With her previous hit singles such as; “Animals”, “Bang that drum”, “Mind the gap” and "Never Played the Bass" the sensation Nabiha succeeded in moving beyond borders to create an international buzz and to become an artist to watch in the worldwide music community.
Famed blogger and influencer Perez Hilton is a fan. Tastemaking network VH1 is a repeat supporter. Her recent European single, the massively addictive thumper "Bang That Drum," shot straight to the Top 5 and camped out for more than six weeks on the iTunes Sales Chart. The track also peaked at No. 1 on the UK Urban Chart and at No. 4 on the UK Club Chart.
Things have been falling firmly into place for Nabiha, as she has followed up her initial wave of success with yet another smash hit, this time in the form of the sassy, now-signature anthem "Animals."
"Animals" has scratched and clawed its way to the upper echelon of chart space and beyond. The song is dedicated to the dedicated legion of fans that makes it possible for Nabiha to live out her dream as an artist by constantly supporting her music.
"I love to mix genres, and one of the things I love about 'Animals' is that it surprises," she said about the banger that you will find impossible to expunge from your brain. "First with the beats, then I start rapping, and then with a full on pop-hook in the chorus. The mix of both worlds excites me."
It excites listeners, too! The track ascended to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Chart and UK Urban Chart. This making it her 4th no. 1 in the UK Urban Chart.
“Animals is gaining serious traction throughout Europe and US, with airplay and topping club, Shazam and Itunes charts.
Clearly, Nabiha is not only establishing herself but she has seriously upped her game and are become a true international presence, entering and then dominating a whole new league. Every move propels her to new heights and leaves the media and fans both marveling and wondering if there is anything she can't do as well as what she plans to do next.
Nabiha's history is thus: She released her first international album More Cracks, which saw the singer enjoying consistent success with a string of hit & Gold/Platinum selling singles: "Deep Sleep," "The Enemy," "Trouble" and "Never Played the Bass." Nabiha then went on to win the European Border Breakers Award, The African Achievement Awards not to mention several Danish Music Award nominations.
She didn't stop there. In fact, she was merely starting. She quickly followed up with her second album, Mind the Gap, which included the hits "Ask Yourself" and the title track. The singles was also certified with gold and platinum status for streaming and download, and the album was nominated for a Danish Music Award as Pop Album of the Year, while Nabiha herself was nominated as Female Artist of the Year.
Mind the Gap has earned elevated status as an international hit in countries around Europe. In the UK, the single entered at No. 1 on the Urban Chart, at No. 2 in the UK Club Chart and at No.3 in the UK Pop Charts.
It's Nabiha's distinct sound, along with her West African roots and her colorful upbringing in Copenhagen, that has shaped her sound and her style, and she has emerged as unique female figure in the world of pop, soul and electronic. Her sound, her style, and her story have made her quite the head-turner and she is on the verge of huge things.
Nabiha has received nominations at various prestigious award shows such as Danish Music Awards, African Achievement Awards, Zulu Awards and many more, in categories such as "New Artist of The Year," "New Talent of The Year," "Female Artist of The Year," "Listeners Hit of The Year" and "Urban Hit of The Year," to name a few. Apart from award shows and nominations, she has also toured with James Morrison, Jason Derulo and Jamie Cullum.
Nabiha sings that she is "just busy dancin'" in "Animals." But in reality, she has been busy doing so much more. She is on the precipice of even bigger things. Get on board with Nabiha now, so you can say you were there from the beginning.
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Fearless
Nabiha Lyrics
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Bought all of the lies
Felt so far from glory
Kept shutting my eyes
(Pre-)
We give and we take, create then break
We got fire in the soul
Wasting away, to numb all the pain, mmm
Scared to get old and being alone
Throwing away what we rightfully own
Who's to decide what's wrong and what's right
()
If we could be fearless, fearless
Every heart knows, that's where the love grows
Fearless, fearless
Let all your love show
Then there'll be no more fear
()
Caught up in the system
Forgetting that I
I'm living and breathing
I won't fall out of life
(Pre-)
We give and we take, create then break
We got fire in the soul
But we do as we're told
Wasting away, to numb all the pain, mmm
Scared to get old and being alone
Throwing away what we rightfully own
Who's to decide what's wrong and what's right
()
If we could be fearless, fearless
Every heart knows, that's where the love grows
Fearless, fearless
Let all your love show
Then there'll be no more fear
(Bridge)
Fire in my soul, I got fire in my soul
And I got fire in my soul, and I got fire in my soul
Heard all of the stories
Now minding my own!
()
If we could be fearless, fearless
Every heart knows, that's where the love grows
Fearless, fearless
Let all your love show
Then there'll be no more fear
The song "Fearless" by Nabiha talks about overcoming fear and living life to the fullest. The first few lines of the song describe how the world can be full of lies and disappointments, but instead of giving in to fear and shutting one's eyes, it's time to face reality and tackle life. The pre-chorus describes the paradox of life, where individuals create things only to break them, and although we have a fire burning in our souls, we still do what we're told to the point that we numb the pain. The chorus talks about the importance of being fearless; if individuals can let go of their fear, their hearts will be free to love and grow, and fear will no longer have a hold on their lives.
The second verse of the song talks about the struggles of living in a system where one can forget that one is living and breathing. Here, the singer of the song finds it important to continue living life to the fullest, not to fall out of life. The pre-chorus further emphasizes the paradox of life, where we are sometimes scared to grow old and be alone, leading us to throw away what we've earned. The song then asks, "Who's to decide what's wrong and what's right?" indicating that fear can often be a result of societal expectations that are not necessarily aligned with our individual needs.
In the bridge, the song talks about the fire in one's soul, which reminds us that we all have the potential for greatness if only we can face our fears. Finally, in the last lines of the song, the singer says that she is done with listening to all the stories and will now mind her own, indicating a newfound sense of independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Heard all of the stories
I have listened to all the stories and narratives around me.
Bought all of the lies
I have believed in all the deceitful and misleading things I have been told.
Felt so far from glory
I have felt like I am nowhere near succeeding or achieving greatness.
Kept shutting my eyes
I have been closing my eyes to avoid seeing the truth or reality.
We give and we take, create then break
We tend to give and receive, create and destroy things.
We got fire in the soul
We have passion and spark inside us.
But we do as we're told
However, we still follow or comply with what others instruct or dictate us to do.
Wasting away, to numb all the pain, mmm
We end up wasting away our time and energy, trying to anaesthetize ourselves from the pain or difficulties we go through.
Scared to get old and being alone
We are afraid of growing old and dying without anyone by our side.
Throwing away what we rightfully own
We discard or relinquish the things we genuinely own or deserve.
Who's to decide what's wrong and what's right
There is no definite authority that determines what is ethical and what is not.
If we could be fearless, fearless
If we could be brave, undaunted,
Every heart knows, that's where the love grows
Every individual knows that it is in this state that love flourishes.
Let all your love show
Let all the love and affection you harbor within you to be expressed outwardly.
Then there'll be no more fear
If we can overcome our fears, love can have a chance to blossom fully without any hindrances.
Caught up in the system
Being drawn into the system or structure of the society that I am a part of.
Forgetting that I
Overlooking the fact that I am valuable and significant.
I'm living and breathing
I am still existing, alive, and healthy.
I won't fall out of life
I will not give up trying to exist, live, and enjoy my life.
Fire in my soul, I got fire in my soul
I have an intense passion and zeal within me.
And I got fire in my soul, and I got fire in my soul
And I still have that powerful passion within me even amidst difficulties.
Now minding my own!
Now focusing on my own life, not being swayed by other people's opinions, views, or stories.
Writer(s): William Edward Simister Copyright: Universal Music Publishing AB
Contributed by Jonathan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.