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Coup d'Etat

by C.Nichole

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1.
Every Day 03:33
Let me tell you/Who I am…who I am V1: Every day, I'm just me/Just trying, to be/Everything, that I can/Try to be, a better woman/Music, is all I know/I appreciate, that you chose B-Section 1: To take this ride with me/Enjoy lay back your seat/Let me tell you who I am/C-N-i-c-h-o-l-e Chorus: Every day, is a blessing/I just wanna chill, vibe, no stressing/Every day, is different/I'm just tryna do me, no tripping V2: Happy to, let you in/My world, hope you come again/Never take, a single day/For granted, yes understand it/Thankful for, every chance/Thankful for, every fan B-Section 2: When I'm on the road/Doing all these shows/I just want you to know/I love you all for sho Chorus Bridge: Tell me what you think, now that you've got a better glimpse of me/Tell me what you hear, when my music's in your ear/Tell me what you see, when you look at me/Tell me how you feel, when I'm standing in front of you right here Chorus (In the background) Take this ride with me/Enjoy lay back your seat/Let me tell you who I am/When I'm on the road/Doing all these shows/I just want you to know Chorus
2.
I hope you hear this on the radio/Let me let cha know V1: You called me, just the other day (other day)/Wanted to say hey (to say hey)/Asked me how I'm doing these days/But you know, that I’m doing just fine (doing just fine)/You hear me all the time (all the time)/Radio request hotline/Please don't try, to reminisce with me (reminisce with me)/What we had let it be (let it be)/I recall it was you who did cheat/So just go, on about your life (on about your life)/Lose my number tonight (lose it tonight)/Without you everything's going right B-Section: I hope you, know, know/It could never be us again, no, no Chorus x2: Hope you, hear this on the radio/Hope you miss me so/Hope it hurts you to know/That I'm, doing better without you/Better than I knew I could do/Laughing now the joke is on you V2: Every time, that you hear my voice (hear my voice)/Know it was your choice (was your choice)/You chose to take a different course/You can't say, that I did not try (did not try)/Cause I did everything right (everything right)/But never did I cross your mind/But now, you just can't escape (can’t escape)/I'm all in your face (in your face)/Hope you hear this song every day/So you can, miss me with all that (miss me with all that)/Trying to get me back (get me back)/And I'm not giving no friendship pass B-Section Bridge x2: Hope ya boo, hears this on the radio/Hope she knows you miss me so/Hope that it hurts her to know/That you, are going behind her back/Trying to get me back/Now it's me who gets the last laugh (Hope) Hope you, (hear this on the radio) hear this on the radio/Hope you miss me so (miss me so)/Hope it hurts you to know/That (I’m) I'm, doing better without you (better without you)/Better than I knew I could do (knew I could do)/Laughing now the joke is on you (joke’s on you) Hope you (you), hear this on the radio/Hope you miss me so/Hope it hurts you to know/That (that)I'm, doing better without you/Better than I knew I could do (knew I could do)/Laughing now the joke is on you You, know…you know
3.
In My Dreams 05:03
I’ve seen this before/I think I know you/Oh yeah, I remember now Chorus x2: No turning back/No looking in the past/I’m with you in the present/You're my future in heaven/Cuz I know this was meant to be/Seen this too many times in my dreams V1: You look like the picture in my dreams/The one that includes you and me/Don't wanna sound crazy/But I believe that's where I met you/Or could this be deja vu/Cuz you’re in my presence/No second guessing/That he was you/Too good to be true/And I know you don't have a clue/About what I’m talking about/But I think I’ve figured this out B-Section: Cuz everything is making sense/You’re the one to bring me bliss/Forget about my past/This one I’m supposed to make it last/Cuz you're my envision of Mr. Perfect/No longer do I have to be searching/Let me show you what I see/I’ll show you my reality/Cuz Chorus x2 V2: Now it's going on two years/And I’m grateful every day that you’re here/Cuz you, made me forget all about all of them/The ones that I thought, I knew love with/But with you it's so different/Cuz I actually need and not just want you/And I know you feel the same way too/So I guess dreams do come true/Cuz they didn't lie to me about you B-Section Chorus x2 Bridge: You, make my days’ worth living/I, appreciate you keep giving/Every, little piece of your heart/Been, giving it from the start/Never, will I try to take it apart/Cuz you’re just what I need/Never ever will I leave/Because you're my, dream turned reality No turning back/(No) No looking in the past (looking in the past)/I’m with you in the present (present)/You're my future in heaven (heaven)/Cuz I know (yes I know, I’m sure) this was meant to be/Seen this too many times (you were always in my dreams, always in my dreams) in my dreams No turning back (no need to turn back)/No looking in the past/I’m with you in the present (in present)/You're my future in heaven (in heaven)/Cuz I know (yes I know) this was meant to be/(I’m for sure I’ve seen this) Seen this too many times in my dreams In my dreams, oh yeah
4.
V1: I'm not like, those other fools/I’ll do anything, just for you B-Section: Trust me, take my hand/Let me show you, what it's like to be my man Chorus: I'll show you the stars/I’ll give you the moon/When you're with me/I’ll treat you like a king/Tell me what you need/Baby anything/I’ll give you the world/Because I’m your only girl/You bring the sunshine/Never clouds in the sky/When you're by my side/The sparks just ignite V2: Tell me what you, want to do/I like when, it’s just us two B-Section Chorus Bridge: You are, everything and more/Truly, someone I adore/That’s why, I’ll go out my way/To make sure, that you’re okay I'll show you the stars (I’ll show you the stars)/I’ll give you the moon (I’ll give you the moon)/When you're with me/I’ll (always cuz you deserve it bae) treat you like a king/Tell me what you need/Baby anything/I’ll give you the world (I’ll give you the world)/Because I’m your only girl/(You bring) You bring the sunshine/(Never clouds in the sky) Never clouds in the sky/When you're by my side/(The sparks just ignite) The sparks just ignite
5.
Chorus 1: You can look at me/And see I'm trying/If actions speak louder than words/You'll know I'm not lying/l'm a big girl, no baby/Tryna stop from crying/But this is the state that I'm at, since you won't come back B-Section: I want you to come back babe/I swear I’ve got my act babe/Telling truths, no jokes, no laughs babe/You know who I'm talking to, it's you V1: Remember when/It was just you and I/I remember then/Thought I'd have you for life/But you can blame it on me/ I switched it up 180/I take the responsibility/Sincerely sorry Chorus 2: But you can look at me/And see I'm trying/If actions speak louder than words/You'll know I'm not lying/I'm a big girl, no baby/Tryna stop from crying/But this is the state that I'm at, since you won't come back B-Section V2: I know you think I'm crazy/But I'm so serious baby/I know I got on your nerves/Happy memories a blur/But I tested the water/No need to try, no bother/Wish sooner I saw the clues/Cuz no one's better than you Bridge: Hope you hear this, hope this reaches you in time/It's been a few years, I still, have you, on my mind/l'm not fine/Knowing that you're somewhere out there/Without me, with another maybe/And if you have another girl Breakdown: You know, that's not, where you, belong/Why don't, you just, come on home Chorus 2 Chorus 3: But you can look at me/And see I'm trying/If actions speak louder than words/You’ll know I'm not lying/I'm a big girl, no baby/Tryna stop from crying/But this is the state that I'm at… Outro: But you can look at me/My actions speak louder than my words/I'm a big girl no baby, no baby/But this is the state that I'm at
6.
Chorus: Leave it all in the past/The pain, won't always last/Only if you let it/But promise you'll regret it/And you can remember that I said it/If you let it control your life/Nothing will ever come out right/Believe me I know it/Seen it, done it, learned before V1: He left you at the age of 2 (of 2)/Charge it to the game as a lesson boo/You walk around with, hate in your heart every day/And that's not the way to live (not the way to live)/Just cuz he did what he did (did what he did)/And that's what’s destroying you/And everyone you come in contact with/Has to deal with the absence/Of your father never ever being present B-Section You’re gonna end up alone/Taking it out on everyone/What he did was wrong/But you’re not the only one/That has to deal with it Chorus V2: He left you in two (in two)/Broken pieces of your heart with no glue/To put it back together/You used to think you were so clever/Cuz never did you think (never did you think)/ A man could break you’re spirit/Now every man that you come into contact with/Has to deal with it/You've become nothing but pure bitterness B-Section Chorus Bridge: Cause I’ve seen it, done it, learned before/This ain’t, advice, you should ignore/Get that hate up out your heart, that ain’t cool/No one wants to deal with a bitter fool/I feel the hate in your heartbeat/Hear bitterness when you speak/See grudges you carry/I know it makes you weary/Deny it if you want to/But when is the last time that you/Enjoyed life for what it’s worth/Just let go of all the hurt (Leave it all) Leave it all in the past/The pain, (time heals everything) won't always last/Only if you let it/But promise you'll regret it (you’ve just got to be willing)/And you can remember that I said it/If you let it control your life/(Nothing will change) Nothing will ever come out right/Believe me I know it (I know it, I’ve seen it, I’ve done it)/Seen it, done it, learned before Leave it all in the past/(No it won’t) The pain, won't always last/Only if you let it (there will be better days, just listen to me when I say)/But promise you'll regret it/And you can remember that I said it/If you let it control your life (don’t let it control your life)/Nothing will ever come out right/(Life is more than that, there is more to life than that, more to life than that) Believe me I know it/Seen it, done it, learned before Outro: See everyone has this thing/That makes them see things differently/Cuz what don't kill you, should only make you stronger/Hate in your heart you should no longer/Have, because you know life is not about that/Take the L and walk away/Tomorrow promises better days
7.
I Try 03:48
V1: I, try, to hide/And keep it all inside/But I, cry/Cuz you're no longer in my life B-Section 1: And I/Am left here to die/And all/I can ask God is why/How could/He take the best thing from me/And leave/Me here feeling so empty Chorus: I, try, every day, to keep my head held high/I, miss, you more than you'll ever know/But/They, say, it'll get better, just pray/But I/Don't, think, that'll take all the pain away V2: I, go, every day/Missing you so/But I, know/You're in a better place so I must let go B-Section 2: Of all/The feelings I harbor inside/Cuz l'm/So angry all the time/I know/That we have no control/Of how/Our life will come and go Chorus Bridge: I don't know why/Don't know/You had to leave (think of you everywhere you are)/Just make sure you visit me in my dreams/That's how I'll know you're with me/I know this/I know/Is not goodbye (you're my angel smiling down on me)/I’ll see you again in due time/I know you're somewhere in the sky (Every day it’s a struggle to be okay) I, try, every day, to keep my head held high/(I look to the sky) I, miss (as the rain becomes my cry), you more than you'll ever know/But/(They tell me that) They, say, it'll get better (I need it to I really do), just pray/But I/Don't, think (I don’t think I can believe but I’m trying), that'll take all the pain away
8.
Why 02:45
V1: You told me, that I could trust you/With every piece of my heart/You'll never tear it apart/Cause I confided in you, about the last time/I went out on the limb/And returned with nothing/You said, that is not who you are/So tell me why l'm/Left with these scars B-Section: Cuz now, I have to deal, with this pain, please come back baby Chorus: Why'd you do me like that/Please come back, I want it back/Why'd you push me away, please say you'll stay/Won't you stay/Why can’t I be your girl, need you in my world, you're my world/ Why won't you answer me, please call me, I'm calling V2: Sitting here wondering/Got me here pondering/About the events/That led up to this/Because I don't see, any patterns or clues/Or changes in your mood/That would have led you/To leave me alone/Never did you wrong/So why am I left, singing this song B-Section Chorus Bridge: What is going on, please come on back home/Please pick up when I call, I just want to talk that's all/I have to hear ya voice, since seeing you ain’t a choice/Just come home back please, these four walls are taunting (Why’d you do me like that) Why'd you do me like that/Please come back, I want it back (I want you back, I want us back)/Why'd you push me away, please say you'll stay/Won't you stay/Why can’t I be your girl (need to be your girl), need you in my world, you're my world/Why won't you answer me, please (call me I’m calling) call me, I'm calling (Why you do me like that) Why'd you do me like that/Please come back, I want it back/(Why you push me away) Why'd you push me away, (say you’ll stay, won’t you stay) please say you'll stay/Why can’t I be your girl, (you’re my world) need you in my world, you're my world/Why won't you answer me, please (call me) call me, I'm calling (I’m calling)
9.
V1: Every day/I see your face/I think of the ways/That you/Stay in tune/With my every move B-Section: You match me to a tee, aye/No way I'll ever leave, uh/They try to get between/Good luck on trying/This here is all for you, uh/You definitely showed and proved, aye/There can be no other he/There can be no other me Chorus: I like (what you give, yae)/You hold me (captive, bae)/I won't (try to escape, no)/I don't wanna (get away, so)/Everything (is always new, cuz)/When I'm (with you, you gotta)/Just keep your hold on me V2: Every night/You're on my mind/I can't think of a time/That I/Don't want ya near/Elated whenever you're here B-Section Chorus Bridge: If you keep my attention/And stay attentive/I’ll keep it interesting/If you keep my interest/(Listen close now)/If you keep my attention/And stay attentive/I’ll keep it interesting/If you keep my interest B-Section Chorus
10.
V1: I tell you, every day/They can’t compare, to your ways/I’ve dated, all types of guys/But now I know, you’re my only type B-Section 1: Cuz you, grind hard for us/Cuz you, never abuse my trust/Cuz you, don’t give these heffas a chance/Cuz you, love me for who I am/And you, are intelligent/And you, also have common sense/And you, are a handsome gent/And you, keep God within/And that’s why Chorus 1: You know that/You know that, I got yo back, like that, like that/You know that/You know that, you’ll never fall, I’m with you, through it all/You know that/You know that, I’ll never go, oh no, no no/You know that/You know that, I’ll keep you close, I even draw hearts in the smoke V2: You tell me, every day/That no one, could take my place/Because you’ve, looked high and low/And no one, even came close B-Section 2: Cuz I, grind hard for us/Cuz I, never abuse your trust/Cuz I, give no chance to these dudes/Cuz I, love you for you/And I, am intelligent/And I, also have common sense/And I, am attractive/And I, keep God within/And that’s why Chorus 2: I know that/I know that, you got my back, like that, like that/I know that/I know that, I’ll never fall, you’re with me, though it all/I know that/I know that, you’ll never go, oh no, no no/I know that/I know that, you’ll keep me close, you always sight me though the smoke Bridge: I would definitely/Go to war for you/Count that as a day/Where I win, they lose/Try to stop us/We just laugh at them fools/Dispel rumors/Block ignorant views/Gotta keep us strong/Protect us from wrong/We stay prayed up/It takes way more than luck/They wanna see us down/They wanna see us part/But the foundation was/Built right from the start (In the background) I would definitely/Go to war for you/Count that as a day/Where I win, they lose/Try to stop us/We just laugh at them fools/Dispel rumors/Block ignorant views/Gotta keep us strong/Protect us from wrong/We stay prayed up/It takes way more than luck/They wanna see us down/They wanna see us part/They wanna see us down/They wanna see us part You give more than, you do take, I like that babe/And you know, I appreciate that/I give it right back/That’s why our love/Is where it’s at Chorus 1
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Know Me Now 04:20
Chorus 1: Yup, you, should/Know me now, know me now, know me now/If, you, don't/Then you will, then you will, then you will Chorus 2: Yup, you, (you should) should/Know me now, (know me now, know me now, know me know, know me now, know me now, know me now) know me now, know me now/If, you, (if you don’t) don't (you will) /Then you will, (then you will, then you will, then you will, then you will, then you will, then you will) then you will, then you will V1: For those that don't know let me introduce myself to you/l am C.Nichole from Apollo's Interlude/And for those that have rocked with me ever since/Let me say what's up, daps and hugs for all my friends B-Section: I am just me/Far from cocky/One thing I know/l'm different so V2: Don't try to compare me to that other chick/There is nothing about us that is kindred/Just because we both sing doesn't mean we sound the same/Similar looks doesn't mean we share the same DNA Chorus 2 V3: Hope you have a better understanding/Reaching to be the best, gold star for outstanding/But I do what I like, never follow the crowd/l'm not gonna conform to your world, I was born a wild child/I can't assign any value to your opinions/l am such a tyrant I have a hard time listening/I just do this for me hoping that you feel the same/If you don't then that's okay, just go on about cha day Bridge: Yeah you should know me, cause I'm not leaving/If you don't then you will, I'm just gonna pick a spot and chill/I am just getting started, so attention to the whole department/I’ll be here for a while, whether you greet me with a smile or a frown B-Section V4: It's okay if you don't understand my melodies/It's okay if you don't comprehend the words I say/It's okay if you think I'm crazy/It's okay, just rock with cha girl anyway Outro: Yeah, you, should/Know me now, know me now/If, you, don't/Then you will, then you will

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C.Nichole's debut R&B/Urban Pop album, "Coup d'Etat".

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released November 11, 2014

“Every Day”, “Hope You Hear This (On The Radio)”, “In My Dreams”, “When You’re With Me”, “Leave It All In The Past” and “Why” were produced by Bronson “Magic” Inyabri (BMI).

“The State (That I’m At) Remix”, “I Try”, “(Just Keep) Your Hold On Me”, “Like That, Like That” and “Know Me Now” were produced by Gaylon “Crown” Jones (BMI).

Executive Produced by C.Nichole.

All songs recorded, mixed and mastered by Shawn Lunsford at Sessionworks Studios, DFW.

Art Direction, Design and Photography by C.Nichole.

C.Nichole appears courtesy of Kensington Music Group.

A&R & Management: Kensington Music Group.

All C.Nichole lyrics were written and performed by C.Nichole.

C.Nichole (BMI) published by Choley Chole Publishing (BMI).

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C.Nichole is an Urban Pop singer-songwriter from Dallas, TX, USA. With the album "Coup d'Etat," the acoustic EP "Acoustically C.Nichole: Coup d'Etat," "Texas Chick" EP, and "Christin SanDiego" Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 EP in her catalog. C.Nichole created the genre Tribal Trill by mixing Southern American beats with African grooves and percussion for "PAN AFRICAN THINK TANK” Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. ... more

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