The Final Ride

by Nico Ev

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The gentle piano melody and organic vocal encapsulates the message-how one little act of kindness can change someone’s life. Inspired by a short story called 'The Cab Ride I'll Never Forget' by American author Kent Nerburn, the track has already gained national radio play on BBC.

"You captured the essence of the story, painting with gentle strokes"
- author Kent Nerburn

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She packed up her dresses,
Folded them neatly away.
The hat on the hook by the door,
Seemed to watch her and say.

It’s the last time you’ll walk on this floor,
One last turn of the key in the door.
She looked round one last time and she wondered,
Had there been more?

The Taxi had pulled up outside,
Awaiting her fare,
Sat a long time and he wondered,
Is anyone there?

One more fare or one less is the same,
But then out of the darkness she came,
Just one suitcase she held in her hand,
All that’s left to her name.

Driver just one final ride,
For you see this is my final night,
For I’m moving into the last place
I’ll ever reside.

The driver he looked at her face,
It was weathered by time,
He knew what she meant when she said
It was her final ride

So he took her the long way through town,
Up the side streets, the main roads and down,
To the places she knew in her youth,
A memory now.

The lights they shone brighter,
Than anything that she’d seen before,
As the sun started coming up,
The taxi arrived at her door,

She said thank you for what you have done,
For my one final ride in the sun,
And with that she just opened the door
And she was gone.

And the driver he never forgot,
The old lady and what she had taught,
That the power of kindness and love,
Well its all that we’ve got,
It’s all that we’ve got.

credits

released October 7, 2022
Music & lyrics : Nico Ev
Produced & mixed : Jack Henderson
Mastered : Denis Blackham

Vocals and piano: Nico Ev
Cello: Beth Porter
All other instrumental parts: Jack Henderson

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Nico Ev Glasgow, UK

Based in Glasgow, Nico started composing at the age of 6. Nico's debut release Hunter gained radio air time on BBC Radio Scotland and saw her named as Freshman Guitars 'Artist of the week'.

"Every time I've seen Nico play, her musical talent, combined with her warmth, sincerity and relaxed interaction with the audience, has resulted in a great gig."

“A unique and lovely voice.” ... more

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