Nikki Webster was born in Sydney, New South Wales on 30 April 1987. Her first appearance on stage was at the age of four and she appeared in her first commercial at the age of six. In 1994, she was a member of the cast of Aladdin and made a guest appearance on Home and Away. In 1995, she was in the ensemble cast of an Australian production of Cinderella and made a guest appearance on ABC TV's G. P.
Nikki went to MLC School in Burwood until Year 10, before enrolling in The McDonald College of the Performing Arts in North Strathfield, New South Wales. There, she attended drama, ballet, musical theatre, and singing tuition, as well as obtaining her Higher School Certificate in Business Studies, Music, Dance, Drama, Unit 2 English and General Mathematics, achieving a university admissions index of 56.35. Although she was rather disappointed with her mark (she was aiming for an 80), she knew she gave her Higher School Certificate her best shot and "a run for its money" whilst it lasted.
Webster won her first billed stage appearance as Young Cosette in Les Misérables in 1997-98. There she worked with Dave Willetts and Rachael Beck. She also guest-hosted Midday in 1998 with Kerri-Anne Kennerley. In 1999, Nikki Webster won the role of Brigitta von Trapp in The Sound of Music with Lisa McCune and continued to perform in the role into 2000. In 2000 she became a household name in Australia following her performance as "Hero Girl" at the opening ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Her song "We'll Be One" was released as a single in Australia in 2000 and went gold.
Webster signed a contract with BMG after her success in the Olympics and her first single "Strawberry Kisses" reached #2 on the Australian singles charts in 2001 holding the position for over 9 weeks and went double platinum. Her debut album Follow Your Heart also went platinum with second single "Depend on Me" going top 20 and third single "The Best Days"/"Over the Rainbow" going top 20. She also starred as Dorothy in an Australian stage performance of The Wizard of Oz in 2001/02. Webster was nominated for an ARIA Award for Best Selling album and she won a John O'Keefe Encouragement Award at the 2001 Mo Awards.
Webster's 2002 BLISS album also went gold with first single "Something More Beautiful" going gold and second single "24/7 (Crazy 'bout Your Smile)" also reaching the top 20.
Later, Webster released a cover version of "Dancing in the Street" by Martha and the Vandellas which reached the top twenty while her 2004 single "Let's Dance" also reached the top 20 in Australia. A greatest hits album was released soon afterwards.
Webster also appeared in one episode of Australian TV series Thank God You're Here as a cast member.
In May 2007, Webster played the lead role of Sheila in a Perth production of the rock musical Hair along with Rob Mills and Cosima De Vito.
In September 2007, Webster raised eyebrows by performing as a wind-up doll at the Sydney gay and lesbian dance party Sleaze Ball. This and her October 2006 photoshoot appearance in men's magazine FHM was seen as an attempt to mature her image.
Webster regularly appears on the show 20 to 1.
In January 2008, Webster announced she would be opening a performing arts school in February with brother Scott in a bid to help young people get into the industry.
Webster made a guest appearance on the 15 July 2009 episode of The Chaser's War on Everything, in a music video parody of the Barack Obama viral video "Yes We Can", the parody based on Kevin Rudd's speeches.
In 2006, Nikki stated in interviews that she was living and working in Nashville, Tennessee writing with well known writers working on her new album. It was also revealed she headed to Los Angeles to develop a new style of music heading for a more mature Pop sound.
It was announced in May 2009 that Nikki is set to release her first new single in 5 years, "Devilicious", June 12. She performed "Devilicious" on The Morning Show on 8/5/09 in order to promote the single. The song hit #1 in NSW #12 on the ARIA dance chart, #14 on the Australian Singles chart and #1 on the independent music chart.
She announced she is signed to American independent label Piller Records which will become her new label home. Her fourth studio album is rumoured to be released sometime in the near future. Nikki also revealed that the album will be edgy and uplifting. She has confirmed that it will not include her bubblegum pop kind of music and will have a mature dance-pop feel to the album.
As of May 2010 the album is yet to have an official release date or a confirmed second single.
ABC
Nikki Webster Lyrics
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You went to school to learn boy but you never ever knew before
I before e accept after c
2+2 makes 4 nanana
I gotta teach you
All about love boy
So sit yourself down
And take a seat
ABC as easy as 123
Oh so simple as Do ray me ABC
123 baby you and me boy
ABC as easy as 123
Oh so simple as Do ray me ABC 123
You and me boy
Come come come come about come come come come about
Im Gaonna teach you how to sing it out
Cmon cmon cmon
Let me show you what its all about
We dont need a rap attack
Oh graduant of my famly tree
But with out the rules of knowlege
Your education aint complete TTT
He is gonna show you
How to get an F
How to spell me with out a 2
Listen to me baby thats all you gatta do
Whaoooooo
ABC as easy as 123
Oh as simple as Do ray me
ABC 123 baby you and me boy
ABC its as easy as I count right after 3
Sing it
Do ray me ABC
Thats how easy love can be
Thats how easy love can be
Thats how easy love can be
Thats how you and me
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah
Sit down boy cmon I think I love you
You know baby get up boy
Yeah show me what you can do
Shake it shake it baby cmon now
Shake it shake it baby oh oh
Shake it shake it baby yeah
Do ray me baby
Oh oh
ABC as easy as 123
Do ray me ABC Thats how easy love can be
Im gonna teach you how to sing it out
Cmon cmon cmon let me show you what its all about
ABC as easy as I count right after 3 sing it Duo Ray me ABC
The lyrics of Nikki Webster's song ABC reflect the playful and easy-going nature of the song. The lyrics start off with a reference to the traditional school lesson of learning the alphabet, but quickly turn the focus to teaching love. The singer emphasizes that it's important to learn about love in addition to academic knowledge. She encourages the listener to repeat after her and makes singing the ABCs a fun and effortless experience. The song's chorus is simple, catchy, and accessible to everyone, regardless of age or background.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of following the rules of education and knowledge to achieve success. The lyrics encourage the listener to pay attention to proper spelling and grammar, and to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits. The singer goes on to express her affection for the listener, encouraging them to move and dance with her, further cementing the playful nature of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of ABC are fun, light, and easy to understand. They encourage positivity, love, and the importance of education while being accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The lyrics create an upbeat and happy atmosphere that is perfect for singing and dancing along, making it a great addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
You went to school to learn boy but you never ever knew before
Despite all the education he received, the boy lacked important knowledge before.
I before e accept after c
The girl teaches the boy a spelling rule: 'I' before 'E' except after 'C.'
2+2 makes 4 nanana
The girl emphasizes the simplicity of mathematics, singing '2+2 makes 4.'
I gotta teach you
The girl has the responsibility of instructing the boy.
All about love boy
The girl intends to teach the boy about the subject of love.
So sit yourself down
The girl requests the boy to take a seat and prepare to learn.
And take a seat
The girl repeats the request for the boy to seat.
All you gotta do is repeat after me
The only obligation the boy has is to remember and repeat the girl's words.
ABC as easy as 123
The girl equates learning something as simple as the alphabet with counting numbers.
Oh so simple as Do ray me ABC
The girl states that learning the alphabet pronunciation is no harder than the song scale Do-Re-Mi.
123 baby you and me boy
The girl reassures the boy that learning is a shared experience.
Come come come come about come come come come about
The girl entices the boy to engage with her teaching method more actively.
Im Gaonna teach you how to sing it out
The girl plans to instruct the boy on how to vocalize.
Cmon cmon cmon let me show you what its all about
The girl calls the boy to accompany her in the learning activity.
We dont need a rap attack
The girl prefers not to resort to aggressive and urban music genres.
Oh graduant of my famly tree
The girl expresses a sense of kinship with the boy by using the word 'family.'
But with out the rules of knowlege
The girl highlights the importance of following the rules to achieve knowledge.
Your education aint complete TTT
The girl argues that education is not complete until one learns everything, represented by the acronym TTT.
He is gonna show you
The girl introduces a male third person that will help the boy in the learning process.
How to get an F
The third person will teach the boy how to sing a portion of the song, represented by the letter F.
How to spell me with out a 2
The third person will help the boy spell the word 'me' correctly without the inclusion of letter 2.
Listen to me baby thats all you gatta do
The girl encourages the boy to keep his attention on her instructions and nothing else.
Whaoooooo
The girl vocalizes a sound of excitement and fun.
ABC its as easy as I count right after 3
The girl simplifies even more the idea of learning by saying it is as easy as counting after the number 3.
Sing it
The girl requests the boy to start singing.
Thats how easy love can be
The girl uses the example of learning something as simple as the alphabet to demonstrate how easy love can be.
Sit down boy cmon I think I love you
The girl invites the boy to seat again, expressing her affection.
You know baby get up boy
The girl asks the boy to stand up and show her his skills.
Shake it shake it baby cmon now
The girl encourages the boy to dance in a rhythmic manner.
Shake it shake it baby oh oh
The girl repeats the request for the boy to dance in a cadenced way.
Shake it shake it baby yeah
The girl insists that the boy move his body in a rhythmic fashion.
Do ray me baby
The girl reminds the boy of the Do−Re−Mi song to help him remember the alphabet's correct pronunciation.
ABC as easy as 123
The girl sings again, inviting the boy to repeat the lesson.
Thats how easy love can be
Once again, the girl uses the example of the alphabet and numbers to exemplify the simplicity of love.
Im gonna teach you how to sing it out
The girl reaffirms her interest in instructing the boy on how to vocalize.
Cmon cmon cmon let me show you what its all about
Once more, the girl invites the boy to participate actively in the learning experience.
Do ray me ABC
The girl sings the closing sentence, summarizing the instruction given in the previous lyrics.
Contributed by Jayce K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.