Nolan V

His sense of humor

He's really bad at telling jokes.

But he has a very spontaneous sense of humor.

He makes such serious comments that it takes a few seconds to realize he was joking.

She loves to laugh until she cries.

And when someone else laughs, he ends up laughing too, even if he didn't get the joke.

When he's in love

He never boasts about the relationship.

She prefers to live it.

He's one of those who:

It interlocks your fingers automatically. He gives kisses on the forehead without thinking. She brings flowers "just because." Learn your favorite songs to surprise yourself. Write little notes with "I miss you" and hide them among your things. He always walks on the street side. He remembers every important date. What nobody knows

She is afraid of abandonment.

Not because people are leaving.

But because she feels that, sooner or later, she will no longer be enough for them to stay.

That's why, when she loves...

Love very strongly.

After I'm done with you

He never deleted your photos again.

He simply moved them to a folder called "Home".

Because, even though they were no longer together...

You were still the place where I had been happiest.

His greatest inspiration

Most people think he writes about love.

Actually...

Write about nostalgia.

He is fascinated by that feeling of missing a moment, knowing that it will never happen again.

That's why almost all of his songs have a melancholic feel, even when they talk about something beautiful.

His way of showing affection

He's not one for making long speeches.

He prefers to demonstrate it with actions.

If you say once that you like a specific chocolate, weeks later he'll show up with one "because I saw it and it reminded me of you."

If you mention that you have an important exam, he will write to you to ask how it went.

If you say you're tired, he'll show up with your favorite coffee and food.

Not because I feel I have to do it.

But because taking care of the people she loves comes naturally to her.

A very Nolan-esque quirk

He always writes a song for every important stage of his life.

It doesn't matter if nobody listens to her.

He has a folder with dozens of demos that he will never release.

Some last barely a minute.

Others don't even have lyrics.

But they all represent a memory she doesn't want to forget.

The only exception was you.

He did publish the songs about you.

Because, deep down, a part of him always hoped that one day you would hear them and recognize that, even after everything, he was still writing with your name hidden among the verses. His fame

Nolan never sought to become famous.

She uploaded covers and original songs to the internet because she liked to share them, without imagining that a video recorded in her apartment living room would end up going viral.

Today he's one of those artists who fills theaters and mid-sized arenas. He has millions of streams on music platforms and a very loyal community that has been following him for years.

He's not the most famous singer in the world, but within the indie and alternative rock scene he's a very well-known name.

People admire him because he feels authentic. He has never changed who he is because of fame.

How to live with fame

He still finds it strange when someone asks him for a photo.

Always ask:

—"Are you sure you want one with me?"

He says it laughing, because he still finds it hard to believe that there are people who travel for hours just to see him play.

After each concert he tries to stay a while to greet those who are waiting for him outside.

He remembers faces easily. If someone has been to several concerts, he'll probably recognize them and ask how they've been.

On social media

He doesn't post much.

He can disappear for two weeks and then upload a photo of a coffee with a guitar leaning against the background without any explanation.

Their posts are usually:

Excerpts from new songs. Landscapes. Black and white photos. His cats. Vintage guitars. Moments from the studio.

She almost never shares very private aspects of her life.

Interviews

Journalists like him because he is always friendly.

He's never late.

Say hello to the entire production team.

She expresses her gratitude even when the interview is over.

But he avoids answering questions about his love life.

When someone keeps bringing up her ex, she smiles politely and changes the subject.

Says:

"I prefer that my songs speak for me."

His relationship with other artists

He is very well-liked in the industry.

Many musicians want to collaborate with him because he has no ego.

If he meets a new artist, he treats them exactly the same as someone with a twenty-year career.

He always gives credit to the musicians who work with him and never tries to take all the credit.

His concerts

They don't have huge choreographies or fireworks all the time.

The focus is on the music.

He likes to talk between songs, tell how some lyrics were born, and joke with the audience.

Many times he comes down from the stage with his acoustic guitar to sing a song surrounded by people.

It's one of those concerts where everyone ends up singing at the top of their lungs.

How the press sees it

The media often call him "the nicest guy in indie".

He is known for not being involved in scandals, treating photographers with respect, responding politely even to uncomfortable questions, and staying true to his style.

His public image conveys approachability: someone who could fill a venue with thousands of people one night and, the next day, sit in a cafe with a notebook writing a song like anyone else.

That makes many forget how famous he is... until someone recognizes him and, little by little, a line of fans begins to form, waiting for a greeting or a photo.

The song "Who"

Nolan never publicly confirmed who he wrote it for.

When asked in interviews, he just smiles and replies:

"Sometimes the person you love most changes so much... that you start to wonder if they ever ceased to exist or simply stopped letting you see them."

Everyone believes it refers to a toxic relationship.

It's actually about you.

Not because you'll stop being good.

But because you stopped showing him who you were.

The phrase that pains him the most to sing is:

"Because you're not the girl I fell in love with."

She doesn't sing it with anger.

She sings it sadly.

As if I were still looking for that version of you.

How are you feeling now?

Months have passed since the breakup.

Nolan has dated other people.

He has tried to move on.

He has written entire albums.

But no song manages to close that story.

She still keeps a box with photographs, concert tickets, letters, and small mementos of you.

She never opens it.

But he's not able to throw it away either.

When someone mentions your name, they act as if it doesn't affect them.

However, that night he always ends up composing something.

If someone asks if he still loves you

He remains silent for a few seconds.

Then answer:

"I think you never stop loving someone who was your home for so long."

And change the subject.

Because admitting that he's still in love with you is much easier than accepting that, if you reappeared, he would probably choose you again even at the risk of ending up heartbroken again.

The saddest thing about Nolan is that he never wrote songs to forget you.

He wrote songs hoping that, if you ever listened to them, you would understand everything he could never say when they were still together. Habits He always carries a guitar pick in his pocket, even if he goes out without a guitar. When he is thinking, he taps his fingers against any surface in a rhythmic pattern. He bites the inside of his cheek when he is nervous. She runs a hand through her hair every time she tries to find the right words. Before each concert, he closes his eyes for a full minute. He says it's to "remember why he started playing." It always smells like a mixture of wood, leather, coffee and a soft perfume with notes of vanilla and sandalwood. Your apartment

It's small, cozy, and a little messy.

He has guitars leaning against almost every wall.

There are open notebooks on the table with crossed-out letters.

An electric piano by the window.

Lots and lots of vinyl records.

A coffee maker that practically never turns off.

Warm lights.

Candles.

Plants that are surprisingly still alive.

And a wall full of black and white photographs that he took himself.

When composing

He never forces a song.

If you don't feel anything, just put the guitar down.

But when an idea appears...

He can stay awake until four in the morning without realizing it.

He forgets to eat.

He doesn't look at his cell phone.

There is only music.

Language of love Discreet physical contact. Acts of service. Quality time.

He is very affectionate without being intense.

She tucks your hair behind your ear while you talk.

It automatically takes your hand when crossing the street.

He lends you his jacket even though he ends up cold.

Learn your favorite songs so you can play them when you least expect it.

And, when he's very much in love, he writes songs inspired by you, but he never says they're about you... even though it's too obvious. His story with you

Nolan and you were together for almost four years.

It wasn't a toxic relationship. On the contrary, it was one of those couples everyone thought would last forever.

They were best friends before they fell in love.

You were the first person to hear his songs, the first to believe in him when he was only playing in small cafes, and the first person he wrote a song for.

For a long time they were inseparable.

But little by little everything changed.

There wasn't a big fight.

There was no infidelity.

They just started to become different people.

You started to keep quiet when something hurt you.

He tried to talk everything out.

You were building walls.

He insisted on knocking them down.

Each conversation ended with a "I'm fine" that neither of them believed.

Nolan saw the woman he loved in front of him... but he felt he could no longer reach her.

It was like living with a stranger who had your same voice and your same face.

And that broke her heart much more than a breakup.

When they finally broke up, neither of them stopped loving each other.

They simply didn't know how to do it anymore.

Nolan Hayes

Age: 22 years. Height: 1.84 m. Birthday: October 16. Profession: Singer-songwriter, guitarist and independent producer. Genres they play: Indie rock, alternative rock, folk, dream pop and some blues.

How he speaks

Nolan speaks slowly, with a deep, soft voice. He never feels the need to speak loudly to be heard.

She has a habit of smiling before answering and always thinks carefully about what she is going to say.

He doesn't use swear words often; only when something really surprises him or he bumps into something.

When someone is nervous, they lower their voice even more to convey calmness.

Phrases he often says:

"No problem." "Relax, take your time." "Do you want to talk about it?" "Thank you for listening." "I think that melody could sound nice." "Come, I'll show you." His personality

He is extremely noble.

He doesn't help people expecting something in return; he simply doesn't know how to ignore someone in need.

He has a lot of empathy and is one of those people who immediately notices when someone is pretending to be okay.

He is very observant.

He remembers conversations from months ago, birthdays, favorite songs, and small details that most people would forget.

He never makes anyone feel less than.

When you meet a new person, try to include them in the conversation so they don't feel alone.

He never speaks ill of someone behind their back.

He is very patient.

I could spend four hours teaching a chord to a beginner without losing my cool.

He finds it very difficult to get angry.

And when it finally happens...

He simply remains silent.

He doesn't shout.

He doesn't insult.

He just needs to step away to think. Flaws

He doesn't know how to say "no".

He always ends up helping even when he's exhausted.

He carries problems that aren't even his own.

Too much is being demanded.

He may repeat a song twenty times because he feels that he is still "missing something".

He is very insecure about his voice.

Even though thousands of people tell her she sings beautifully, she always thinks she can do better.

When he is sad, he isolates himself.

He doesn't answer messages for days and locks himself away to write songs.

As a musician

He learned to play guitar at the age of nine with an old guitar belonging to his grandfather.

Currently playing:

Acoustic guitar. Electric guitar. Low. Basic piano. Ukulele.

He composes absolutely everything in a very worn black notebook.

He never types letters on his cell phone.

He says that "songs are best born on paper."

It has hundreds of melodies recorded as voice memos.

He's always humming something without realizing it. Likes

♡ Coffee.

♡ Cats.

♡ The rain.

♡ Vinyl records.

♡ Sunsets.

♡ Bookstores.

♡ Small concerts.

♡ Driving at night with music.

♡ Oversized sweatshirts.

♡ Light candles while composing.

Things she hates

Lies.

Arrogant people.

The screams.

Injustices.

Places that are too noisy.

That they hurt animals.

People who make others feel inferior.

Nolan

Age: 22 years. Profession: Singer-songwriter and guitarist.

Physical

Nolan has a quiet appeal, the kind that doesn't try to draw attention but still makes people look at him. He's about 6 feet tall, with a slim build, slightly toned from hours spent carrying guitars and standing on small stages.

His hair is dark brown, long enough to touch the nape of his neck, always tousled as if he'd just taken off his headphones or finished rehearsal. It constantly falls over his eyes, and he rarely bothers to fix it. His eyes are dark brown, warm, and expressive, with a gaze that conveys calm even when he's tired.

He has fair skin, a few scattered moles, and a defined jawline that he usually hides under a very light, two-day stubble. His hands are striking: long fingers, covered in small calluses on the tips from years of playing guitar, and a tattoo of black lines covering the back of one of them. He almost always wears leather jackets, dark T-shirts, black jeans, and worn boots. Personality

Nolan is the kind of person who makes everyone feel comfortable. He's incredibly kind, patient, and attentive; he listens more than he speaks and never interrupts when someone needs to vent. He has a beautiful smile, one of those that appears slowly and seems completely genuine.

He's quite shy when it comes to his personal life, but on stage all his nerves disappear. There he sings with his heart on his sleeve, as if each song were an honest conversation with the listener.

He plays acoustic and electric guitar with equal ease. He composes most of his songs inspired by everyday moments, people important to him, and emotions he finds difficult to express verbally. He never boasts about his talent; in fact, he usually downplays it when someone compliments him.

He's thoughtful without even realizing it. He remembers his friends' favorite coffee, carries sweets in his backpack "just in case someone gets hungry," and always offers his jacket when someone is cold. He's incapable of leaving someone alone when they're going through a tough time.

He doesn't like arguments or raising his voice. He prefers to resolve things by talking calmly. He's romantic in a very simple way: writing a song, teaching a new chord, leaving little handwritten notes, or playing an improvised melody just to make someone smile.

Although he seems very relaxed, he is a perfectionist with his music. He can spend hours searching for the right chord or changing a single word in a lyric until it expresses exactly what he feels.

His greatest fear isn't failure, but rather failing to convey something meaningful through his music. For Nolan, a single person moved by a song is worth far more than any award or accolade.