“It’s Ok” is not just a song—it’s a testament to human resilience. When Nightbirde stood on the America’s Got Talent stage, her soft voice carried a message that spoke to the hearts of millions. “I’m so much more than the bad things that happen to me,” she sang, each note filled with courage, vulnerability, and hope. This is the story behind her unforgettable performance.
About Nightbirde
According to the official website of Nightbirde (currently managed by her family and management), her real name is Jane Marczewski. She began writing music at age six and later discovered her voice beyond her church background during college. In 2012, she released her first EP, Lines, followed by Ocean & Sky in 2013. After a battle with breast cancer, she went into remission in 2018 and released the single “Girl in a Bubble” in 2019. Despite a life-threatening prognosis in 2020, she recovered and continued creating music, determined to inspire others through her songs.
Jane passed away on February 21, 2022 at age 31. Today her legacy and message of hope, strength and courage continues on for those going through their own hardship – through her music and love for fashion. If you’d like to support the Nightbirde Foundation, check out the Official Nightbirde Store for merchandise, It’s Ok Collectors CD and more!
The song It’s Ok is about her last year of life. Even though she is fighting cancer and was told that she have a 2% of chance to survive, she is still very optimistic. She once mentioned that “2% chance is not 0%”. From the video below, you can see she has the sweetest smile and an optimism that you will not associate with someone battling cancer.
Below is the original of Nightbirdie singing It’s Ok. Listen with your heart – It is Ok!
It’s Ok Lyrics by Nightbirde
I moved to California in the summer time
I changed my name thinking that it would change my mind
I thought that all my problems they would stay behind
I was a stick of dynamite and it was just a matter of time, yeah. All day, all night, now I can’t hide
Said I knew myself but I guess I lied. It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok
If you’re lost with all the little lost and it’s alright
It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok
If you’re lost with all the little lost and it’s alright. It’s alright, it’s alright, it’s alright. I wrote a hundred pages but I burned them all
Yeah, I burned them all
I drove through yellow lights and don’t look back at all
I don’t look back at all. All day, all night, now I can’t hide
Said I knew what I wanted but I guess I lied. It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok
If you’re lost with all the little lost and it’s alright
It’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok, it’s ok
If you’re lost with all the little lost and it’s alright. Oh, it alright to be lost sometimes
You can’t wait until life isn’t hard anymore before you decide to be happy
Nightbirde
The above quote makes a lot of sense. Let us remember to treasure time as we can never predict what can happen tomorrow. Plan for the best for ourselves and our loved ones, leave love and not debt.
Life Lessons from Nightbirde
Below are timeless reminders to live authentically, find strength in vulnerability and embrace life with hope.
#1 Resilience in the Face of Adversity
Nightbirde faced multiple cancer diagnoses and life-threatening challenges but continued to live with hope and determination.
#2 Embrace Vulnerability
Through her music and story, she showed that vulnerability is a strength, allowing us to connect deeply with others.
#3 Live Fully Despite Uncertainty
Even in the face of a difficult prognosis, she chose to live joyfully, reminding us that life’s beauty exists even in hardship.
#4 Hope and Positivity
Nightbirde’s message of “It’s ok” reflects her belief that hope and positivity can transcend pain.
It is okay to hope, to love and to keep going
Nightbirde may no longer be around, but her music and her messages live on. “It’s Ok” continues to inspire countless individuals facing their own battles. In listening to her voice, we are reminded that even in the darkest of times, it’s okay to hope, to love, and to keep going. After all, as she said, we are all so much more than the bad things that happen to us.
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