As a singer, Naaz initially gained media attention as a participant in the Holland's Got Talent TV show in 2014, but her independent career in electronic indie pop seriously took off in 2016 when she started to release singles on Spotify. 'Sadboy' (2016) was the first, although Naaz herself feels that was "just a sketch". She considers 'Words' (2017) to be her proper début song.
Naaz released a string of singles and two EPs: Bits of Naaz (2018) and The Beautiful Struggle (2019).
She disappeared from the spotlights for a year or two, battled some demons and returned as an independent artist in May 2022 - a woman rather than a girl, relocated from Rotterdam to Amsterdam - with the single 'Sad Violins' and, in January 2023, the album Never Have I Ever.
proud of me
Naaz Lyrics
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Ah, ahh-ahh (Ooh-ooh)
Ah, ahh-ahh (Ooh-ooh)
Ahh-ahh (Ooh-ooh)
You define love for me
Your name's in my dictionary
I sense it every time you speak
Dripping on my skin, burning me with passion
I can feel your warmth when we're not even touching
You have left your mark, the better kind of scarring
Showing everyone my scars now
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
You are so proud of me, you are so proud of me
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
I am so proud of me, I am so proud of me
Everything feels new again
I know that's quite impossible
But you make it feel possible
The feeling is just as real as reality 'cause you are
Dripping on my skin, burning me with passion
I can feel your warmth when we're not even touching
You have left your mark, the better kind of scarring
I show it to everyone
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
You are so proud of me, you are so proud of me
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
I am so proud of me, I am so proud of me
My best friend, you make me feel at my best
My best friend, you make me feel at my best
Uh, uh
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
You are so proud of me, you are so proud of me
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
I am so proud of me, I am so proud of me
Naaz's song "Proud of Me" is a beautiful love song that describes the deep affection between two individuals. The opening lines "You define love for me/ Your name's in my dictionary" express the emotional connection with the person she loves. Naaz feels that every time they speak, she senses their love, which feels like a heart leak that drips onto her skin and sets her ablaze with passion. Even when they are not touching, Naaz can feel their warmth, and this love has left a mark on her that feels like a better kind of scarring. She feels so comfortable with her lover that she can show her scars to everyone.
The chorus "You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame/ You are so proud of me, you are so proud of me/ You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame/ I am so proud of me, I am so proud of me" expresses the feeling of being proud of oneself through the eyes of a loved one. Naaz feels that this person takes away all her insecurities and feelings of blame, and accepts her for who she is. In return, she feels proud of herself, knowing that she has someone who supports her no matter what.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to love, acceptance, and self-love, and how they all are intertwined as they support each other. Naaz has expressed these emotions through her beautiful and evocative lyrics that will resonate with anyone who has experienced love.
Line by Line Meaning
You define love for me
You are my definition of love
Your name's in my dictionary
You are always on my mind
I sense it every time you speak
Your words touch me deeply
Like you suffer of a heart leak
Your emotions spill out of you
Dripping on my skin, burning me with passion
Your love ignites me
I can feel your warmth when we're not even touching
Your presence warms me up
You have left your mark, the better kind of scarring
You have impacted me positively
Showing everyone my scars now
I am now confident to share my past struggles
You take away my shame, melt all the ice cold blame
You help me overcome my negative feelings
You are so proud of me, you are so proud of me
You appreciate and recognize my accomplishments
I am so proud of me, I am so proud of me
I have learned to appreciate myself
Everything feels new again
You bring a fresh perspective into my life
I know that's quite impossible
I didn't think it was achievable
But you make it feel possible
You make the impossible seem possible
The feeling is just as real as reality 'cause you are
Your impact on my life is tangible
My best friend, you make me feel at my best
You are my closest confidant and supporter
Writer(s): Naaz Mohammad, Teodor Runsio, Frans Torell
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