Babou Nicolai Nelson Lowe (born 7 December 1994) better known by his monony… Read Full Bio ↴Babou Nicolai Nelson Lowe (born 7 December 1994) better known by his mononym Babou is a Danish singer of mixed Danish-Gambian origin. He came third in Danish X Factor in 2011. He has released one album and his single "Supernova" has charted in Denmark, becoming the theme song for season 10 of the Danish version of the reality television series Paradise Hotel.

Babou was born to a Gambian father and a Danish mother. He started very early in music. In the year 2005, only aged 10, he participated in the talent show Scenen er din broadcast on TV 2 coming second for the category "Junior Song". Gaining huge popularity, he released an album of covers titled For Once in My Life.

He was just 12, when his mother who had been diagnosed with an ongoing mental illness finally opted to put the young Babou in foster care with foster parents residing in Aarhus, Denmark.

In 2011, at age 16, he took part in season 4 of the Danish version of the competition The X Factor broadcast on Danish television channel DR1, from 1 January to 25 March 2011 auditioning as a contestant from Aarhus with the song "Cry Me Out" from Pixie Lott. He was put through with the three judges, Cutfather, Pernille Rosendahl and Thomas Blachman. Reaching the Final 9 stage, he was mentored by Cutfather in the "Under 25" category.

Despite heavy speculation he would win the title, he finished third overall, with 26,23% of the popular vote in the Final 3 stage, to winner Sarah Skaalum Jørgensen (or just the mononym Sarah) and runner-up Annelouise.

After staying away a couple of years, Babou came back with a single "Supernova" that has charted on Tracklisten, the official Danish Singles Chart entering the chart at number 8 in its first week of release.

"Supernova" had been written as a promotional theme song for the Danish reality television series Paradise Hotel in its tenth season in 2014. Footage of the venue used for the program as well as some of the participants on the show was used in a music video released for the song.

Supernova
Babou Lyrics

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Let's go
yeah
2x wup
Everybody
Supernova, supernova
Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej

Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Supernooooovaaaa
ooohhhh
De snakker 24 guldkarart
du så smuk, du så smuk
kom nu her ik' så sart
Du glemmer så hvorfor ikke bare
være smuk, være smuk
kom nu her, jeg er så klar
Åh åh åååhhåå åh åh åååh
Du får mig der hvor gulvet blænder mig
Åh åh åååhhåå åh åh åååh
Det eksploderer i mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Supernooooovaaaa, Supernooovaaa
For mit eventyr kan ik' gi' slip
Du så smuk, du så smuk
kom nu her ik' gå væk
For du så nice, at jeg bli'r suget ind
Du så fræk, du så fræk
Jeg så vild med dit blik
Åh åh åååhhåå åh åh åååh
Du skinner som en stjerne tænder mig
Åh åh åååhhåå åh åh åååh
Det eksploderer i mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Supernooooovaaaa
Supernova, Supernova
Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Supernova, Supernova
Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig
Supernova, Supernova
Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
2x yeeeaah
Og jeg kan mærke du er her
kom og gi' mig mere
yeeeaah
Supernooooovaaaa
Supernova, Supernova
Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig

Supernova, Supernova
Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Babou's song Supernova appear to be about the singer being enchanted by someone they see in the darkness. The person they see appears as a bright light, like a supernova, hence the title of the song. The singer is infatuated by this person and wants to be closer to them, hence the repeated refrain of "come and give me more." The second verse appears to be a response to critics who talk negatively about the person the singer is attracted to, and the singer tries to convince the person to stay and be beautiful, despite the criticism. The bridge describes the physical effect the person has on the singer, how they feel like they are exploding with desire.

Overall, the song is a catchy, upbeat tune that appears to be about being attracted to someone who glows like a bright light in the darkness. The song is written in a conversational, casual style, with the refrain being repeated several times throughout the song. The use of imagery related to stars and light is a common theme in pop music, and Babou's song Supernova is a good example of this.

Line by Line Meaning

Supernova, supernova
The singer is addressing someone who they call a supernova; someone who shines bright and illuminates the singer's life.

Du skinner i mørket og blinker til mig
The supernova shines in the darkness and gives the singer hope or guidance.

Du lyser i natten og viser mig vej
The supernova lights up the singer's path and helps them navigate difficult times.

Og jeg kan mærke du er her
The artist can feel the presence of the supernova; they are aware of their existence.

kom og gi' mig mere
The artist wants more of what the supernova can offer; more light, more guidance, more hope.

De snakker 24 guldkarart
People around the singer talk about material possessions and wealth (as indicated by the use of 'guldkarart' which means 'made of gold') but the singer is more captivated by the beauty of the supernova.

Du så smuk, du så smuk
The singer finds the supernova incredibly beautiful and captivating; they cannot stop admiring them.

kom nu her ik' så sart
The artist encourages the supernova to not be so delicate or easily upset; to be more open and receptive to the artist's admiration.

Du glemmer så hvorfor ikke bare være smuk
The artist notes that the supernova seems to forget how incredibly beautiful they are and encourages them to simply be themselves and embrace their beauty.

jeg er så klar
The artist is ready to embrace and engage with the supernova; they are eager to participate in a relationship.

Åh åh åååhhåå åh åh åååh
The singer expresses excitement or anticipation; they are enthralled by the supernova and what they offer.

Du får mig der hvor gulvet blænder mig
The supernova has an overwhelming effect on the artist; their beauty is so incredible that even the ground beneath them seems to sparkle and shin.

Det eksploderer i mig
The singer feels an intense burst of emotion in response to the supernova; their feelings seem to overwhelm them completely.

For mit eventyr kan ik' gi' slip
The singer is completely invested in the relationship or experience shared with the supernova; they cannot imagine letting go of what has developed between them.

Du så nice, at jeg bli'r suget ind
The singer finds the supernova's personality so incredible and attractive that they feel completely drawn in and swayed by their presence.

Du så fræk, du så fræk
The artist finds the supernova incredibly sexy or alluring; they are drawn to their physical attractiveness and possibly playful demeanor.

Du skinner som en stjerne tænder mig
The supernova shines like a star and keeps the artist captivated; their light fills the artist with excitement, anticipation, or hope.

Supernova, Supernova
The singer continues to address the supernova with the same name, acknowledging their role in the singer's life.

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