Their debut album New Earth is a new direction for the band following their 2019 EP Exposure, which acts as a primer for the eventual return to foggy club spaces where freedom and dancing abounds.
Electricity
Nuovo Testamento Lyrics
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You keep saying that I'm the one
But I know my own way home
My ability
I am my own man baby
But there's something between us electricity
Even with my power it still turns me on
Cause when you read my mind
You're gonna shock me
So boy won't you dance with me tonight
Everything is spinning when I look in your eyes
Boy, won't you dance with me tonight
But you know it's hard
Hard for me
Me to let
Let you be
My love
Drinking in my sweet alone
My satisfaction can be confusing
But when you're close to me
Your proximity
I'm losing focus baby
I can do this dance alone, divinity
Best on my own, like to be solo
But when you're on the floor
I think I want some more
You're gonna show me
I don't want your love
So boy won't you dance with me tonight
Everything is spinning when I look in your eyes
Boy, won't you dance with me tonight
But you know it's hard
Hard for me
Me to let
Let you be
My love
In the song "Electricity", Nuovo Testamento sings about the paradoxical feelings of independence and vulnerability when it comes to love. The lyrics suggest that while the singer fancies themselves as a strong, independent person, there's something about their love interest that makes them feel electrically charged and drawn to them. The chorus of the song emphasizes this internal conflict, asking the love interest to dance with them despite the difficulty of letting go of their autonomy.
The first verse establishes the tension between the singer and their love interest. The singer acknowledges that they've told the love interest to move on, but the love interest keeps insisting that they are the right match. Although the singer recognizes their own ability and self-sufficiency, there's a "spark" between them and the love interest that the singer can't deny. The second verse echoes this push and pull. Although the singer is content with their independence, their love interest's proximity causes them to lose focus and want more.
The song overall is a bittersweet exploration of the difficulties of falling in love when you're used to being self-reliant, and the chorus puts a spotlight on the internal struggle one feels when they must choose between letting their guard down and opening themselves up to another person.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep telling you move on
I frequently attempt to persuade you to let go and move on from our relationship.
You keep saying that I'm the one
You persistently believe that I'm the one for you, despite my attempts to convince you otherwise.
But I know my own way home
I am confident in my ability to navigate my own path and make decisions for myself.
My ability
I possess the capability and competence to succeed on my own without anyone else's help.
I am my own man baby
I am a self-sufficient and independent individual.
But there's something between us electricity
Despite my independence, there's an undeniable chemistry and attraction between us.
Even with my power it still turns me on
Even with my personal power and autonomy, the feeling of being with you still excites me.
Cause when you read my mind
Because when you understand me intuitively without me having to vocalize my thoughts,
And your eyes meet mine
and our eyes connect in a moment of mutual understanding and recognition,
You're gonna shock me
you have the power to surprise and startle me in the best way possible.
So boy won't you dance with me tonight
So won't you join me on the dance floor and share a moment of closeness and intimacy tonight?
Everything is spinning when I look in your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes, the world seems to revolve around us and everything else fades away.
But you know it's hard
However, you understand that it can be difficult for me to fully let myself be vulnerable and open.
Hard for me
It's a challenge for me to relinquish control and allow myself to be fully swept up in love and passion.
Me to let
It's difficult for me to allow
Let you be
You to be yourself without feeling like I need to control or change you.
My love
My affections and emotions towards you.
Drinking in my sweet alone
Enjoying my own company and basking in my independence.
My satisfaction can be confusing
Sometimes my contentment with being alone can conflict with my desire for intimacy and connection.
But when you're close to me
However, when you're in my presence,
Your proximity
Your physical closeness to me
I'm losing focus baby
I become entranced by you and my attention becomes fixated on you.
I can do this dance alone, divinity
I can thrive and succeed on my own, as if guided by some divine force within me.
Best on my own, like to be solo
I typically function best when I'm alone and enjoy my independence.
But when you're on the floor
However, when you're out on the dance floor,
I think I want some more
I start to crave more of you and our connection.
You're gonna show me
You have the ability to reveal and teach me things about myself and love that I never knew before.
I don't want your love
I'm not seeking your love or affection at this moment.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Chelsey Crowley
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