Growing up in a quiet town in Ohio, Paige was a creative spirit from the start. As an only child, Paige quickly realized that she had to entertain herself- and music became her passion and her life. At the tender age of three, Nichols attended a local production of Annie, and was immediately inspired to be a singer. There was no turning back… but the ride has not been an easy one.
Paige has been a veteran at the keys, playing piano since the age of nine. Her musical background cross-polinates classical training and musical theatre, but it was her move to Manhattan to attend a conservatory for the arts, where the rough patch in her career began. Soon after arriving in NYC, Paige quickly realized that something wasn’t right with her voice. “I could barely speak, and when I tried to sing my vocal chords weren't vibrating correctly. I found out I had acid reflux,” Paige remembers. After doctor’s appointments and therapy, Nichols is thankfully completely healed and is not letting her health get in the way of her dream.
Since Paige’s voice has returned, her singing career has kicked into high gear. Nichols has worked in the studio with producer Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, One Republic, Carrie Underwood,) as well as recorded with drummer, Victor Indrizzo (Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, Shakira,) and guitarist Andrew Williams (Five for Fighting.) She has already conquered the New York City venue circuit with shows at the Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, Caffe Vivaldi, and The Living Room and has proven herself as a talent performing solo with her piano at these gigs. In 2010, however, Paige is ready to match her studio recordings with a full band backing her up on stage.
Gifted with remarkable talent, and driven by an insatiable appetite for success, Paige Nichols is ready to take the industry by storm. With enticing song titles, such as, ‘Little Man Big Gun,” and the mysterious, “Want” and “Haunted,” Paige has already grown a strong fanbase with the nightlife crowds and is preparing for a multi-city tour later this year.
When Paige isn’t doing music, she can be found tuning into HBO’s True Blood or The Office. As a creative spirit, she enjoys yoga, people watching in New York City, and astrology.
Paige recently released her album, ‘Little Men,’ and is currently living in New York City.
Still There
Paige Nichols Lyrics
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Back to your old friends goin out gettin drunk, Yeah that must be nice
I tried doin some of that too
But I just got drunk from too much wine, And I Still ain’t over you
Cuz I’m still listening to your records
Still sleepin in your shirt
Wine just makes it worse
I know that you’ve moved on
I wish I didn’t care
To you it’s justice the past
But baby I’m still therre
Right here, in this bar tonight
I’m laughin drinkin dancin like everythings just fine
But in my mind it’s just me and you
I’m still standing where you left me I wish it wasn’t true
I’m still listening to your records
Still sleepin in your shirt
My heart’s still where you left it
Wine just makes it worse
I know that you’ve moved on
I wish I didn’t care
To you it’s just the past
But baby I’m still there
Everytime that our song comes on
For a second i forget your gone
Cuz I’m still listening to your records
Still sleepin in your shirt
My heart’s still where you left it
I’m still listening to your records
Still sleepin in your shirt
My heart’s still where you left it
wine just makes it worse
I know that you’ve moved on
I wish I didn’t care
To you it’s just the past
But baby I’m still there
The lyrics of Paige Nichols's song "Still There" depict the lingering feelings and attachment the singer has towards a past love. The song begins with the acknowledgement that the person they once loved is doing well, going out with old friends and enjoying the pleasures of life. The singer admits to trying to move on as well, attempting to experience the same freedom and carefree lifestyle, but ultimately failing because they're still not over their former partner.
The chorus emphasizes the emotional weight that the singer carries. They confess to still listening to their ex's records and sleeping in their shirt, clinging to the remnants of the past. Their heart remains where the relationship was left, and drinking wine only amplifies the pain. The singer knows that their ex has moved on, and they wish they didn't care as much. However, to them, the past still feels present and significant.
In the second verse, the singer finds themselves in a bar, trying to have a good time, seemingly moving on with their life. But inwardly, their thoughts are consumed by memories of their ex. They admit to still standing where they were left, expressing their desire for the truth to be different.
The bridge highlights the power of music to evoke memories and briefly transport the singer back to a moment with their ex. Even though they know the person is gone, for a moment, they forget and get lost in the song.
Overall, "Still There" captures the struggle of letting go of a past love and the lingering emotions that can persist long after a relationship has ended. It explores the complexities of moving on and the difficulty of reconciling the past with the present.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you been doin all right
I've heard that you've been doing well in life
Back to your old friends goin out gettin drunk, Yeah that must be nice
Returning to your previous group of friends and enjoying nights of drinking must be enjoyable
I tried doin some of that too
I attempted to engage in similar activities
But I just got drunk from too much wine, And I Still ain’t over you
However, I ended up getting intoxicated from excessive wine consumption, and I am still not over you emotionally
Cuz I’m still listening to your records
Because I still listen to the music that reminds me of you
Still sleepin in your shirt
I continue to sleep while wearing your shirt
My heart’s still where you left it
My heart still remains in the place where you left it
Wine just makes it worse
The consumption of wine only exacerbates my emotional state
I know that you’ve moved on
I am aware that you have moved forward in life
I wish I didn’t care
I wish I didn't have any feelings towards you
To you it’s just the past
To you, our relationship is simply a part of your past
But baby I’m still there
But, my dear, I am still emotionally invested in our past relationship
Right here, in this bar tonight
In this bar, at this moment in time
I’m laughin drinkin dancin like everythings just fine
I am pretending to be happy, drinking, and dancing as if everything is going well
But in my mind it’s just me and you
However, in my thoughts, it's only you and me
I’m still standing where you left me I wish it wasn’t true
I am still stuck in the place that you left me, and I wish it wasn't a reality
Everytime that our song comes on
Each time our song plays
For a second i forget your gone
For a brief moment, I forget that you are no longer here
I’m still listening to your records
I continue to listen to the music that reminds me of you
Still sleepin in your shirt
I still sleep while wearing your shirt
My heart’s still where you left it
My heart still remains in the place where you left it
wine just makes it worse
Drinking wine only intensifies my emotions
I know that you’ve moved on
I am aware that you have moved forward in life
I wish I didn’t care
I wish I didn't have any feelings towards you
To you it’s just the past
To you, our relationship is simply a part of your past
But baby I’m still there
But, my dear, I am still emotionally invested in our past relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ISAAC SLUTZKY, LINDSAY NICHOLS
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