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.
So One Day...
Sheila Nicholls Lyrics
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And he said, Look God who are you trying to kid?
God is all there is nothing that is not God.
I am You, there is no distance.
I am You, there is no distance.
(instrumental)
About time, good work, come on in, would You like some tea?
And the people evolved
And all the hatred dissolved
And all the hunger resolved
He said, I am You, there is no distance
I am You, there is no distance
I am You, there is no distance
I am You, there is no...
I am You, there is no distance
I am You, there is no...
The song "So One Day" by Sheila Nicholls presents a thought-provoking idea about the relationship between God and Satan. The lyrics suggest that Satan, who is commonly depicted as the ultimate adversary of God, comes to the gates of Heaven and challenges God's existence. He claims that everything is God, and there is nothing that is not God. In this sense, Satan sees himself as God, and there is no distance between them.
God's response to Satan's claim is one of acceptance and forgiveness. He acknowledges that Satan has finally forgiven himself, an act that has taken a long time, and invites him in, offering him some tea. The people, in turn, evolved, and all the hatred, hunger, and other social ills have disappeared. The message, therefore, is that love and forgiveness can transcend any division or conflict, and that everyone is part of the same divine essence.
The repetition of "I am You, there is no distance" reaffirms the central idea of the song, emphasizing that we are all interconnected in some way. The instrumental part after the first verse adds to the song's almost mythical quality and serves to emphasize the impact of the message on the listener. Overall, the song invites reflection on the nature of good and evil, the relationship between God and Satan, and the importance of forgiveness and love in overcoming our differences.
Line by Line Meaning
So one day, Satan came through the gates of Heaven
Satan entered the doors of Heaven one day.
And he said, Look God who are you trying to kid?
Satan questioned God, doubting the truth of what God was portraying.
God is all there is nothing that is not God.
God confirmed that He exists and everything is part of Him.
I am You, there is no distance.
Showing unity between God and Satan, there is no difference or gap between them.
(instrumental)
No lyrics in this part, just instrumental music.
Oh, said God, so You finally forgave Yourself,
God recognizes that Satan has forgiven himself for his actions.
About time, good work, come on in, would You like some tea?
God is pleased with Satan and welcomes him in for tea.
And the people evolved
Human beings continued to improve and grow.
And all the hatred dissolved
Hate and anger no longer exist or hold power.
And all the hunger resolved
Hunger and poverty are eradicated.
He said, I am You, there is no distance
Satan still reiterates that there is no separation between him and God.
I am You, there is no distance
Repeated again, emphasizing the unity and oneness between the two entities.
I am You, there is no distance
Another repetition of the idea that there is no distance between God and Satan.
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