Whilst growing up, Nicholls attended Felsted School. She first found fame for performing cartwheels whilst streaking at an England vs. Australia cricket match at Lord's in May 1989, in which she joined fellow school players Derek Pringle and John Stephenson on the field of play; this footage was later included in the video Streaker, narrated by George Best.
Nicholls travelled to the United States later in 1989 and began performing with her band, Sheila Nicholls and the Splendid Frock, in New York City in the mid-1990s.
Nicholls then moved to Los Angeles where she recorded a solo album, the critically acclaimed Brief Strop, and started her own label, Essex Girl Records.
Shortly thereafter, Nicholls signed a deal with Hollywood Records, which began distributing Brief Strop. The song "Fallen for You," from the album, became a hit on College Radio stations and found its way onto the best-selling soundtrack for the movie High Fidelity. She toured extensively with the album, including several gigs alongside k.d. lang.
In mid-2002, Nicholls released her second album, Wake, in which she worked with producers Glen Ballard and Jez Colin. The album's first single, "Faith," co-written with Ballard, received ample radio play and reached the pop charts. Nicholls third album, "Songs From the Bardo" was released in August 2009.
Come to Me
Sheila Nicholls Lyrics
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It's all I know how to protect myself
Oh you say you wanted more
And I reveal and then I shout
OH Oh, I'm the fool
If I can't find you anywhere
And I am left here on this beach
With these fruits of ours, they are rotting in the sun
This time I will give you mine
Come to me, again
This time...
I've been quizzing all the trees
One by one
What they know of your alchemy, please
Cause you reveal myself to me
In my darkest place, you've unlocked and left my cells
And disappear without a trace
Come to me, again
This time I will give you mine now
Come to me, again
This time...
It's all I know how to protect myself
How to protect myself
The lyrics to Sheila Nicholls's song Come to Me depict a sense of vulnerability and desperation for someone who seems to have disappeared on her. She starts off by stating that she must leave soon to protect herself, indicating that leaving is her only defense mechanism at this point. However, the person she is addressing expresses a desire for more, which makes her reveal her feelings and shout in anguish. She then recognizes that she is the fool if she can't find the person anywhere and is left with the fruits of their relationship that are now rotting in the sun. This sense of decay seems to symbolize a lost opportunity or a failed relationship.
The second verse seems to demonstrate the extent of her search as she quizzed all the trees, seeking an answer to bring back the person who had unlocked and left her cells. The person's alchemy had revealed her to herself in her darkest place, but now they've disappeared without a trace, leaving her desperate and pleading for their return, offering them hers this time. The line, "It's all I know how to protect myself," is repeated, indicating that leaving is still her only option for protecting herself, but she also recognizes the emptiness and decay it brings.
In summary, the lyrics to Come to Me present a sense of loss, vulnerability, and desperation for someone who has seemingly disappeared while the singer is desperate for their return. The song highlights the paradox of one's defense mechanisms, which often end up causing more harm and a greater sense of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I must leave you soon
I have to leave you soon because it's my only way of self-protection.
It's all I know how to protect myself
Leaving you is the only way I know how to protect myself from getting hurt.
Oh you say you wanted more
You wanted more from me than what I am willing and able to give.
And I reveal and then I shout
I am opening up to you and expressing my thoughts and emotions.
OH Oh, I'm the fool
I feel foolish for being vulnerable and sharing my innermost feelings with you.
If I can't find you anywhere
I feel lost without you and I want to be able to find you.
And I am left here on this beach
I am alone and stranded on this beach.
With these fruits of ours, they are rotting in the sun
Our creations are withering away in the scorching sun since we are not together to nurture them.
Come, Come to me, again
I want you to come back to me again.
This time I will give you mine
This time I am willing to open myself up to you and give you all of me.
I've been quizzing all the trees
I've been searching everywhere to find clues about your whereabouts and your magical effect on me.
One by one
Systematically going through each tree to find answers.
What they know of your alchemy, please
I am asking the trees what they know of the magic and chemistry that exists between us.
Cause you reveal myself to me
You are the one who has helped me to uncover and discover my true self.
In my darkest place, you've unlocked and left my cells
You have helped me to break free from my fears and doubts and have left a profound and lasting impact on me.
And disappear without a trace
You left without any warning or explanation, leaving me feeling lost and confused.
This time I will give you mine now
I am ready and willing to give you all of me now.
Come to me, again
I am asking you to come back to me again.
This time...
This time we can make it work and be together.
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Written by: NICHOLLS
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