Love and South have been close friends since childhood and have played in bands that were often booked on the same bill. Both of them come from a mixed background; Love is of Iranian and Nigerian descent, and South is of Jamaican and Australian descent. (Georgia South's father, William South, is also a musician). They formed a band together in 2014 named BRAATS, releasing the song "Bad Bitches" under that name. Later that year they settled on the name Nova Twins, and released their first song "Bassline Bitch" under that name, in April 2015. That song attracted the attention of independent label Robotunes, which signed them and released their first self-titled EP in 2016.
After a show at French festival Rencontres Trans Musicales in December 2016, Nova Twins spent most of 2017 touring multiple countries and supported Prophets of Rage, after which Tom Morello named them "the best band you've never heard of". They have since supported Wolf Alice, Little Simz, Dream Wife, Black Honey, and Skunk Anansie. In 2017 they self-released the singles "Thelma & Louise" and "Mood Swings", and started their own custom clothing line called Bad Stitches.
In 2018, Nova Twins self-released the singles "Hit Girl" and "Lose Your Head". They continued to tour with shows in Europe and America, including an appearance at the Afropunk festival in Brooklyn. Towards the end of that year they started recording their debut album with producer Jim Abbiss. In 2019, they toured with Fever 333 and again Prophets of Rage. The singles "Devil's Face" and "Vortex" from their upcoming album were released with accompanying music videos. They also collaborated with several brands, including Dr Martens on a global campaign, contributing both music and visuals. It was revealed later in the year that they had been signed to Fever 333's label 333 Wreckords Crew.
Their debut album Who Are the Girls? was released on February 28, 2020.[ Who Are the Girls? received positive reviews at Kerrang!, Crash, and elsewhere. The band won Best U.K. Breakthrough Band in the 2020 Heavy Music Awards. Their second album Supernova was released on June 17, 2022. Supernova was shortlisted for the 2022 Mercury Prize.
Taxi
NOVA TWINS Lyrics
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We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
Driver take a back seat
99 miles done
Vendetta and a handgun
Sitting in the backseat
With a muzzle as your mouthpiece
I spill them like a nose bleed
Always keep my shirt clean
Pull up
I'm gonna take your crown
I'm gonna, I'm gonna bleed you out
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
I'm gonna burn it down
Even the, even the royals bow
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
(We demand it by the hour)
(We devour, control, power)
Riding in pink Cadillacs
You're moving slow, we're driving fast
In the trunk, hands at your back
We're gonna take all that you have
Pull up
I'm gonna take your crown
I'm gonna, I'm gonna bleed you out
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
I'm gonna burn it down
Even the, even the royals bow
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
I'm gonna take your crown
I'm gonna, I'm gonna bleed you out
Riding in pink Cadillacs
I'm gonna take your crown
I'm gonna, I'm gonna bleed you out
Gonna take all that you have
I'm gonna take your crown
I'm gonna, I'm gonna bleed you out
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
I'm gonna burn it down
Even the, even the royals bow
We demand it by the hour
We devour, control, power
Pull up
The lyrics to NOVA TWINS's song "Taxi" describe a sense of empowerment and control that the singer feels. The repeated refrain "We devour, control, power / We demand it by the hour" emphasizes their desire for agency and domination. The verses describe taking control by force, riding in a taxi with a muzzle on the driver's mouth and a vendetta and a handgun in the backseat. The chorus reinforces the idea of taking someone's crown and bleeding them out, demanding power and control even from the royals.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on power dynamics, with the singer reclaiming agency from those who have traditionally held it. The imagery of being in a taxi and driving fast in a pink Cadillac suggests a sense of urgency and momentum, as if the singer is on a mission to claim what they feel is rightfully theirs. The lyrics suggest that they do not care about rules or boundaries, and are willing to do what it takes to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
We devour, control, power
We consume, dominate, and possess authority
We demand it by the hour
We require it consistently and frequently
Pull up in a taxi
Arrive in a vehicle for hire
Driver take a back seat
Let the passenger lead and take control
99 miles done
Traveled a significant distance
Vendetta and a handgun
Seeking revenge and carrying a firearm
Sitting in the backseat
Occupying the rear of the vehicle
With a muzzle as your mouthpiece
Forced to remain silent
I spill them like a nose bleed
Easily and naturally sharing information or feelings
Always keep my shirt clean
Maintain a pristine appearance
I'm gonna take your crown
I will usurp your position of power
I'm gonna, I'm gonna bleed you out
I will exhaust or drain you of resources
Even the, even the royals bow
Even those of the highest social class submit to us
Riding in pink Cadillacs
Traveling in luxury and style
You're moving slow, we're driving fast
We are more efficient and productive than you
In the trunk, hands at your back
Held captive and restrained
We're gonna take all that you have
We plan to appropriate all your possessions
I'm gonna burn it down
I will destroy what you have built
We demand it by the hour
We require it consistently and frequently
Pull up
Arrive at the designated location
Writer(s): Amy Love, Georgia South
Contributed by Stella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jhenniferquinn8942
Cyberpunk needs to call these GALS ASAP
Just saying
@thenattiepoo8462
It definitely has that vibe
@jhenniferquinn8942
@@thenattiepoo8462 hell yeah xD
@aaroncastro4081
literally what i was thinking
@Skyelilith
Ooooh yess
@NayrAnur
My thoughts exactly.
@kengray1663
Glad bmth is helping them get some recognition in a time when bands can't tour because they deserve it.
@kyeflow5512
i love their music
@AnimeBoysOnly
Thanks for breaking the mold! FINALLY some black women in rock being fly as hell
@sickchiq7365
Rico nasty is American artists she mixes hip hop with rock you should also check her out