Nikki Hayes – Above Trees [Single]

Nikki Hayes’ “Above Trees” is a soft, glowing love song, filled with admiration and a delicate, loving energy. Teaming up with producer Joe Capo Kent, Hayes serves up a sweet, slow-tempo, intimate track that brings a whole new layer to what being deeply and thoroughly in love feel like.

Opening with some delicate acoustic guitar plucks and a bass that vibrates just enough to catch your attention, the song feels like a warm gust that makes you close your eyes for just a moment on a chilly evening. Nikki‘s breathy, featherlight vocals float in with a softness that could melt even the hardest heart. By the time that almost hypnotic “oooh” hits in the pre-chorus, you’re left wondering if it’s her voice or some ethereal synth hiding in the mix. Either way, it lands exactly where it needs to.

The lyrics are like a love letter written in the sky: “As I sing to you above trees / Make your blanket from my leaves,” she coos, letting us all know she’s talking about nurturing love. Not just romantic love—but the type you have for yourself when you’re finally getting your head and heart in sync. The vulnerability here is real, but Nikki’s not about to let it weigh her down. She’s not just coasting; she’s lifting herself higher and higher.

And when that drum kit kicks in, you know the groove is settling in, not pushing too hard but giving you just enough to nod your head along. By the time she hits the pre-chorus—“I could write you a love song every day / I could rest in your face”—you feel like she’s found her peace, and she’s inviting us all to vibe along with her.

The whole thing wraps up with her vocals still lingering in the air, as the track fades out, but you’ll probably hit replay before it even fully fades. “Above Trees” leaves you floating in its soft glow, like the kind of melody you never want to end. An absolutely beautiful piece.

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