Novo Amor is Portuguese for New Love. The artist confirmed in a tweet that the name had a "Portuguese/Latin" origin and stated in an interview that he went through a break-up in 2012 before he started producing, and that led to this name as he found his "New Love" in Music.
On 26 May 2017, Bathing Beach, the second of Novo Amor's EPs, was released via AllPoints, the in-house label of Believe Recordings.
On 19 October 2018, Lacey released his debut solo record Birthplace.
On 30 July 2020 he announced the upcoming release of his second solo album, Cannot Be, Whatsoever, slated to arrive on 6 November 2020.
Ontario
Novo Amor Lyrics
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bring your foal.
Cold shawl, near swallow
skin and soul.
All preying on your old scrawl
of your front crawl, on your bone.
Oh, painted on your own wall
in an oval, ring your goal.
All your love overgrown,
all your body undersold,
all above, all your waiting coming home.
Hollow all your arrows,
all aglow.
Follow, you’re Apollo,
us below,
all praying in your
shallows, I’ll hallow,
overflow,
oh, scaling all your shadows
to your marrow,
to atone.
The lyrics of Novo Amor's "Ontario" illustrate a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The first verse paints a picture of someone holding onto everything they possess, perhaps indicating a sense of guardedness or reluctance to let go. The imagery of a foal and a shawl suggest youth and protection but also fragility. The use of near swallow and skin and soul portrays a closeness to nature and a connection to the self. The old scrawl and front crawl on the bone indicate a sense of nostalgia or reminiscence that is both personal and physical. The oval painted on your own wall is a potent metaphor for the limitations we impose on ourselves through our own perceptions.
The chorus is a meditation on the theme of love and belonging. All your love overgrown and all your body undersold indicate a sense of wasted potential, of not living up to one's own expectations. The line all above, all your waiting coming home suggests a desire for acceptance and a longing to find a place of belonging. The second verse adds an element of spiritual reflection to the song. Hollow all your arrows and all aglow suggest a clearing of one's own internal obstacles and a sense of empowerment. The refrain of follow, you're Apollo, us below, all praying in your shallows, I'll hallow, overflow, oh, scaling all your shadows to your marrow, to atone adds a sense of reverence and surrender to a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold all in your holdall,
Gather everything you have in one place, in your luggage,
bring your foal.
Bring your young horse with you,
Cold shawl, near swallow
The shawl may be cold, and the birds nearby are swallows,
skin and soul.
Both your outer appearance and your inner being,
All preying on your old scrawl
Everything is trying to influence or change the way you move or write, in reference to swimming or writing,
of your front crawl, on your bone.
Specifically referring to the swimming style, as well as a metaphor relating to our innermost feelings and thoughts,
Oh, painted on your own wall
The things that surround you are there because you put them there, intentionally or not,
in an oval, ring your goal.
In the shape of a circle or oval, your objective is within reach,
All your love overgrown,
The love you once had has grown too much and become tangled,
all your body undersold,
Your physical form is not being appreciated for what it is worth,
all above, all your waiting coming home.
Everything you have been waiting and hoping for is finally coming to fruition,
Hollow all your arrows,
Your attempts to reach your target have been futile and fruitless,
all aglow.
Despite your struggles, you still shine brightly,
Follow, you’re Apollo,
In Greek mythology, Apollo was a god of many things, including music, archery, and prophecy - this line could mean to keep going and keep striving for greatness, as Apollo did,
us below,
The rest of us look up to you, consider you better than us,
all praying in your shallows, I’ll hallow,
While we are all in the shallow waters of life, you are deeper and more meaningful - I will honor and respect you for that,
overflow,
Brimming with emotions or ideas,
oh, scaling all your shadows
Trying to understand and overcome the darker aspects of your personality and/or past,
to your marrow,
To your very core, the essence of who you are,
to atone.
To make amends for any mistakes, seeking redemption and forgiveness for anything that needs to be made right.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ALI JOHN MEREDITH-LACEY, EDWARD JAMIE TULLETT
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@ricox4127
Hold all in your holdall
Bring your foal
Cold shawl, near swallow
Skin and soul
All preying on your old scrawl
Of your front crawl, on your bone
Oh, painted on your own wall
In an oval, ring your goal
All your love overgrown
All your body undersold
All above, all your waiting coming home
Hollow all your arrows
All aglow
Follow, you’re Apollo
Us below
All praying in your shallows
I’ll hallow
Overflow
Oh, scaling all your shadows
To your marrow
To atone
@bhibaala
Am so glad I found people who listen to these kinds of songs. Luv you.
@pinkbubblesgummi520
Luv you too :’)
@moonxx7625
luv u too 🤍
@bhibaala
@@moonxx7625 Aww thank you so much sweetie
@bhibaala
@@pinkbubblesgummi520 🤍 Thank you :)
@moonxx7625
@@bhibaala ❤️ u so sweet beb
@neeha9449
Never skip a video with an ocean background ❤
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🤣🤣
@akhil9118
The Indonesian meme guys😂🤣🤣
@dievasvovka1921
When the intro sound hits at 0:08 i visualise a beautiful sunset near the beach where are your wife, your kids, your friends you all laughing, some of us crying, but its happy tears and we looking to the sunset and we feel like that we finally figured out what life is about.