on to the love we share
Now you can walk away
You have the option to leave
Go on without me
Continue living life without me
Or you can try to stay
You can attempt to maintain our relationship
And make this easy
And make things easier for us
Though it’s hard
Even though it's difficult
If you really wanna be alone
If you truly desire loneliness
It’s okay, okay
It's alright
It’s clear to see
It's obvious
Your heart belongs to me
You love me
I’ll always get by
I'll manage in life
With you in my life
If you are a part of my life
Don’t you ever leave
Never go away from me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIM ELSBERG MOLLER, LISA SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brad Rogers
I love her old school sound! Her gigs are like being in a club in a Superfly or Shaft movie.
L F
Discovered this gem while watching an old Westley Snipes movie. 👌🏽