Hot Like Wow (2007 to 2008)
Oh's debut album Hot Like Wow was produced by Space Cowboy and released in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2008 by Tiger Trax Records, with songs featured on the American TV shows Ugly Betty, Gossip Girl and So You Think You Can Dance. On July 16, 2011, the title track "Hot Like Wow" was featured on So You Think You Can Dance for the second time. The album was preceded by three singles: "My Egyptian Lover", "Something 4 the Weekend" and "N.A.D.I.A. O.H." from 2007 to 2008. The album was however supported by the release of the single, "Got Your Number", that bought her international attention on the American TV series, Gossip Girl.
Colours (2009 to 2012)
Oh worked once again with Space Cowboy on her second studio album, Colours, released on May 8, 2011. Singles from the album, "Taking Over the Dancefloor", which received airplay on BBC Radio 1's The Scott Mills Show, and "No Bueno", showcase a moombahton style and were named Song of the Day by Popjustice on 21 March and June 27, 2011, respectively.
Hiatus and modelling (2013-present)
Since 2012, Oh has not released any new material despite suggesting otherwise. She has since pursued a career in modelling. It is unclear if Oh plans on returning to music. A demo of a song with singer and producer MNEK dated from 2012 allegedly called "Radio Religion" surfaced online in 2021 but it was never officially released.
Colours
Nadia Oh Lyrics
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Paint balloons and aeroplanes, aeroplanes
I want your rainbow love, love, love
I want your rainbow love, love, love
Nadia up in the club
Who knew I'd fall in love
He was on the dancefloor
He was so trashed, so they kicked them out
Took him outside and they fucked him up
Ran, ran, ran, your shit out of luck
Now were in the bathroom, passing out
He was horny, so I helped him out
He said
Purple skies and candy rain, candy rain
Paint balloons and aeroplanes, aeroplanes
I want your rainbow love, love, love
I want your rainbow love, love, love
I can see colours in my mind x 5
And I think, I can hear, I can feel
Rainbows in the sky
I can touch, I can taste it and I feel
Rainbows in the sky x 4
Dancing in the doorway, making out
Girls in the bathroom, won't let me out
Sucking on lemon, at the bar
Never really cared, who you said you are
Cuz I can see a rainbow up in the clouds
The club stood still but still fucking loud
Purple skies and candy rain, candy rain
Paint balloons and aeroplanes, aeroplanes
I want your rainbow love, love, love
I want your rainbow love, love, love
I can see colours in my mind x 5
And I think, I can hear, I can feel
Rainbows in the sky
I can touch, I can taste it and I feel
Rainbows in the sky x 4
Purple skies and candy rain, candy rain
Paint balloons and aeroplanes, aeroplanes
I want your rainbow love, love, love
I want your rainbow love, love, love
The song "Colours" by Nadia Oh features an energetic beat and playful lyrics that are both fun and suggestive. The opening lines describe vivid imagery of purple skies and candy rain, suggesting a dreamlike state that is heightened by the use of psychedelic language. This imagery is further emphasized by the mention of paint balloons and aeroplanes, further suggesting a playful and whimsical state of mind. Nadia then repeats her desire for "rainbow love" three times, which could be interpreted as a longing for a love that is vibrant, passionate, and full of different emotions.
The second verse tells the story of Nadia meeting a man in a club, and the whirlwind romance that follows. The man is described as "spazzing out" and "trashed", which could suggest a state of intoxication or a carefree attitude. The two eventually end up in the bathroom, where the man expresses his desire for "rainbow love". The use of this phrase suggests that the man is also searching for something beyond the ordinary and mundane.
Throughout the rest of the song, Nadia continues to describe the vivid colors and sensations that she experiences, suggesting that the club is a place where she can escape into a world of color and passion. The chorus repeats the same lines from the beginning of the song, emphasizing the imagery of purple skies, candy rain, paint balloons, and aeroplanes. Overall, the song is a playful and suggestive portrayal of the pleasures and sensory delights of nightlife.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple skies and candy rain, candy rain
Nadia is in a state of euphoria where everything around her appears magical and colorful.
Paint balloons and aeroplanes, aeroplanes
In her mind, Nadia envisions colorful balloons and planes flying in the sky, adding to the surreal setting.
I want your rainbow love, love, love
Nadia craves intense and vibrant love that's reminiscent of a rainbow's colorful display.
I can see colours in my mind x 5
Nadia is convinced that she's experiencing visual hallucinations and is able to see colorful imagery in her own mind.
And I think, I can hear, I can feel
Nadia believes her senses are heightened, enabling her to hear and truly feel every beat and sound of the music playing in the club.
Rainbows in the sky
I can touch, I can taste it and I feel
Rainbows in the sky x 4
Nadia's vivid imagination allows her to vividly experience rainbow sensory sensations such as touching and tasting this colorful occurrence.
Girls in the bathroom, won't let me out
Despite having a transcendent time in the club, Nadia finds herself physically trapped by the girls in the bathroom, unable to fully enjoy the experience.
Contributed by Kylie V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.