Since moving to Los Angeles from his native Germany in the 1980s, Nils has … Read Full Bio ↴Since moving to Los Angeles from his native Germany in the 1980s, Nils has traveled PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) on numerous occasions. So when it came time for this acclaimed contemporary jazz artist to name the breezy title track of his current album, he looked no further than his virtual backyard. In the same tradition as Nat King Cole’s “Route 66” and Bob Dylan’s “Highway 61 Revisited,” Pacific Coast Highway is a roadside celebration of America, this time from the musical viewpoint of a bedazzled and grateful immigrant. Featuring nine exquisite original compositions, the disc includes the hit title track and stellar interpretations of Carole King’s “You’ve Got A Friend” and the 1980 Toto classic, “Georgy Porgy.” Dreamy, romantic and delectably sexy, Pacific Coast Highway comes off like the jazz-funk soundtrack to some Great American road movie.
Accompanying Nils on his musical journey is a contemporary Who’s-Who of jazz and pop, including drummer Steve Ferrone (George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Average White Band), bassist Abe Laboriel (Herbie Hancock, Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles), percussionist Alex Acuna (Wayne Shorter, Rickie Lee Jones, Tracy Chapman), guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna), saxophonist Gerald Albright (Anita Baker, Whitney Houston), and singer Siedah Garrett (Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones).
NILS changed his vocation from session guitarist ( Temptations, George Benson, Rick Braun) to recording artist in 2005 when his self produced hit song PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY from the same titled CD became one of the biggest hits of the Contemporary Jazz genre. The song stayed 7 weeks number one and put Nils name on top of the list having the most played song of 2005 ahead of Dave Koz, Boney James and Kenny G. Following up with a second number one hit " Summer Nights" Nils ensured his position in the Genre. His 2007 follow up CD "Ready To Play" produced another hit song Cat Nap. His newest offering "Up Close and Personal" was released in March 2009.
As a Producer Nils created music for TV ( Weeds - Showtime, Undeclared - Fox, Film Independent Spirit Awards - IFC) He produced his own CDs (Pacific Coast Highway, Ready To Play and Up Close And Personal) as well as as Transmuteo and Journey to Eden for Violinist DOV on Lovestar records. He also produced the forthcoming CD of AC/Pop/ R&B group Gravity180 in collaboration with Eddie Brown.

Sunrise on Sunset
Nils Lyrics

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Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise

Well, as painful as the experience is
It's still very beautiful

Overall Meaning

At first glance, these lyrics appear repetitive and simplistic, but upon closer analysis, they reveal a deeper message. The repeated phrase "Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise" highlights the cyclical nature of life, where every ending leads to a new beginning. The dualistic combination of the sunset and sunrise also symbolizes the duality of life, the balance of light and dark, of joy and sadness, and the inevitability of change.

The lyrics then take an unexpected turn with "Well, as painful as the experience is, It's still very beautiful." Here, the artist acknowledges the bittersweet nature of life. Despite the difficulties and hardships we face, there is beauty in the struggle. The experience of witnessing both the sunset and sunrise can be poignant and emotional, reminding us of our own mortality and the fleeting nature of time. Despite the pain, there is still a beauty that can be found in the moment.

In summary, "Sunrise on Sunset" is a song that celebrates the cyclical nature of life and reminds us to appreciate the beauty in every moment, even in the face of pain and hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

Watch the sunset, witness the sunrise
Take time to appreciate the beauty of both endings and beginnings.

Well, as painful as the experience is
Even though some experiences are painful, they still hold value and have something beautiful to offer.

It's still very beautiful
Despite the pain, there is still something beautiful to be found and appreciated.

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Written by: Moise Kambale

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