NIKI - Switchblade (Stripped)

New NIKI album 'Buzz' out August 9th, 2024. Pre-order/pre-save: niki.lnk.to/Buzz
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NIKI performing a stripped rendition of "Switchblade" live on ASIA RISING FOREVER. Stream/download "Switchblade": 88rising.lnk.to/SwitchbladeID
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"Switchblade" Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
This is looking like I might just wanna stay
Can’t remember much about yesterday
Ground is glowing, I’m slowing my stride with every step
(Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah)
Electric rivers flow by the silhouette trees
We skinny dip and soak in all of our past dreams
And all my new friends dazzle like they’re royals
(Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah)
[Pre-Chorus 1]
What is this place?
The skies are vast and no one’s a familiar face but I’m not afraid...
[Chorus]
Kinda feeling brave!
The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith
I’ll take it to my grave
Ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 2]
The night is young and it’s wild
I’m running free like a child
on the crown of a mountain and I could keep goin’ for miles
I don’t know what’s coming next
I feel a buzz in my legs
But heaven knows that I’m quick on my feet and
good with a blade and some old-fashioned faith in a place like this
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Feeling bulletproof and far from faces I don’t miss
So many brand new risks to take
[Chorus]
And I’m feeling brave!
The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith
I’ll take it to my grave
Ooh, ooh, ooh
[Outro (x2)]
Lining’s silver Grass is greener And I’m on my way
Brightest flicker Ain’t no quitter I’ll be here to stay
Lining’s silver
Grass is greener
And I’m not afraid
Cause I’m running with a switchblade
#NIKI #Switchblade

[@leivanter5892]

we can all agree that NIKI is the queen of versatility

[@benedicthghar3544]

No

[@nurbainramadhan_9826]

Too early

[@rabbyadriawan8804]

Someday

[@veannlee5891]

Can we all agree that niki is queen .

[@leivanter5892]

@@danielk9197 did i fucking ask? you could've just ignored this if you're that annoyed you fuck head. corona isn't a joke, stop fucking hoping i'd get one.

[@kncd0208]

It's like she's covering her own song and making it better than the original. I stan the right artist, then. ✨❤️ Edit: Thanks for the likes ❤️

[@aisyahramadhan7434]

Well she's literally covering her own song and make it better.

[@valeriejenner9889]

yes agree

[@joshuastephen5909]

YESS

[@stevenlomon]

I prefer this over the original alot

[@peekatooo]

soundcloud.com/peekato/untitled-aftermaths believe me or not youll be addicted to this song once youll hit the play button !!!!!!!!

[@theKayPeeAy]

Original version - hmm I'm not sure how I feel about this Stripped version - OH *NOW* I get it

[@jasmine-fw8oz]

same

[@gethowdirowdi]

Samee

[@dexrama4036]

Same!!!!

[@hetharahere87]

yeppp, tbh the original version is still not doing it for me 😆

[@aeralv8649]

same

[@yvesbite4782]

It actually disappoints me and triggers me how underrated this talented girl is. She deserves so much recognition and it needs to be shown to the world 🥺😔❤️💖

[@borahe4580]

she’s our little secret for now but tbh she’s actually getting more recognition now that it makes me sad bc everyone will get to know this precious treasure but she deserves it so 💖💖💖

[@jen22608]

shhh shes our little secret on how to bless our ears

[@nonopenothing]

Wait, she's underrated?

[@NightcoreUniverseZ]

@@nonopenothing yea kinda

[@nonopenothing]

@@NightcoreUniverseZ well i dont think so, by looking at her monthly listeners on spotify, i think she's quite famous, well idk

[@lucyh.9933]

ok NO CAP my baby NIKI's versatility in music is mind-bending; she can make anything sound effortlessly beautiful she doesn't have ONE bad song not ONE

[@insyirah7675]

no lies

[@amirashofia]

facts

[@thebakeddonut2038]

That is like, you're opinion man...

[@lucyh.9933]

@@thebakeddonut2038 *your + i never said that you had to agree with me! it's just my extraordinarily STRONG opinion :)

[@thebakeddonut2038]

@@lucyh.9933 Congratulations, you corrected me on the most commonly misspelled word. Also don't be lame, there are bad songs. You are just a hardcore fan 😐 Also why tf do you feel the need to defend your dumb comment lmaoooo

[@amirashofia]

It's just one song but she could make it so different, literally the queen of versatility

[@lucyh.9933]

EXACTLY great minds think alike

[@rndsndi]

Agreed

[@OurFoundingLiars]

She’s versatile because she’s a reptilian shapeshifter who can be any form at any given moment. Keep asking questions

[@OurFoundingLiars]

*investigate Niki, keep asking questions

[@amirashofia]

@@OurFoundingLiars lol

[@chikalist4112]

it's about her moving on from jakarta leaving all her familiar faces to USA. little girl vs big world. nothing sounds easy but there she goes, a moonchild with a switchblade 🗡️🌙✨

[@azhiddleston]

jacob ray literally being the boyfriend of the year, supporting his queen in every acoustic sessions and the making of her magnificent album...talking about a power couple ❤️

[@DonnyJ]

I'm always in awe of how talented Niki is. She's a big inspiration for an Asian artist like myself.

[@kayl1048]

Bro i subbed to you rn bcos you have my support, i see it i subbed

[@valeriejenner9889]

Yes she is

[@norwegiannignog2470]

sneak clout chasing i see, cant sub dishonesty

[@ju1design56]

In an interview with Forbes, Niki talks about the deeper meaning behind “Switchblade.” "Moving to the U.S. all the way from Indonesia and not really knowing what I was in for, but having this iron-clad attitude and outlook for conquering whatever is in your way and what you encounter." Her attitude is represented best in the chorus, where we assume her “switchblade,” or attitude, is by her side to protect from whatever will be thrown at her. The music video also symbolizes it more, a moonchild arrived in a whole different world. Despite being surrounded by a lot of unfamiliar creatures she's feeling kinda brave, cuz she exploring it with a switchblade. For me personally, this song has really deep meaning and I relate to it on a spiritual level. It's about adapting to a new environment and knowing that one will be alright with the determination and attitude one has. This song hits different as I'm now in my new high school. Ain't no familiar faces but I'm running with a switchblade! 😊🔥 I really love NIKI, she wrote all of her songs herself, and every song is written beautifully. She's not just a singer, she's also a storyteller. 🥰

[@jolinagan210]

I share the same sentiments! The bridge especially awakes something in me “lining silver, grass is greener and I’m on my way. Brightest flicker, ain’t no quieter and I’m not afraid” these two lines are almost like a mantra to me whenever I find myself in unfamiliar situations that make me anxious but deep down inside I know that they’ll grow me into my highest self✨✨

[@ohtruebro]

DAMN!

[@inggitanggraini8272]

This is looking like I might just wanna stay Can't remember much about yesterday Ground is glowing, I'm slowing my stride with every step (Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah) Electric rivers flow by the silhouette trees We skinny dip and soak in all of our past dreams And all my new friends dazzle like they're royals (Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah) What is this place? The skies are vast and no one's a familiar face But I'm not afraid Kinda feeling brave The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith I'll take it to my grave Ooh, ooh, ooh The night is young and it's wild I'm running free like a child On the crown of a mountain and I could keep goin' for miles I don't know what's coming next, I feel a buzz in my legs But heaven knows that I'm quick on my feet and Good with a blade and some old-fashioned faith in a place like this Feeling bulletproof and far from faces I don't miss So many brand new risks to take And I'm feeling brave The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith I'll take it to my grave Ooh, ooh, ooh Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm on my way Brightest flicker, ain't no quitter I'll be here to stay Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm not afraid 'Cause I'm running with a switchblade Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm on my way Brightest flicker, ain't no quitter, I'll be here to stay Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm not afraid 'Cause I'm running with a switchblade

[@katpizo]

ya’ll i already knew my ears were gonna be blessed when i saw niki sitting in that stool with the purple lighting and piano looking all angelic and shit

[@forthefickle2864]

no offense but niki's literally the most amazing person in this planet

[@kayexdc]

rory omg is that mimiyuh as ur icon? haha so cute

[@forthefickle2864]

@@kayexdc yup hahaha

[@xXRedErrorXx]

nice offense

[@aslanjadecallenreese7948]

true

[@theraefiecos398]

UP

[@katpizo]

whenever niki does a live version of her song, u already know its gonna sound magical 🦋🌙🤧

[@lililime4751]

Agree🥺

[@odessazhang8987]

LITERALLY GOT CHILLS THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE THING WE ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF A QUEEN

[@fizulazman2800]

Try to listen this with a headphone....it feels different

[@4n1t444]

WHY IS THERE A DISLIKE I WILL LITERALLY FIGHT

[@Alexei1950]

Simp

[@lucyh.9933]

tell them to turn on their location 🧚🧚🧚✨

[@catanddoglover4962]

@@lucyh.9933 lol

[@seriousboikanzi998]

@@lucyh.9933 lmao😂

[@vinc009_]

because of that retarded comment i disliked it too :)

[@teuwaiseu9167]

The only vocals that matters.

[@dimassaputradi699]

VLM !!

[@anandrout9784]

Nah music is also good . Villa chills 😋🏙️

[@Vincent-Vega24]

WHEW......Somebody get a bucket of water cause this girl is on FIREEEEEE!!!!!!!!

[@ganza9164]

[Verse 1] This is looking like I might just wanna stay Can’t remember much about yesterday Ground is glowing, I’m slowing my stride with every step (Take a good look at it girl Take a good look at this world, ah) Electric rivers flow by the silhouette trees We skinny dip and soak in all of our past dreams And all my new friends dazzle like they’re royals (Take a good look at it girl Take a good look at this world, ah) [Pre-Chorus 1] What is this place? The skies are vast and no one’s a familiar face But I’m not afraid [Chorus] Kinda feeling brave The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith I’ll take it to my grave Ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 2] The night is young and it’s wild I’m running free like a child On the crown of a mountain and I could keep goin’ for miles I don’t know what’s coming next I feel a buzz in my legs But heaven knows that I’m quick on my feet and Good with a blade and some old-fashioned faith in a place like this [Pre-Chorus 2] Feeling bulletproof and far from faces I don’t miss So many brand new risks to take [Chorus] And I’m feeling brave The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith I’ll take it to my grave Ooh, ooh, ooh [Outro] Lining’s silver, grass is greener, and I’m on my way Brightest flicker, ain’t no quitter, I’ll be here to stay Lining’s silver, grass is greener, and I’m not afraid 'Cause I’m running with a switchblade Lining’s silver, grass is greener, and I’m on my way Brightest flicker, ain’t no quitter, I’ll be here to stay Lining’s silver, grass is greener, and I’m not afraid 'Cause I’m running with a switchblade

[@nadinejoypante9859]

we need more acoustic and stripped version of NIKI’s song!!!

[@lumiereu9469]

She's one of the artists in our generation that exceeds my expectation when it comes to live performance. Her voice sounds sooooo goooood. ❤️ BRING HEAD IN THE CLOUDS TO PH, PLEASE (Once the pandemic is over, of course).

[@VOLAIRE]

Well guess I’m going to have this on repeat for the next eternity

[@tgurl220]

Is there a love button that I can press?!?! Damn, her vocal is stellar.

[@caroline6725]

this version is sOOO SO GOOD

[@rodpherrikkisalazar9304]

If there is a way to put this on Spotify, please do

[@solimankaelajoycer.1554]

Putting this here so everyone could sing along to this masterpiece This is looking like I might just wanna stay Can't remember much about yesterday Ground is glowing, I'm slowing my stride with every step (Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah) Electric rivers flow by the silhouette trees We skinny dip and soak in all of our past dreams And all my new friends dazzle like they're royals (Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah) What is this place? The skies are vast and no one's a familiar face But I'm not afraid Kinda feeling brave The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith I'll take it to my grave Ooh, ooh, ooh The night is young and it's wild I'm running free like a child On the crown of a mountain and I could keep goin' for miles I don't know what's coming next, I feel a buzz in my legs But heaven knows that I'm quick on my feet and Good with a blade and some old-fashioned faith in a place like this Feeling bulletproof and far from faces I don't miss So many brand new risks to take And I'm feeling brave The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith I'll take it to my grave Ooh, ooh, ooh Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm on my way Brightest flicker, ain't no quitter I'll be here to stay Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm not afraid 'Cause I'm running with a switchblade Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm on my way Brightest flicker, ain't no quitter, I'll be here to stay Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm not afraid 'Cause I'm running with a switchblade

[@rndsndi]

The fact that she only sing one song, well actually we need more back then.

[@recklessdesire8168]

niki is only rising from here, she’s gonna go big places i’m telling y’all

[@yaya3524]

PUT ON SPOTIFY PLEASEE

[@kaypha9390]

The people who disliked the video have no taste in music

[@xxxteentitans8828]

the people who disliked it could say the same thing to you who liked it

[@Marukochan332]

They mostly from tiktok addicts

[@irvanvfx4562]

@@xxxteentitans8828 yes

[@epicclub3868]

My greatest dream is to open a café in a town somewhere and play nothing but these kinda tracks on the speakers.

[@gracechoi4151]

petition to put this on all streaming platforms

[@hafizhardhana6301]

massive attack with brighter mood

[@jaharablanco7897]

this song speaks so much to me. i remember leaving my high school hometown. HS wasn’t that good for me. I went to a university far away & started my new life. change can be scary but you need it to grow. i am just happy to know that people can listen to this as they move forward to the new chapters of their lives and will not be afraid. They will be encouraged to take risks & believe more in themselves.

[@ju1design56]

I know right! The meaning of this song hits me on a spiritual level. Love her! :)

[@aisyahramadhan7434]

Let's not ignore the guy who played the piano, he's killin' it too!

[@hafidfayakun8302]

this is the best live performance from NIKI I've ever seen.

[@hafidfayakun8302]

@Tommy Glai this is live!

[@flouwrst]

Put this on spotify, please

[@NicolausHermadi]

2:12 is the actual death of me

[@quantanksley5319]

Tbh listening to niki’s voice hits different any time of the day. Niki is always inspiring to watch!

[@dreampinkreel]

I was just listening to Switchblade, this is not a coincidence

[@yesinta1151]

ya allah niki cantik bangett:"

[@kairu3tas]

FINALLY!!! We're hoping that it is also on spotify. )))':

[@DaleDriven]

Niki, you were my queen when you were just starting. Now you're a goddess.

[@P.streettram]

my favorite part of the Asia rising live stream❤️✨🌙

[@VenessaMichaels]

Love my little bb 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hasifrosli3923]

hey...love ur music too..

[@Richie.99]

@@hasifrosli3923 Nani !!!?

[@shofabinta3842]

we need this version on spotify asap

[@yoonjinji]

if this version was in Spotify, this could have been on my most played track

[@avselv]

her voice's so smooth😭😭❤

[@delvialee9518]

Yess

[@andreassampouw8115]

WE love u Niki from @Agnation 😘

[@rikaadrina]

i really hope this version goes on spotify

[@cndlreve]

Her voice is so soothing, I could listen to this for hours

[@aryadzikra2312]

PUT IT ON SPOTIFY NIKI, PLEASESEEEEEE!!!!!!

[@HiddenArsenal77]

*PUT ON SPOTIFY*

[@xtianrmrz]

I have never clicked on a notification this fast

[@alexis-un5fk]

Christian Jaymond Ramirez oRiGiNaL

[@joshuastephen5909]

Me too ahha

[@angel-ec9fn]

PUT THIS ON MUSIC PLATFORMS PLS IM BEGGING

[@valeriejenner9889]

greatt

[@nick7955]

amazing

[@alexis3285]

ilysm niki , i wish the best for your career 💕✨

[@potatovlogs4090]

I'm sorry but your profile picture is making me lose my shit lmao

[@alexis3285]

Potato Vlogs i fucking forgot about it omg oh shit

[@JINXSPR0]

_beautiful_ ... *well done* on the show #ASIARISINGFOREVER 🎶🎶

[@azwarannas6297]

Love this

[@muhammadradithya5142]

wow✨✨

[@rikaadrina]

she's come so far since her youtube days. love you so much niki!

[@kayexdc]

Rika Adrina so trueee! it’s so amazing to witness her growth as a mucisian 🥺

[@prabu2534]

Please put this dispotify, I like it very much: ")

[@iknow_you3225]

Search on sportify etherealniki. Enjoy the song

[@bella-ei8lu]

Love it 💘

[@aryunia7478]

Nikiii 💕💕

[@avselv]

this what im waiting for. OUR QUEEN NIKI😍

[@OotdBostonian]

love this!!

[@yanisuci4397]

Love niki

[@KatMatthews91]

We love you Niki! ALL HAIL THE QUEEN 👑

[@HeartAche06]

This vibe.. awesome💗💗

[@anggigiantry1364]

love u niki

[@clarissairenearif4155]

I can feel so much talent in this song (i meant all NIKI's songs)

[@fachrumnissaabdul8102]

😭 its dopee 🔥

[@yellocritter5744]

Loveee!💗

[@gakillemaka]

Living for this

[@daisyhuangvuelvas6089]

She can really sing anything like dang 💜

[@MinamiIna]

Finally!!! I’ve been waiting for this one 😭

[@thed9572]

I loveee it

[@shelo2588]

lovely

[@rndsndi]

We need this version in all music platforms

[@xaynvera4867]

a queen, as always.

[@hendro2040]

So cool

[@reniwulansari2272]

Love this song

[@shaleana.mp3581]

THIS NEEDS MORE RECOGNITION

[@rosyrosie14]

Masterpiece 💯❤️✨

[@piola4369]

love this

[@fernandamikola977]

Nikiiiii

[@anggitahutamiratnaningsih123]

LUV THIS VERSION SO MUCH

[@4n1t444]

the vocalssss yes queen ❤️❤️❤️

[@harrietalvarez3571]

LOVE U

[@fina3]

THIS IS THE BEST COVER I'VE EVER HEAR

[@theisdia]

i LOVE THIS SO MUCH IM SO HAPPY 🥺🥺🥺

[@rikahernandita817]

Luv this ♥️

[@suharetno877]

Best niki

[@graewang]

yass the qween gifted us with this live

[@marwapopal116]

THE VOICE!!!

[@sasavalenia7516]

i love this

[@Gustianingsih-tt4pb]

love much this version