Novaa began making music in her teens, experimenting on guitar and piano until she discovered Ableton. Riveted by its possibilities, she began learning the tool and composing songs for an album she intended to call Peaches. After her laptop was stolen, Novaa started over, using fragments of songs and ideas from the lost recordings. In the meantime, she made a collaborative EP with explorative Düsseldorf-based producer/singer Moglii (Simon Ebener-Holscher) called Down Under. It was released by Pennywine Records in mid-2016. Her solo debut, Stolen Peaches, arrived that October on the same label. She finished out the year with the stand-alone single "Weak Heart," a collaboration with Fishbowl Forbes for Beatdek Records.
Novaa was featured on Moglii's track "Tonic Water" in April of 2017, and later that year she issued an ethereal remix of the MADANII song "Wvtchmen" as well as collaborations with Alex Lustig and LO. The electronic-orchestral solo track "Club Paradise" followed on Novalty in mid-2018. ~ Marcy Donelson
Hands
NOVAA Lyrics
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My body was a wall you couldn't pass
Touch my skin
Make it feel real
Give me scars that won't heal, no
You never had the hands that I was holding on
Touch my bones
Let's get higher
And smile, small things make us bleed
Make us bleed
Believe me tonight
Believe me tonight
Believe me tonight
Believe me tonight
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make this love a scar
In NOVAA's song "Hands," the chorus begs for intimacy and connection, but the verses reveal the struggle to achieve it. The opening lines express frustration that the singer's partner could never understand what they were truly longing for, and that their body seemed impenetrable. However, they want to be touched in a way that "makes it feel real," even if it leaves scars. This juxtaposition of vulnerability and toughness reflects the desire for deep emotional connection despite the fear of being hurt.
The second verse continues this theme, describing the partner as having "hands that [they were] holding on" to, which may imply that they were hoping for affection that never came. The singer's body is still a barrier, but they reach for the intimacy that comes from touching someone's bones. The line "smile, small things make us bleed" evokes the idea that even ordinary moments shared between two people can feel intensely emotional and potentially painful. In the chorus, the singer urges their partner to believe in their love, but then turns it around and suggests that the love should be intense enough to leave a mark.
Overall, "Hands" explores the tension between emotional openness and self-protection, and the desire for physical touch as a means of bridging that gap. It is a bold and raw expression of vulnerability and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
You never knew the words that I was waiting for
You never understood what I needed to hear from you
My body was a wall you couldn't pass
I put up a barrier that you couldn't break through
Touch my skin
Touch my body
Make it feel real
Make our connection genuine
Give me scars that won't heal, no
Create emotional wounds that won't go away
You never had the hands that I was holding on
You were never the one I wanted to hold onto
My body was a wall that he drew on
Someone else left their mark on me
Touch my bones
Delve deeper into my soul
Let's get higher
Let's elevate our love
And smile, small things make us bleed
Even the smallest problems can cause us pain
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make our love unforgettable
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make our relationship as important as a scar
Believe me tonight
Trust me right now
Believe me tonight
Trust in this moment
Believe me tonight
Believe what I'm saying at this point in time
Believe me tonight
Trust me right here, right now
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make our relationship significant
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make our love a memorable experience
Let's make our love a scar
Let's make our relationship a lasting impression
Let's make this love a scar
Let's make our love unforgettable
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dynmk
How many scars do you have?
Previously on dynmk
Hi-One x Wädé - Heatin Up → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN4DRhaubbc
DNTST x Fluxxy - Indelible → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO5dODTF5u4
Chloë Rona - F.I.A → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBahbnVVm1Y
Tyne - Somebodies Something → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-s9qQTT8So
thefame - Kamé House → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KscJu1GkH94
@bellawest
You don't need to be a stoner to love this kind of music 😍
@selennmusic_mvmnt
Sublime chanson et magnifique chaîne pour découvrir la musique !!!
@dynmk
How many scars do you have?
Previously on dynmk
Hi-One x Wädé - Heatin Up → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN4DRhaubbc
DNTST x Fluxxy - Indelible → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO5dODTF5u4
Chloë Rona - F.I.A → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBahbnVVm1Y
Tyne - Somebodies Something → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-s9qQTT8So
thefame - Kamé House → http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KscJu1GkH94
@jesswhite5827
This is the stuff you get high and get lost in 🌌☄
@vanityra5145
is that whale emoji a hint to star trek 4
@futuramusic9255
Stunning track!! :)
@diegoalferink8479
This is such a good song for long night drives. Believe me try it
@kingzagan6752
This is beautiful.
@yellowtinted
This fits my mood rn
@trapcats4409
that good shit as usual <3 ;)