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“It’s mending the fictitious rift between what we listen to 

…and what we long to hear.”
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songwriting demos
1. Songwriting Medley Play
Songwriting Medley
Credits
lyrics and melody: niki andre, all leads and back ups: niki andre


songs in order of appearance:

lost girl - music, guitars, bass, keys and programming: stan stapor (summit studios), piano, organ and strings: ron lapata, drums: ron enross

dues (live jam) - bass: calvin beale, drums: dan reiff

i'm breathing - music and guitar: roger sader, additional melody: roger sader

baby girl - music, guitar, bass, keys and engineering: denzil remedios, additional guitar: roger sader

swim - music and production: woto nyomba (musashi beats)

may - music, guitars, bass, keys and programming: stan stapor (summit studios), piano, organ and strings: ron lapata, drums: ron enross
Info
2. Lost Girl (soul) Play
Lost Girl (soul)
Dirty jazz. (ad libs)

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.
I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep.
I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room. /Dirty Jazz
I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep. /Dirty jazz

And even when my eyes do close,
(I) Can’t find no rest.
This ain’t my home.

Cause the knowledge of missing you
Is a stone around my chest .
And this voice says I’m not trying baby,
But right now breathing is my best.

And all at once I wish I didn’t know you at all.
And all at once I wonder if I knew you at all.
And all at once it’s too close and too far a distance to fall,
And all at once I’m lost again. /ha ha ha ha

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.
I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep.
I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.
I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep.

Dreamed we’d make love before the snowflakes fall.
And it’s killing me that it ain’t happened yet.
You’re still out there, I’ve no courage left to call.
And I wouldn’t have the number if I did.

Cause the knowledge of missing you,\What’s the point of knowing if there’s nothing I can do?
Is a stone around my chest.\I can hear you crying but I can’t say I love you.
And this voice says I’m not trying baby,\Some things don’t make sense I fell in love before we met.
And the force of what that means ain’t hit me yet.\And the force of what that means ain’t hit me
yet

Cause the knowledge of missing you, - I’m missing you
Is a stone around my chest.
And this voice says I’m not trying baby,
But right now breathing is my… best…

Dirty Jazz ad libs

© Nicole Andre
Lyrics
Lost Girl (soul)
Credits
"first light" re master - see: "dawn's rise ep"
Info
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3. Dues (r&b) LIVE JAM Play
Dues (r&b) LIVE JAM
Dues
lyrics and melody by Nicole Andre
performed by Niki Andre

V1
But first you’ve got to pay your dues
From the core I know that’s never been true
Cause I remember my – my birthright too
And what’s owing and I remember forgetting too
There’s the matter of some interest incurred by you
While I was sleeping by the prick of your poisoned pin
And you’re still tryna sell me that drill of drowsy patience
Perilous poise, that in-the-meantime carrot dangling

C
Well, this storm’s been rolling in for a lifetime
I just wanna step into the rain.
You been asking me to weight my wings for a lifetime
Now I’m a find my own damn way to make it rain

V2
Well my eyes are already past fear
You didn’t catch me wipe the sleep from my eyes
Then you’d remember my – my birthright to
That we’re all owed and you’d remember forgetting too
If you had, you woulda noticed that blade I drew
Your own sword come home to roost – it’s ending
Are you still tryna sell me that bill you been found owing?
My interest’s due
I think you knew from the beginning

Chorus repeats

…rain rain rain …

Chorus repeats

EXTRO
I deserve better than this.
I’m washing you away
Yeah I deserve better than this.
I know my dues been paid.

CHOR

© Nicole Andre
Lyrics
Dues (r&b) LIVE JAM
Credits
lyrics and melody: niki andre
bass: calvin beale
drums: dan reiff
Info
4. I'll Be There (alt soul) DRAFT Play
I'll Be There (alt soul) DRAFT
INTRO
And she cursed the sky for setting her adrift
With only free will against this realm
Free will is actually quite expensive...

I'm breathing,
So I'll be there/ I'll be there

V1
I don't know if life is fair
But we're breathing
So I guess somehow God cares/ I'll be there
I don't know if things work out,
See you smile
And I know I can't bow out/ I'll be there
I ain't got it figure out but the meaning's clear but the meanings clear
It's the love that turns thing round

C
I'm breathing
When the walls come in
When the sky falls down
I'll be there
'Cause I'm breathin'
When it's sink or swim
When they've done you in
No, it's not fair
But I'll be there

V2
You can never put me out
I'm still breathing/ best believe it
Even when we scram and shout/ I'll be there
I'm imperfect but my love,
Is the purest thing I got
I'll be there
When the clouds roll in it's hard to believe you got it (got me)
but don't you run

Chorus repeats

B
Walls are washing in/ Now
Walls are coming down/ Hold on
I'll be there/ Hold out (Breath, now)
Heart is giving in/ Stand firm
Heart is giving out/ Don't you bow
Don't give up/ I'll be there (Now)

EXTRO
Can't promise you the world
Can't promise you things will turn out like we planned
Long as there's breath eyes on the horizon
Boy, we can do this
Take my hand

Take my hand, ad libs

© Nicole Andre
Lyrics
I'll Be There (alt soul) DRAFT
Credits
melody and lyrics: nicole andre
music and guitar: roger sader
additional melody: roger sader
all vocals: niki andre
Info
5. Baby Girl (urban) Play
Baby Girl (urban)
Baby Girl
w "baby girl" ad libs:
And this is for my little, and this is for my little, and this is for my little…
And this is for my little, and this is for my little, and this is for my little…
And this is for my little, and this is for my little, and this is for my little…

I feel it too/ I feel it too

Well baby girl, I know you’re watching what I see, I know
They tell you there’s only one way to be, one way to go
It could just make a girl forget that she’s a queen, I know
I can’t imagine how they just don’t grow

CHORUS :
Well maybe they don’t know what it’s like to be
Well maybe they don’t know the hurt they do
Well maybe they don’t know that they’re negating me
Maybe they do

Well baby girl I know you’re watching what I see, I know
And you’re so young to feel unclean, to feel unseen, I know
Your soul, your voice, your choice don’t show up on their screens at all
I can’t imagine why they just won’t grow

CHORUS

Well when you’ve never been told you’re more/,
You can believe you’re less. /
And when the world tells you less in more/
You might just try that, try that

BRIDGE REPEATS…
Baby girl,
don’t let ‘em, don’t let ‘em,
break you
Don’t let ‘em, don’t let ‘em…
wear you out

CHORUS
Well maybe they don’t know what it’s like to be
I do.
Well maybe they don’t know the hurt they do.
See you.
Well maybe they don’t know that they’re negating me
I do,
I feel it too

© Nicole Andre
Lyrics
Baby Girl (urban)
Credits
melody and lyrics: niki andré

music: denzil remedios and niki andré

leads and back ups: niki andré

guitars, bass, keys and programming:denzil remedios

additional guitars: roger sader
Info
6. A Song For Our Mothers Play
A Song For Our Mothers
And in the race against time, know we're doing well
So long as we don't shrink back
And when the winter winds blow, leave open the door
Let change blow I ain't goin back.

I said what i said and it still stands
And I'm doing what I did till the end
Where you come from is not where I've been
My birth was a breach of original sin

Cause damn, I was a lonely child
Just hidden by the darkest night
And when the moon slid on my face,
I was, I was clean again.

This is a song for our tired mothers
This is a song for my unborn child
I, thought I'd roll with old worn river
Till my future cried out to fight
This is a song for our wary mothers
If there's some warrior left in you still,
I'll be on the front lines, swimming upstream
Washed sovereign and drenched in free will

Your clock races, you tell me my time will run
So long then I won't look back
Familiar faces condemn blueprints undone
My house ain't even built yet.

Dreamt what I dreamt and it still stands
So keep your hands off my castle of sand
My child won't dread where I've been
My birth was a breach of original sin

Damn, I was a lonely child
Just hidden by the darkest night
And when the moon slid on my face,
I was, I was free again.

This is a song for our tired mothers
This is a song for my unborn child
I, thought I'd roll with old worn river
Till my future cried out to fight
This is a song for our wary mothers
If there's some warrior left in you still,
I'll be on the front lines, swimming upstream
Washed sovereign and drenched in free will


© Nicole André
Lyrics
A Song For Our Mothers
Credits
lyrics and melody: nicole andre, music and production: woto nyomba (musashi beats), all vocals: niki andre
Notes
this song is dedicated to moving beyond our planetary oil crisis. stay tuned for the companion video, website and ways we all can help.
Info
7. Clear (alternative) Play
Clear (alternative)
Clear

It’s not safe to walk your, streets at night
Feels like being, she’s an endless fight
And I can’t pretend that faith still lives here
Powers that be now demystify
All that’s left of love is sex and strife
And it’s us and them, I can’t fit in

I won’t do what you do...see, see
Be who you do
I won’t see what you do…be, be
When you look at
I’m not who you… see, see, see, see
Clear.

CHORUS
Heal this
Feel this
I can’t believe what we’ve missed
Steal this
Back from, every “fact” we made a deal with
Cause we’re not and I’m not and we’re not and we’re not…clear

I’m not tryna, change the, world today
I just gotta, find a better way
To breathe in this hypocrisy, misogyny and
I’m not tryna, face the, world today
I just wanna run and hide away
And wait for one good man to break through
Make this feel real
Clear

CHORUS
Cause you’re not, and I’m not, and we’re not, and you’re not...clear

And I know I d*on’t belong here/ I don’t know if faith still lives here…
Yeah, you’ve made it crystal clear
Anybody?
That I’m never gonna fit here
Still is anybody there?

Cause I wanna get away
Gotta get away
Gonna save my May
I’m crying till the day
Dying till the day
It’s clear

CHORUS
Cause you’re not, and you’re not, and you’re not, and you’re not...clear

You can’t save me
If you can’t see me
I’m not breathin’
If I’m not feelin’
And please don’t tell me
That I’m not seeing

‘Cause you’re not, and you’re not
And you’re not, and you’re not
‘Cause you’re not, and you’re not and you’re not
Here
But I still
Pray
For somewhere…
Clear

©Nicole Andre
Lyrics
Clear (alternative)
Credits
see "dawn's rise ep"
Info
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8. Swim (alt. soul) Play
Swim (alt. soul)
Swim
melody and lyrics by Nicole Andre, music by Woto Nyomba,
performed by Niki Andre

V1
Everyone’s singing bout the honey
Pretending like it isn’t bittersweet
Well if you’re writing me a love song
Don’t bother wading wanna dive in deep

C
Unbreak this then
I wanna feel it through my skin
I wanna taste it past your lips
And you just wanna dip in this
Can’t get wet
Ya wanna tread
Refuse to swim
To the ocean floor
I’m waitin’
But you just wanna dip in

V2
Everyone’s singing bout the honey
Pretending like it isn’t bittersweet
Well if you’re writing me a love song
Don’t bother wading wanna dive in deep

Chorus repeats

V3
It’s getting hard to be a woman
Stop tryna mould me into your moist dreams
I’m swimming further saturate me
With what I mean to you beneath the skin

Chorus repeats

B
Hear our pulses intertwined
Your impulse matched by mine
Your hand t’ hand to my thighs
This is what it’s like to dive
Your tears meet mine
Eyes locked a locked it’s half time
This ain’t no casual grind
This is what it’s like to dive

Chorus repeats

© Nicole Andre
Lyrics
Swim (alt. soul)
Credits
lyrics and melodies: nicole andre
music and production: woto nyomba, aka musashi beats
all vocals: niki andre
Info
9. Waitin' On (blues) Play
Waitin' On (blues)
Waitin’ On
lyrics and melody by Nicole Andre, music by Woto Nyomba
performed by Niki Andre

Woke up this morning
Feeling brand new
Wracked by the deluge
What you gonna do?

Well if you’re gonna know me
This is how you show me
When I’m lying on the valley floor
Saturated by the sorrow
Breathless wondering ‘bout tomorrow
Your were kneeling by that door

Chor:
So, damned if I am gonna drown when
I got fins
I can swim
Damned if I am gonna drown when
I know
That a good man is waitin’ on
Damn a good man is waitin’ on

Swimming since daybreak
The sun is getting low
When it gets too lonely
I float and weep for home

I ain’t no damsel-in-distress gal
But I just couldn’t pass this test hell
It was to broad to cross alone
Typical girl-out-on-a-quest drill
And then this knight sailed in and said chill
You are the grail girl take me home

Well damned if I am gonna drown when/ I was reeling from that storm but
I got fins/ you stepped up
I can swim/ you’re standing
Damned if I am gonna drown when
I know
That a good man is waitin’ on
Damn a good man is waitin’ on






Bridge:
This is a requiem/ I’m feeling Winter Spring and Fall
Walls are washing in it’s more bedlam/ Are knockin’ knockin’ at my door
Brind on those waters I’m through/ I’m feeling like you caught my fall
My ocean floors solid/ I’m feeling Winter Spring and Fall
The world of men is awfully hard and/ Are knockin’ knockin’ at my door
I swim as swift as swift as you fly/ I’m feeling like you caught my fall
Want to?

Cause damned if I am gonna drown when
I got fins
I can swim
Damned if I am gonna drown when / kneeling by me on the ocean floor
I know
That a good man is waitin’ on
Damn a good man is waitin’ on

I might be a little winded
This winter’s been trying’
I’ma breathe through Spring ‘cause
I know
That a good man is waitin’ on
Damn a good man is waitin’ on


© Nicole André
Lyrics
Waitin' On (blues)
Credits
lyrics and melody: nicole andre
music and production: woto nyomba (musashi beats)
all vocals: niki andre
Info
10. Am I Freakin U Out? (funk) COMING SOON Play
Am I Freakin U Out? (funk) COMING SOON
Am I Freaking You Out?
lyrics and melody by Nicole Andre, music by Woto Nyomba
performed by Niki Andre

V1
Seems there’s more wisdom in a toddlers big bright eyes,
Than those already half way to their graves, know why:
Experience will teach nothing when each one is the same
We are all sick and tired of these played out games.
Uh huh
PC1
Well they see you now you know it stings.
Watch Out
For you to have full knowledge of your wings
Step out. Come up.
Makes their stomachs turn but that’s okay.
They should’ve checked that (nonsense) they tried to bring.

C
Am I freaking you out?
Yeah, well I’m about to blow your mind.
I’m just speaking out, yeah
And, you know I speak the truth this time.
When they start to shout “Damn”
Kid, you’re just about to blow their minds
Am I freaking you out this time/ This is where the gloves come off.

V2
They see you making it, you know they’re jealous too.
They say you’re taking it from someone else. Like who?
Now you’re seeing the picture and the lesson’s been learned.
Now you’ve got them all wondering why you ain’t getting burned.
Aw huh
PC2
Well maybe they’re ‘fraid to see your wings.
Watch out. Step up.
Then they would have to think about real things.
Watch out. Step up.
Then they’d know that they could spread wings too,
If they stopped making excuses like they do.

Chorus repeats


B
Well weren’t they so quick to judge?
Now they feel their life won’t budge
I stopped to assess myself
Still dumping on everyone else?
Well weren’t they so quick to judge?
Now they feel their life won’t budge
I stopped to assess myself
Still dumping on everyone else?

Chorus repeats

Did I freak you out? Yeah
My gloves are off you’re looking lost you wouldn’t know me if I told ya./ …Am I freaking you out?
This Time?

© Nicole André
Lyrics
Am I Freakin U Out? (funk) COMING SOON
Credits
lyrics and melody: nicole andre
music and production: woto nyomba
all vocals: niki andre

additional music: peter jones and ricky tillo
drums: dan reiff and woto nyomba
Info
11. Let's Go (pop) Play
Let's Go (pop)
Let’s Go
lyrics and melody by Nicole Andre, music by Woto Nyomba

ad libs
I can feel it I can
I can feel it when you…

V1
When I met you I was smitten from the first hello
But you were frontin’ so I kept it on the down low
Now that we’re chillin’ it’s so obvious we’re meant to be
But you’re scared, got me ‘plexed to you want me?

C
Cause I can feel it when you’re near you got me
And then we touch the heat, now you’re retracting
You’re thinking you can’t step to this I’m asking
Why this peripheral dancing?
Let’s go

ad libs
I can feel it I can
I can feel it when you…

V2
You got me wondering if I’m lost again and losing grace
Repeating lessons that I though I left in yesterday
If your not strong enough to open up then let me know
Now I’m vexed got me stressed
Do you want me?

Chorus repeats

B
Boy I’m diggin’ but you’ve got to show
I’ve been patient, now it’s time to go
Boy I’m diggin’ but you’ve got to show - oh ah/ You’ve been lazy
I’ve been patient, now it’s time to go – oh ah/ I’m going crazy
Boy I’m diggin’ but you’ve got to show - oh/ You’ve been lazy
I’ve been patient, now it’s time to go – uh huh/ I’m going crazy

Let’s go
Let’s go
Let’s go

ad libs

© Nicole André
Lyrics
Let's Go (pop)
Credits
lyrics and melody: nicole andre
music and production: woto nyomba
all vocals: niki andre
Info
12. 10:1 (dancehall; pop) Play
10:1 (dancehall; pop)
10 : 1
melody and lyrics by Nicole Andre; music by Jesse Bear and Nicole Andre,
performed by Niki Andre

V1
If there’s a ceiling well I’ll break it; you said 10 to 1
Told me be quiet, so I raised it till you can’t ignore
Well all around me everybody is playing the whore
Know you don’t have to strip to sell short; I won’t settle for

PC1
Scare yourself, somebody told me
Fear yourself, the world gets loud
“Hush now” can sound like a banshee
When it’s time to just speak out

C1
10 to 1, 10 to / They said I wouldn’t make it
Well here we go go
10 to 1, 10 to / They said I couldn’t take it
Here we go

V2
Told me that I can’t have it; guess what? I’m about to take
I thought I told you that my destiny’s made
Can call me angel cause I’m climbing, want higher, want more
Knock down my ladder honey; then, I’ll soar

PC2
Call me dreamer; I keep dreamin’
Call me selfish; I want more
Called me lamb, you almost sold me
Lioness about to roar

C2
10 to 1, 10 to / I’m still here
Here we go go
10 to 1, 10 to
Here we go

B
They told me 10:1
They can’t hold me
They wanna bet against this
They cant fold me
All these crabs from the bucket they owe me
Flipped when I skipped now this joint can’t hold these
They wanna roll with me?
They can’t hold me
They wanna roll with me?
They can’t hold me
All these crabs from the bucket they owe me
Flipped when I skipped now this joint can’t hold these

10 to 1, 10 to
Here we go go
10 to 1, 10 to
Here we go

© Nicole André
Lyrics
10:1 (dancehall; pop)
Credits
lyrics and melodies: nicole andre
music: jesse bear and nicole andre
production: jesse bear (jbearmusic)
all vocals: niki andre
Info
13. Goodbye (soul; ballad) Play
Goodbye (soul; ballad)
Goodbye

I got these wings,
Before my breath
And I need to fly away

I let you go today
Now I’ll be on my way
‘Cause I was meant to Fly
I saw my wings today
I’m going on my way
‘Cause I am meant to Fly
You should know that

I got these wings
Before my breath
You should know…You should know
And after death, And after death. /…I should know this
I’ll have my wings
If not the rest
If nothings left; if no one else and

I let you go today/…I lost my bearings in this…
Now I’ll be on my way/...loneliness but…
‘Cause I was meant to Fly
I should know that/…I can’t do this again
I saw my wings today
I’m going on my way
‘Cause I am meant to Fly

‘Cause I got these wings
Before my breath
I should know…I should know
And after death, And after death./ I should know this..
I’ll have my wings
If not the rest
If nothings left; if no one else and

Cause I’m much larger than you must’ve thought me
And if you’re too small, well then this thing is at its end
I’m just not small enough to do heartbreak again
…And, and, all the lies you spinned

If you were thinking your could hide from that but keep your bedside warm
Well then you’ll have to think again
Cause you’re still lonely even when you’ve found a friend
This is bye baby

‘Cause I got these wings/ …Were you afraid to let me in?
Before my breath
And after this and after this/ …I should know that
I’ll have these wings/…Were you afraid to risk something?
After your bed.
I’m gonna find my way

© Nicole Andre
Lyrics
Goodbye (soul; ballad)
Credits
see "dawn's rise ep"
Info
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14. That's Why (alt pop) - COMING SOON
That's Why (alt pop) - COMING SOON
And you turn and you bend between fair-weather friends that won’t honour your small moments
Yeah, your trying to be all to everybody
Just one moment please to cry
And that’s why I came for you
And that’s why I sang to you

CHOR
I can see the fire fading in your star struck eyes
Tryna juggle their decrees and not ask why
Crestfallen now, they’ve found your dream a fairy tale
If you just lied
Just let things ride

Now their wall’s closing in; their original sin
They insist you wear their mantle
All the powers that be grab their tax and levies
Want you on your knees in praise
And that’s why I came for you
And that’s why I sang to you

CHOR
Cause this light’s a little harsh for what you planned today
I can understand your reasons to just die
But I’m thinking we could write a better plan today
If you just sighed
Just let things lie

BRIDGE
There are more, fleeting ways to die
You are more, than the product of this time
There’ll be more, than their struggle for redemption
Stop repenting, you were never less than more.

CHOR
Cause this light’s a little harsh for what you planned today
I can understand your reasons to just die
But I’m thinking we could write a better plan today
If you just sighed
Just let things lie

CHOR repeats

© Nicole André
Lyrics
That's Why (alt pop) - COMING SOON
Credits
melody and lyrics: nicole andre
music and production: lorne hounsell
additional melodies: lorne hounsell
vocals: niki andre
Info
15. Believer (alt soul) COMING SOON
Believer (alt soul) COMING SOON
my heart knew better, eyes just couldn't see past divide
when everyone around is falling dreamers resign
there's a light in you rekindles my belief
when i second guessed, you said faith
just exhale

CHOR
when i think of you
my heart dreams bigger /you make me a believer
when i think of you
my soul claims more /you make me a believer, in you
you make my world seem wide / bright
you make me a believer
when i think of you
my time expands
you make me a believer, for you

you woke me up don't let me go
baby there's a tenderness in you that reminds
you caught my fall don't you walk out now, you should know
that there's still hearts out there where honour can reside
i can be stubborn
impulsive but i'm true
when i'm not boxed in tryna placate/ game game game game games
match my faith/ pace

CHOR
when i think of you
my heart dreams bigger /you make me a believer
when i think of you
my soul claims more / you make me a believer, in you
you make my world seem wide / bright
you make me a believer / ...oh oh oh
when i think of you
my time expands
you make me a believer, for you/ ...take my hand


BRDG
it's bittersweet, please see value/ i'm standing
of no half truths, I need you now
believe in me now
when you're losing ground you're faltering
watch me now/ brave your fears
I'm standing

CHOR

i believe in me
so i won't cross now
hold my ground
but i believe in you
so i can't back down
can't back down


© Nicole André
Lyrics
Believer (alt soul) COMING SOON
Credits
melody and lyrics: nicole andre
music and guitar: roger sader
additional melody: roger sader
all vocals: niki andre
Info
the dawn's rise ep
$6.00
iTunes
the dawn's rise ep
all singles: 
melody and lyrics: niki andré
leads and back ups: niki andré
master: scott lake @ metalworks
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the dawns rise singles: 
music: denzil remedios and niki andré 
guitars, bass, keys and programming:denzil remedios 
additional guitars: roger sader 
produced by niki andré 
engineered, recorded and mixed by denzil remedios at gold mine studios.
 
the first light (debut) singles: 
music: stan stapor and niki andre 
guitars, bass, keys and programming: stan stapor 
piano, organ and strings: ron lapata 
drums: ron enross 
produced, recorded and mixed by stan stapor at summit studios 


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1. Lost Girl Play
Lost Girl
Lost Girl


I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep.

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep. 

 

And even when my eyes do close,

(I) Can’t find no rest.

This ain’t my home.

 

Cause the knowledge of missing you 

Is a stone around my chest .

And this voice says I’m not trying baby,

But right now breathing is my best.

 

And all at once I wish I didn’t know you at all.

And all at once I wonder if I knew you at all.

And all at once it’s too close and too far a distance to fall,

And all at once I’m lost again.

 

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep.

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes in someone else’s room.

I lie awake breathing toxic fumes can’t sleep. 

 

Dreamed we’d make love before the snowflakes fall.

And it’s killing me that it ain’t happened yet.

You’re still out there, I’ve no courage left to call.  

And I wouldn’t have the number if I did.

 

Cause the knowledge of missing you,\What’s the point of knowing if there’s nothing I can do?

Is a stone around my chest.\I can hear you crying but I can’t say I love you.

And this voice says I’m not trying baby,\Some things don’t make sense I fell in love before we met.

And the force of what that means ain’t hit me yet.

 

Cause the knowledge of missing you, - I’m missing you

Is a stone around my chest.

And this voice says I’m not trying baby,

BUt right now breathing is my… best…

 
© Niki Andre
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Lost Girl
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2. Clear Play
Clear

Clear

 

It’s not safe to walk your, streets at night

Feels like being, she’s an endless fight

And I can’t pretend that faith still lives here

Powers that be now demystify

All that’s left of love is sex and strife

And it’s us and them, I can’t fit in

 

I won’t do what you do...see, see

Be who you do

I won’t see what you do…be, be

When you look at

I’m not who you… see, see, see, see

Clear.

 

 CHORUS:

Heal this

Feel this

I can’t believe what we’ve missed

Steal this

Back from, every “fact” we made a deal with

Cause we’re not and I’m not and we’re not and we’re not…clear

 

I’m not tryna, change the, world today

I just gotta, find a better way

To breathe in this hypocrisy, misogyny and

I’m not tryna, face the, world today

I just wanna run and hide away

And wait for one good man to break through

Make this feel real

Clear

 

CHORUS...

Cause you’re not, and I’m not, and we’re not, and you’re not...clear

 

And I know I d*on’t belong here/ I don’t know if faith still lives here…

Yeah, you’ve made it crystal clear

Anybody?

That I’m never gonna fit here

Still is anybody there?

 

Cause I wanna get away

Gotta get away

Gonna save my May

I’m crying till the day

Dying till the day

It’s clear

 

CHORUS...

Cause you’re not, and you’re not, and you’re not, and you’re not...clear

 

You can’t save me

If you can’t see me

I’m not breathin’

If I’m not feelin’

And please don’t tell me

That I’m not seeing

 

‘Cause you’re not, and you’re not

And you’re not, and you’re not

 ‘Cause you’re not, and you’re not and you’re not

Here

But I still

Pray

For somewhere…

Clear

 

©Niki Andre

 

 

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3. Fly Play
Fly

How you like me? And how you like me now?

                                                                               

Mama said,

Hush now

You’re voice ain’t that pretty girl.

And who you think you are?

 

And Boo said 

You ain’t got courage to fly.

Wake up it’s time,

You saw,

Who you

Are.

 

Instrumental

 

Papa said,

The world’s a callous place.

Watch out,

Or else they’ll eat you -

 

And Boo said,

Wake up it’s time,

You saw,

Who you really are

 

And a songbird’s voice,

Grows stronger with negation.

And a lover’s heart,

Insistent with neglect.

And wings don’t forget that they are meant for flying,

Till the moment of their very last breath.

Last breath.

 

Mama said,

Girl you sing too loud. 

You’ll call trouble round.

Don’t want no ears listenin’

Don’t wanna hear how our life is.

 

And Teacher said,

Reach for the stars,

But not too high up little one.

Icarus.

Better yet don’t reach at all

 

 

And if you can’t find me now when everything is burned away. 

And if we can’t rise from ashes then God I’ve really lost my way.

Cause I surrendered everything I had to that old familiar place.

For a path to that new bright and shiny one.

That One.

Sometimes the tears flow\..That One.

Sometimes the tears flow, tears flow. 

Sometimes the tears flow, tears flow. 

Sometimes the tears flow tears flow \And how you like me? And how you like me?

And how you like me now?

 
© Niki Andre
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Fly
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4. Again Play
Again

Again

 

Two strangers meet in the darkness

They should be more than friends

Somewhere they know they’ve met before

But they couldn’t tell you when

 

A rhythm’s running just below the surface

God knows that we must have a deeper purpose

But who has the time to listen for the rhythm?

A million ads have torn us – torn us in a schism

 

That rent is late

AmEx due date

Those shoes on sale

Kelly makes bail

Is my ass it’s best?

Make him scream yes

I missed the train

I’m late a- again,

 

A girl cries out in the darkness

Nightmares surround her bed

She told herself she lo-loved him

But now she’s filled with dread.

 

A rhythm running just below the surface

And God help us this can’t be our only purpose

But who has the strength to listen for the rhythm?

A million lies have torn us in a schism

 

 

CHORUS… And I’m tired of this…And I’m tired

 

 

Heaven, is a place on earth

We’re all waiting for a planet wide rebirth

Listen for the rhythm

Build a bridge across the schism

 

Zombies tryna find their way

Children, ‘member how to pla-ay

 “A million ways to die?”

How many more walk dead alive?

 

CHORUS…And I’m tired…so sick, just tired of this…

 

Before the light, comes darkness

Before inhale, we heave/ are you ready?

peace find me, through his fingers

and make the chasm leave/ Are we ready?

Peace find me through his fingers

Now

 

© Niki Andre

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Again
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5. Goodbye Play
Goodbye

Goodbye

                                                                                   

I got these wings,

Before my breath

And I need to fly away

 

I let you go today

Now I’ll be on my way

‘Cause I was meant to Fly-y-y

I saw my wings today

I’m going on my way

‘Cause I am meant to Fly

You should know that

 

I got these wings

Before my breath

You should know...you should know

And after death, And after death. /…I should know this

I’ll have my wings

If not the rest

If nothings left; if no one else and

 

I let you go today/…I lost my bearings in this…

Now I’ll be on my way/...loneliness but…

‘Cause I was meant to Fly-y-y

I should know that/...I can't do this again

I saw my wings today

I’m going on my way

‘Cause I am meant to Fly

 

‘Cause I got these wings

Before my breath

I should know...I should know

And after death, And after death./ I should know this..

I’ll have my wings

If not the rest

If nothings left; if no one else and

 

Cause I'm much larger than you must've thought me

And if you’re too small, well then this thing is at its end

I’m just not small enough to do heartbreak again

…And, and, all the lies you spinned

 

If you were thinking your could hide from that but keep your bedside warm

Well then you’ll have to think again

Cause you’re still lonely even when you’ve found a friend

This is bye baby

 

‘Cause I got these wings/ …Were you afraid to let me in?

Before my breath

And after this and after this/ …I should know that

I’ll have these wings/…Were you afraid to risk something?

After your bed.

I’m gonna find my way

 

© Niki Andre

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Goodbye
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6. Baby Girl Play
Baby Girl

Baby Girl

 

And this is for my little, and this is for my little, and this is for my little…

And this is for my little, and this is for my little, and this is for my little…

And this is for my little, and this is for my little, and this is for my little…

 

I feel it too

 

Well baby girl, I know you’re watching what I see, I know

They tell you there’s only one way to be, one way to go

It could just make a girl forget that she’s a queen, I know

I can’t imagine how they just don’t grow

 

CHORUS :

Well maybe they don’t know what it’s like to be

Well maybe they don’t know the hurt they do

Well maybe they don’t know that they’re negating me

Maybe they do

 

Well baby girl I know you’re watching what I see, I know

And you’re so young to feel unclean, to feel unseen, I know

Your soul, your voice, your choice don’t show up on their screens at all

I can’t imagine why they just won’t grow 

 

CHORUS

 

Well when you’ve never been told you’re more,

You can believe you’re less.

And when the world tells you less in more,

You might just try that, try that

 

BRIDGE REPEATS…

Baby girl,

 don’t let ‘em, don’t let ‘em,

 break you

Don't let 'em, don't let 'em

wear you out

 

CHORUS

 

Well maybe they don’t know what it’s like to be

I do.

Well maybe they don’t know the hurt they do.

See you.

Well maybe they don’t know that they’re negating me

I do,

I feel it too

 

©Niki Andre

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7. May Play
May

MAY

Can’t wake before dawn again
Start home after light’s faded
This nine to five’s done me in
This is a game you can’t win

Snow mixes with the cleansing rain
Don’t know, can I do this all again
Everything familiar slips away
Can I hold on one more day?

(chorus):
God,
When’s gonna come my May
When’s gonna come my May
When’s gonna come my May, baby
When comes the brighter days?

Black ice looks like frost at four a.m.
Will I find my bearings in the end?
Nothing is what it seems in half-light
Fight to survives worse than flight

(chorus)/w scat bkgs:
Sing,
When’s gonna come my May
When’s gonna come my May
When’s gonna come my May, baby
When comes the brighter days

(bridge):
And this winter’s closing in
I surrender baby
Let the darkness in
Phoenix light your flame
This weight’s too much to bear
By the grace of Spring
Lay your armor down find your way

(chorus)/ w scat bkgs:
Pray.
When’s gonna come my May
When’s gonna come my May
When’s gonna come my May, baby
Take me to brighter days
Take me to brighter days
Moon says the sunrise is near
Take me away
Away...

© Niki Andre

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May
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"A new comer to the soul scene, Niki André is ready to take center stage.  On her recent release…[S]he makes a powerful impression with her soft voice.  Her lyrics are not watered down for consumption but refreshing and nurturing for the soul." -DJ Junior, aka Bruce Campbell, Urban Music Director, WKDU, Philly

"Niki is a wonderful singer-songwriter with an engaging presence both live and on record. ..[H]er riveting live performance [Future Soul Showcase] in front of over 600 people was memorable as her unique sound and refreshing lyrics resonated with the audience and Toronto urban music lovers…With the right support, Niki has a very real shot at ‘blowing up’ on the national and international scale" - Jude Kelly, Chair, R&B/Soul Committee, 2003-2005 Juno Awards; Former Vice President- Urban Music Association of Canada

“...An intimate quality to her vocals that actually draws the listener close to her music.  Couple that with refreshingly honest lyrics that make sense and tell the story well and you have a budding artist who definitely deserves to grow and flourish." -Cathy Young, Juno Award Winning Artist, Canada

”Niki André's voice comes from her deep heart and is strongly influenced by her blood and brain, finding the right way to put together, perfectly, electric and acoustic, music and words, performing and listening."  - Scazzola Giovanni Pietro, Radio Gold Popular Network, Italy

“She is definitely creating her own niche with her unique style - proving, lyrically and vocally, to be what the industry is lacking.  Her lyrics are as skillful and heartfelt as any artist who’s been around for decades. “ - Heather Douglass, Producer/Co-Host, Soul Perspectives, CKUT 90.3, Montreal, Quebec

 

"Niki has a terrific voice. ..[I] had quite a few calls to the station & sent people to the website. -Jim O'Brien, 101FM, Queensland, Australia

 

"An amazing voice that produces not only a sound but a feeling that you'll want to experience again and again. Niki has managed to create a sound that is both new and innovative as well as much experienced at the same time.” -Terry Neal, 101FM, Queensland, Australia

“This is so totally unfair…You see our station is primarily focused on the rockier end of the musical genre spectrum. But your voice and songs are so compelling that I'm finding a place for them as a slight contrast to our usual sound… "Lost" blew me away from the first verse. "May" is the type of song that grew on me from start to finish. Best wishes and good luck.” - Rick Brown, Music Director, Estrogeneration Radio

 

              “Can handle the complicated things coming her way.”

                                                                            - Ben Margolis, 88.1 WMUC, College Park, MD

 

Niki André is the daughter of a jazz musician who has been singing and acting since she was a child and once worked as a studio background vocalist.  As a FACTOR award-winning Artist (FACTOR Demo Award 2007), Nikiʼs format-defying blend of Hip Hop, Jazz and Soul has attracted fans worldwide. Her debut release, First Light, caught spins at over 150 stations and shows - from Australia to North America and all across Europe - gaining accolades from hosts and DJs around the globe. This self-proclaimed diva has coined the term "Dirty Jazz" to describe her sultry, emotional and improvisational sound.  

Niki's broadcast exposure includes airplay on Canada's most listened to morning radio show Metro Morning (CBC Radio One) as well as appearances on the Women's Television Network (WTN)ʼs, Girltalk series, the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC)ʼs Big City Small World (Feature Spotlight Interview) and CKUT 90.3ʼs Soul Perspectives (Feature Interview).   She is a published writer and ACTRA affiliated. Past shows include live performances at Revival, Trane, Scwaltz Fest ʻ08, Ciao Edies, The Drake Hotel and The Urban Music Association of Canada's Future Soul Showcase. Niki has also been invited to showcase at the Bitter End, NYC, headlined at the exclusive Summer Fete in Alys Beach, FL, and is invited to speak and showcase at the International Soul Music Summit in Atlanta.

Niki is currently in writing mode, expanding her songwriter's catalogue, and blessed to be collaborating with talented musicians in Nashville, Toronto, New York, Los Angeles and the Europe,  She is also working in collaboration with a number of Canadian not-for-profits, developing community music festivals and  art-based programs for at risk youth.  Record credits include First Light (EP) 2005, Hurricane Healing Vol. 3 (Compilation) 2007 and Dawn's Rise (digi EP) 2008.

#7 on CHUO 89.1 (Radio Ottawa, Canada)  

#14 on WQFS's R&B/Soul Chart (90.9 Greensboro, NC) 

70+ weeks in rotation at Ison Live Radio, Australia 

Feature Spotlight Interview: Big City Small World, CBC Radio One, Toronto

Feature Spotlight Interview: Soul Perspectives, CKUT 90.3, Montreal

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