1 … Read Full Bio ↴At least five artists have released music using the name "Nikki."
1 — A Japanese-American musician born in Okinawa, Japan, and raised in Dayton, Ohio, United States, he was signed to Geffen Records and released one album, "Nikki," in 1989. The single "Notice Me" peaked at #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #11 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. Nikki was also a backing member of the soul-funk music group Sun and a writer for TV commercials. He is married to the singer Martika and has also used the names Michael Mozart and Michael Daemon.
2 — Nikki Kerkhof won season four of Idols in The Netherlands. First single “Hello World” appeared in 2008 followed by the album “Naked.” Second album “Let It Go” was released in 2010 and features the single “Perfect Day.”
3 — Nikki Palikat (born November 1, 1985), better known by her stage name, “Nikki,” is a Malaysian singer from Tambunan, Sabah, and a finalist in the first season of Malaysian Idol. She is known for her vocal belting and her ability to sing in the whistle register, drawing some comparisons to Mariah Carey. Nikki secured a recording contract with Artistes United Records and released her debut album, “Maharani,” in Malaysia on November 28, 2005. The single “Caramu” won Nikki and collaborating artist Zahid an award for best vocal duo at Anugerah Era 2006, a Malaysian music awards ceremony.
4 — Nikki (real name Fabrizio Lavoro) is an Italian speaker and DJ.
5 — Nikki is an American-Canadian female R&B vocalist who has worked with producer Brian Kennedy.
What Did I Do
Nikki Lyrics
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I've packed up all my stuff
I'm waiting for the cab in the hallway
I've got nothing to explain
I'm naked in the rain
Like every part of me is on display
Trying to act like everything's ok
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
I know that you won't call
Won't talk to me at all
You left me in my less than perfect world
I'm done with feeling small
I really gave it all
Tried to be your stupid cover girl
You must be glad you finally had your way
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never write this story
Maybe looking back
Many years from now
When it's all to late to be sorry
You'll be thinking
What did I do?
Chorus:
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never write this story
I guess we'll never know
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
The lyrics of Nikki's song "What Did I Do" depict the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is left puzzled and hurt, trying to understand the reason behind the breakup. The song starts with the singer saying that the other person has had enough and they have packed their stuff, leaving the singer with nothing to explain. The use of the phrase "naked in the rain" is symbolic of feeling exposed and vulnerable. The singer acknowledges that they tried to pretend that everything is okay when clearly it is not.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks the question, "What did I do?" The singer tries to understand where they went wrong and cost the other person the relationship. The line "all it took was one slip, and I lost you" emphasizes the fragility of relationships and how one mistake could cost everything. The singer also questions if it was not them but the other person who is to blame and wonders if they'll ever know the reason behind the breakup.
Despite the hopelessness of the situation, the song ends with a hint of optimism. The line "maybe it's not me, maybe it's you" shows that the singer is willing to consider that there might be other factors at play. Nikki's emotive vocals and the melancholic melody add to the poignancy of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you've had enough
You told me that you've reached your limit
I've packed up all my stuff
I have put all my belongings in bags
I'm waiting for the cab in the hallway
I'm standing in the hallway, waiting for the taxi to arrive
I've got nothing to explain
I have no reason or justification to provide
I'm naked in the rain
I am vulnerable and exposed, standing in the rain without protection
Like every part of me is on display
As if every inch of me is visible and open for scrutiny
Trying to act like everything's ok
Putting on a facade to make it seem like everything is fine
No way
There is no chance of pretending everything is okay
What did I do?
What action or mistake did I commit?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
You mention that I have made an error and it has negatively affected you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
One small mistake was all it took for you to leave me
But maybe it's not me
Perhaps I am not solely responsible for this situation
Maybe it's you
It's possible that you played a part in our downfall
I know that you won't call
I am aware that you will not contact me
Won't talk to me at all
You refuse to communicate with me in any way
You left me in my less than perfect world
You abandoned me during my difficult times
I'm done with feeling small
I'm tired of feeling insignificant and unimportant
I really gave it all
I made a genuine effort and put forth my best effort
Tried to be your stupid cover girl
I attempted to fit your desired image, despite how ridiculous it seemed
You must be glad you finally had your way
You are probably happy that you got what you wanted
I guess we'll never know
It's unlikely that we'll ever understand the full truth of what happened
I guess we'll never write this story
We won't be able to create a happy ending for us
Maybe looking back
Perhaps in the future, when we reflect on this situation
Many years from now
Years into the future
When it's all to late to be sorry
When it's too late to express remorse or regret
You'll be thinking
You'll probably be considering
Chorus:
The repeated lines of the song
I guess we'll never know
It's unlikely that we'll ever understand the full truth of what happened
But maybe it's not me
Perhaps I am not solely responsible for this situation
Maybe it's you
It's possible that you played a part in our downfall
Contributed by Eli Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisaapril8815
You said you've had enough
I've packed up all my stuff
I'm waiting for the cab in the hallway
I've got nothing to explain
I'm naked in the rain
Like every part of me is on display
Trying to act like everything's ok
No way
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
I know that you won't call
Won't talk to me at all
You left me in my less than perfect world
I'm done with feeling small
I really gave it all
Tried to be your stupid cover girl
You must be glad you finally had your way
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never write this story
Maybe looking back
Many years from now
When it's all to late to be sorry
You'll be thinking
What did I do?
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
You say I screwed it up and it cost you
All it took was one slip and I lost you
What did I do?
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never know
I guess we'll never write this story
I guess we'll never know
But maybe it's not me
Maybe it's you
What did I do?
@asthemoonturns
Ik had dit liedje al heel lang niet meer gehoord, maar ineens draaien ze hem weer heel vaak in de supermarkt waar ik werk. Zo leuk!
@TheJurrieneter
This song is so massively underrated :(
@JermaineSmit
She in general is very underrated, But I think she had voice problems at some point.
@TheJurrieneter
@@JermaineSmit Hey! Thanks for reminding me of this comment I made seven years ago, I was fourteen at the time and it's so funny seeing past me listening to this kind of music
@ezelll80
I still love this song ! (:
@ajax410afc
I can't stop replaying this song
@deniffaulientjess6817
I love this song I can't stopping with replaying ❤️
@SirineAissaoui
OMG WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONGGGGGGGGG
@valeriecatharina4017
Thought about this gem that I listened to in 2013 and am so glad that I finally found it again 🙏
@bacn101
"All it took was one slip and I lost you" describes my love life at the moment