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The Pace of Life

by Nell

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1.
It's like the ground is rumbling The whole stage is rolling The bass runs through your legs The song goes to your head We’ve got that blues and rhythm A hitting pace we give 'em A passion we embrace Through the music we share ...And now it’s time [Chorus : ] To feel those tingles rise from inside Sparkling eyes that no one wants to hide It’s time to go wild Feel those rhymes bouncing through your mind Let’s leave negative thoughts behind It's a collective euphoria Brought straight from Lousiana When guitars resound Let your feet hit the ground [Chorus] [Bridge] [Chorus] Shine, floor is thine Sparkling eyes must no longer hide Now, let’s go wild Shooting stars are passing through your heart Ain't nothing left to keep us apart
2.
Mom 03:42
I’ve to admit it took me so long That I could have written about a thousand songs Though I made myself on my own I was this close to let you once again put me down Now I put one foot in front of the other I'm done replacing your mistakes with some bigger Walking is not something you taught me Now watch my back while I sing [Chorus :] I did not suffer to grow up without a paternal figure around Yes it's weighing on me but you got it wrong I never needed your help to teach me how to be strong I’ve got a father for this and I call her Mom I never really understood The fascination that people have for you I ended getting sick of your excuses Speak as much as you want I’m now too far to hear Now I put one foot in front of the other To keep my head up I learned it from my mother She made me keep my feet on the ground While helping me touch the clouds [Chorus] [Solo] [Chorus] I did not suffer to grow up and to shape my way alone Now it’s time to accept that I’m doing well I never needed your help I could count on my Mom
3.
Six Years 04:56
People struggle to think their path is traced And if mine just started the day we met Only a hasty love is shaped for fools When your heart fiercely roars you can't no more play by the rules Six years I’ve got you on my mind Six years I can’t help myself wanting you so bad I like that you’re driving me so mad [Chorus :] It’s like you’ve been my lifeline Without you I can’t feel alive I know there will be just you and I It's a promise that I made to time I knew right away you were the one July spread the word to the world A passion like ours doesn't need proof But I have waited for you and now my dreams come true Six years I’ve got you on my mind Six years, I can't help myself but I feel so proud That you keep driving me so mad [Chorus]
4.
Laisse-moi juste une dernière fois Te dire à haute voix Mes regrets, cet amour qui glisse entre mes doigts Te raccrocher à nos souvenirs N’est plus si facile Me mettre à genoux pour que ton cœur vacille Hello hello, I can’t just let go Put the needle back into my vein As I sing I can feel the madness taking over me If I fall down will I touch the ground I haven’t quite figured it out Et si je tombe, la chute sera-t-elle longue Quand le cœur gronde, la raison succombe I know that I have gone too far Hidden in my car in the middle of the night I should really see a shrink ‘cause I’m acting crazy Tu sais tu sais, je ne pourrais jamais Réussir à te sortir de ma tête Plus je pense et plus la démence grandit et me hante If I fall down will I touch the ground I haven’t quite figured it out Et si on sombre, la route sera-t-elle longue Pour reconstruire ces rêves qui m’incombent Quand je te vois le sourire aux lèvres Je me noie de pensées acerbes Who’s gonna save the light Who’s gonna save the light If I fall down will I touch the ground I haven’t quite figured it out Et si je tombe, la chute sera-t-elle longue Quand le cœur gronde, la raison succombe Figure it out (x6)
5.
I can be sweet and be devoted but I won’t I can be caring and inspiring but I won’t I can be neat and tidy, loving but I won't I can be glossy, maybe flossy but I don't You expect me to be as patient as elegant The relevance of my benevolence is evident You think if you can keep it as eloquent There’s a chance I’ll agree all this is my element [Chorus : ] I can tell by the look in your eyes You're lapping up every word I say, wait no no no I can feel your attention arise Actually my neighbour’s chest is a bit more, more, more I could drown myself in celebrity Or in a bottle of Chardonay We could have seen me on TV But I forgot to be pretty I should have taken pictures of kittens and me I should have posted photos of my meals at the beach on FB If I knew that was the kind of talent we’re seeking today I would have learned to point my ass before playing music My words may not seem to be politically correct Sorry but I feel like I am getting sick to death [Chorus] I don’t think that I’m born to be A role model in society I prefer to eat my fill, Smile from ear to ear with something between my teeth Please make no mistake about it I understand but just disagree You'll never see me on a magazine At least I still know who I am when I go to sleep [Chorus]

about

Nell’s new EP, “The Pace of Life”, deals with different definitions of “rhythm”: the rhythm of her music, of course, a blend of pop/rock, blues and folk, but also the rhythm of life and its ups and downs.

"The Call of Rhythm", the opening track, is about the magic of live music, where the crowd and the musicians on stage manage to create a unique moment of sharing and belonging. Other songs deal with more personal subjects, like "Mom", where Nell pays tribute to her mother, or "Six Years", a touching love song. In "Figure it out (Je tombe)", Nell cues singer-songwriter Dam, in French, on a catchy collaboration. Finally, "I Forgot to Be Pretty" is about her will to refuse the femininity standards imposed by contemporary society, and the pressure of the male-dominated music scene.

All these moments represent different steps in the journey of an artist, while aiming to a universal significance. That’s why “The Pace of Life” addresses a wide audience.

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released March 25, 2021

Produced by Ornella ROCCIA.
Music and lyrics by Ornella ROCCIA
Arrangements by Etienne LAGARDE, Nicolas MARSAL, Ornella ROCCIA and Marco STEFANELLI
Mix and Master by Nicolas MARSAL, O Studio (Paris)
Artwork by Kyrieh Alienor

Etienne LAGARDE : Drums
Damien LORTHIOIS : Vocals on track 4
Nicolas MARSAL : Bass
Ornella ROCCIA : Vocals, Backing vocals, Acoustic guitar
Marco STEFANELLI : Electric guitar

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