all of the ways i say that i love the way you make me feel
never comes out quite as deep as i mean for it to
simpleton, i’m not, simpleton, i’m not i thought
but i can’t formulate the right poetry to say
that you are my heart, you are my life
Chicago’s NIIKA has made a record rich in nuance, drawing on soul, pop, jazz, and even folk to craft stunningly intricate songs. Bandcamp New & Notable May 16, 2020