Nicole Holness was already familiar to many Canadians prior to the launch of MTV Live. An experienced musician and performer, Nicole was the lead personality in urban/R&B group X-Quisite. The other members were Nirvana Savoury and Terri Oliver. Melanie Fiona and Andreena Mill were also briefly members at different points. The group ended being narrowed down to just Holness, who took on the moniker as a solo artist. The group earned a 2004 JUNO nomination for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year along with Glenn Lewis and Tamia, and at the ceremony was named Best Dressed by The Edmonton Sun. X-Quisite snagged nominations as Best New Artist at the 2002 Urban Music Awards of Canada and Best New Artist (CHR) at the 2002 Canadian Radio Awards, as well as Favourite Urban Artist at the 2004 Canadian Independent Music Awards. X-Quisite's early career was also distinguished by being the #1 Independent Canadian Artist on Canadian radio, with singles such as "No Regrets" (#1 most played song on Canadian radio in 2002), "Bad Girl", and "Sassy Thang" (#3 Canadian CHR) receiving solid support across radio formats. In addition to the self-titled debut CD, X-Quisite can also be heard on the Planet Pop 4 (BMG) CD, and on hit television shows such as Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Nicole Holness has carried on as a solo artist using her real name, and released the album Unreleased in March 2011.
Colors
X-Quisite Lyrics
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Yea yea
Tables turned, bridges burned
So I’m gon' for a swim
Lesson learned
I promise, Won’t let this happen again
They won’t believe what I been through
You never know, It could of been you
Tables turn, I’m just gon for a spin
Bridges burn so I learned how to swim
Learned my lesson n' I’m always gonna win
She was my heaven in hell
She was my peace through the madness
And when it’s dark, I Prevail
From the ghetto to a mansion
Fighting these demons a' change you
In this evil world, I found a angel
Every angle, She too fye
24/8 on my mind
She’s colorful like a rainbow but she really colorblind
And every day I'm just so grateful that you mine
You ever love somebody so much that they give you butterflies
I know they hate but I don’t mind, I’m still gon' shine yea
Don’t care what they got to say cause I been on my grind yea
This my grind year
It won’t kill you to live
Just cause we say we alive
Doesn’t mean we always living, We could be dead inside
Through the dark or the light I need you here by my side
My biggest enemy is my inner me
And I tried to keep it cool and hold it in
But I can’t hold it any longer
Praying for better days, hopin' I’ll be a lil stronger
She was there through it all so I guess she’s a lil stronger then me
I cry in the shower so that nobody could see
Tables turned, bridges burned
So I’m gon' for a swim
Lesson learned
I promise, Won’t let this happen again
They won’t believe what I been through
You never know, It could of been you
It could all be so simple, It could all be so
And when I hop out the shower I take a pill just to ease
To ease the pain that reigns inside of me
I feel my soul bleeding
I feel my soul leaving
I pinch myself, am I alive?
Am I still breathing?
Every day is like the night time
I’m haunted by the evening or I’m haunted by the evil
And I’m haunted by the demons, I can’t hide from myself
Cause I’m the only one that sees it, I’m just screaming for help
Cause lord knows that I really need it, Can’t do it by myself
Every time I close my eyes I see a demon
Looking me right in my eyes as I stop breathing
I hate that I gotta sleep but I’m always dreaming
Sometimes I wish I wasn’t here, Got others reasons
To stay alive, I know you feel me
And lately I been losing sight but I know you hear me
I need you near me
Thankful for all that I got, I see it in HD
I know that they hate me
But I got hittas' on my side that’s down to ride for the vision
I know who real and who isn’t but either way I’ma kill it
I see right through the fake
I see right through the hate
I see who ima take
They see I’m really great
(Yea)
Tables turned, bridges burned
So I’m gon' for a swim
Lesson learned
I promise, Won’t let this happen again
They won’t believe what I been through
You never know, It could of been you
It could all be so simple, It could all be so
Tables turned, bridges burned
So I’m gon' for a swim
Lesson learned
I promise, Won’t let this happen again
They won’t believe what I been through
You never know, It could of been you
It could all be so simple, It could all be so
Yea Yea, Yea Yea
Tables turn
Bridges Burn
Lesson learned, lesson learn
The lyrics of "Colors" by X-Quisite, are full of emotion and self-reflection. The song is about learning from past mistakes and moving forward. The lines "Tables turned, bridges burned, so I'm gon for a swim" imply that the singer has left behind something that wasn't good for them, but now they're ready to move on. The metaphor of swimming represents the journey to self-discovery and personal growth. The chorus emphasizes the message that life can be simple, but it's up to us to make it that way.
The line "She's colorful like a rainbow but she's really colorblind" is an interesting use of imagery. It highlights the idea that people can seem bright and cheerful on the outside, but they might be struggling internally. The artist talks about dealing with demons and struggling to stay alive, which reveals the vulnerable side of the singer. The repeated line "Tables turn, bridges burned, lesson learned" suggests that the singer has gone through something difficult but has come out stronger on the other side.
Overall, "Colors" is a song that asks listeners to reflect on their own experiences and appreciate the good things in life. It's a reminder that even though we might struggle, we can still find beauty and hope in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Tables turned, bridges burned
Things changed and relationships were ruined
So I’m gon' for a swim
I’m going to take a break from everything and take care of myself
Lesson learned
I’ve learned something important from my experiences
I promise, Won’t let this happen again
I won’t make the same mistakes again
They won’t believe what I been through
People may not understand or believe what I’ve gone through
You never know, It could of been you
People should be compassionate and understanding because they could go through the same things
It could all be so simple, It could all be so
Things could be easier and less complicated than they seem
She was my heaven in hell
She brought me happiness and relief in dark times
She was my peace through the madness
She gave me tranquility amidst chaos
And when it’s dark, I Prevail
I overcome my struggles even in the toughest times
From the ghetto to a mansion
I’ve come a long way and achieved a lot
Fighting these demons a' change you
Challenges can change who you are
In this evil world, I found a angel
Despite the difficulties, I found someone good and pure
Every angle, She too fye
She’s amazing from every perspective
24/8 on my mind
I constantly think about her
She’s colorful like a rainbow but she really colorblind
She’s vibrant and complex but doesn’t judge based on appearance
And every day I'm just so grateful that you mine
I appreciate and value her every day
You ever love somebody so much that they give you butterflies
Love can be intense and exciting
I know they hate but I don’t mind, I’m still gon' shine yea
People may criticize me but I’ll still succeed
Don’t care what they got to say cause I been on my grind yea
I’m focused on my goals and won’t let others bring me down
This my grind year
I’m determined to work hard and achieve my goals this year
It won’t kill you to live
Life can be tough but it’s worth living
Just cause we say we alive
Existing and truly living are different things
Doesn’t mean we always living, We could be dead inside
We may not feel alive and fulfilled despite being physically alive
Through the dark or the light I need you here by my side
I need her support and companionship through all of life’s ups and downs
My biggest enemy is my inner me
My own thoughts and emotions can be my biggest obstacle
And I tried to keep it cool and hold it in
I’ve tried to hide my struggles and emotions
But I can’t hold it any longer
I can’t keep suppressing my emotions
Praying for better days, hopin' I’ll be a lil stronger
I hope for better times and strength to get through them
She was there through it all so I guess she’s a lil stronger then me
She’s been there for me and may be stronger than I am in some ways
I cry in the shower so that nobody could see
I hide my emotions even from those closest to me
And when I hop out the shower I take a pill just to ease
I take medicine to help manage my emotional pain
To ease the pain that reigns inside of me
The emotional pain is overwhelming and needs to be managed
I feel my soul bleeding
I feel intense emotional pain
I feel my soul leaving
I feel like I’m losing myself and my identity
I pinch myself, am I alive?
I question my own existence and whether I’m truly living
Every day is like the night time
Life feels dark and difficult
I’m haunted by the evening or I’m haunted by the evil
I feel like I’m constantly surrounded by darkness and negativity
And I’m haunted by the demons, I can’t hide from myself
I can’t escape my own thoughts and emotions
Cause I’m the only one that sees it, I’m just screaming for help
I feel alone in my struggles and need help
Cause lord knows that I really need it, Can’t do it by myself
I need help and support to get through my challenges
Every time I close my eyes I see a demon
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and dark
Looking me right in my eyes as I stop breathing
I feel like my struggles are suffocating me
I hate that I gotta sleep but I’m always dreaming
Sleeping brings no relief from my struggles
Sometimes I wish I wasn’t here, Got others reasons
I struggle with my own existence and purpose
To stay alive, I know you feel me
I hope that others can understand and empathize with my struggles
And lately I been losing sight but I know you hear me
I may be losing hope but I know that others are listening
I need you near me
I need support and companionship
Thankful for all that I got, I see it in HD
I appreciate what I have and see it clearly
I know that they hate me
I know that some people dislike me
But I got hittas' on my side that’s down to ride for the vision
I have allies who support me and my goals
I know who real and who isn’t but either way I’ma kill it
I know who truly supports me and I’ll succeed regardless
I see right through the fake
I can see people’s true intentions and character
I see right through the hate
I can see through people’s negative feelings towards me
I see who ima take
I know who I want to keep in my life and who I don’t
They see I’m really great
Others recognize my abilities and potential
Yea
Expression of agreement or emphasis
Tables turn
Sudden changes can happen
Bridges Burn
Relationships can be permanently damaged
Lesson learned, lesson learn
I’ve learned from my experiences
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Written by: Lawrenz Wilson
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