Olivia Dean premieres “Nice To Each Other,” the new single produced by Dean and Zach Nahome, following her role on the official soundtrack of the recent Bridget Jones sequel. Multi-BRIT Award nominee and Mercury Prize contender, Dean joins forces with songwriter-producer Matt Hales to craft a song about balancing independence and connection in modern dating.
She describes the track as capturing the push and pull of enjoying someone now while allowing it to remain light and meaningful. The accompanying video showcases a playful side of her artistry, as Dean navigates a series of scenes that tilt between candid intimacy and vibrant performance.
Born and raised in southwest London, Dean first garnered attention with her debut EP, which earned critical acclaim for its blend of soul, R&B, and pop influences. In the early twenty-twenties, she released her full-length debut album, earning nominations at the BRIT Awards for rising British solo artist and placing on the Mercury Prize shortlist for its songwriting and production. She supported established acts on tour, building a reputation for authentic vocals and emotive stage presence. “Nice To Each Other” builds on that foundation, showcasing Dean’s growth as both a writer and producer while highlighting her commitment to honest lyricism.
Produced by Olivia Dean & Zach Nahome
30 May 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
A Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group release; ℗ 2025 Universal Music Operations Limited
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Here we are, back again
Fighting what’s in front of me
There’s so much to unpack again
But if I come to Italy
[Refrain]
We could be nice to each other
Nice to each other
Wrong for each other
Right for each other
And rise to each other
Rise to each other
Mm-mm-mm
[Verse 2]
I don’t know where the switches are
Or where you keep the cutlery
And I’ll probably crash your stupid car
And make your life a misery
[Refrain]
But we could be nice to each other
Nice to each other
Wrong for each other
Right for each other
And rise to each other
Rise to each other
Mm-mm-mm
[Chorus]
‘Cause, you know, I’ve done all the classic stuff
And it never works, you know it
So can we say we’ll never say the classic stuff?
Just show it
Now and know it
Now
Now, now, now
[Verse 3]
Meet me on the mountaintop
I’ll be in the shallow end
And wait for you to call it off
‘Cause I don’t want a boyfriend
[Refrain]
But we could be nice to each other
Nice to each other
Wrong for each other
Right for each other
And rise to each other
Rise to each other
Mm-mm-mm
[Chorus]
‘Cause, you know, I’ve done all the classic stuff
And it never works, you know it
So can we say we’ll never say the classic stuff?
Just show it
Water, sunlight, talking all night
Just enough to grow it (Yeah)
Now and know it
Now
Now, now, now
[Outro]
Mm-mm
It could be nice (It could be nice)
It could be so nice (It could be so nice)
Oh, it could be nice to (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Oh, to each other (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Mm-mm, we could be nice to (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Oh, to each other (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Mm-mm, we could be nice to (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Oh, to each other (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Mm-mm, we could be nice to (Ba-ba-ba, ba-ba-ba)
Oh, to each other
