Nia Nicholls is no stranger to the heartfelt ballad. Her latest single ‘If I Were a Song’ is up there with her best. A love-song in the particular sense, it also speaks more universally to anyone low on confidence and self-esteem; to those who have been shaped by the opinions of others or focus too readily on their flaws. Here, Nia presents a beautiful counteraction. Full of encouragement. Not least in a set of lovely images that line the chorus. Chief among them,
If you were a planet then you’d be the moon /
Because, baby, my tide is pulled in by you”.
Her use of metaphor is, as always, uniquely creative. The calm and measured tempo and delivery inviting inward reflection. Like a sea washing up on the shore of hearts that need to hear such positive affirmation. Very different, in some ways, from her last single. But with the same sincere truth at its heart.
Featured Image (C) Nia Nicholls
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