Nikita
Nikita

Elton John - Nikita Lyrics

Rock
Nov 12, 2002
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Nikita Music Video

Nikita Lyrics

Hey Nikita, is it cold
In your little corner of the world?
You could roll around the globe
And never find a warmer soul to know
Oh, I saw you by the wall
Ten of your tin soldiers in a row
With eyes that looked like ice on fire
The human heart, a captive in the snow

Oh, Nikita, you will never know
Anythin' about my home
I'll never know how good it feels to hold you (hold you)
Nikita, I need you so
Oh, Nikita, is the other side
Of any given line in time
Countin' ten tin soldiers in a row
Oh no, Nikita, you'll never know

Do you ever dream of me?
Do you ever see the letters that I write?
When you look up through the wire
Nikita, do you count the stars at night?
And if there comes a time
Guns and gates no longer hold you in
And if you're free to make a choice
Just look towards the west and find a friend

Oh, Nikita, you will never know
Anythin' about my home
I'll never know how good it feels to hold you (hold you)
Nikita, I need you so
Oh, Nikita, is the other side
Of any given line in time
Countin' ten tin soldiers in a row
Oh no, Nikita, you'll never know

Oh, Nikita, you will never know
Never know anythin' about my home
I'll never know how good it feels to hold you
Nikita, I need you so
Oh, Nikita, is the other side
Of any given line in time
Countin' ten tin soldiers in a row
Oh no, Nikita, you'll never know

(Nikita)
Countin' ten tin soldiers in a row
(Nikita)
Countin' ten tin soldiers in a row, woo-ooh-hoo-ooh
(Nikita)
Countin' ten tin soldiers in a row
(Nikita)

Writer(s): Elton John, Bernard J.P. Taupin
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is the artist behind the song Nikita?

    Nikita is a song by English musician Elton John, featured on his 19th studio album, Ice on Fire, released in 1985.

  2. What is the theme of the song Nikita?

    Nikita tells the story of a British man's romantic feelings for an East German border guard during the Cold War. The man cannot meet Nikita because he is not allowed to cross the Berlin Wall.

  3. Who directed the music video for Nikita?

    The music video for Nikita was directed by Ken Russell. It featured Anya Major as Nikita and depicted a narrative of attempted romance at a berlin border crossing.

  4. Did Nikita face any legal issues related to plagiarism?

    Yes, Elton John was sued by Guy Hobbs in 2012, who claimed that Nikita plagiarized his song Natasha. However, the lawsuit was dismissed in favor of Elton John, with the judge citing the song's theme as too general for copyright protection.

  5. Who contributed backing vocals to the song Nikita?

    The song Nikita features backing vocals by George Michael, who also contributed to another track on the album titled Wrap Her Up.

  6. What is a notable quote from the song Nikita?

    A notable lyric from the song is: 'Oh, Nikita, you will never know / Anything about my home.' This reflects the emotional distance and longing in the narrative.

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