London-based alt-pop artist Nxdia explores themes of desire, identity, and uninhibited self-expression in their song "Body on Me," a daring, flirtatious anthem from their debut mixtape, ‘I Promise No One’s Watching.’
I’d choose to feel intensely rather than return to numbness.
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With raw honesty and total abandon, “Body on Me” is a song with no reservations. From its initial lyric to its last exclamation, Nxdia’s captivating new single pulsates with energy, passion, and life – an audacious and seductive alt-pop declaration of desire and closeness. It’s the type of track that lingers on your skin and seeps into your soul: You’ll find yourself wanting to sing along, shout along, and articulate all the daring thoughts that usually go unexpressed.
Driven by authentic vulnerability and playful confidence, “Body on Me” is steamy, magnetic, and completely unforgettable – much like the love it reflects.
I crave you like the pills
behind the counter that hit
I desire you so intensely,
my fingers tremble with it
And we could have all the
wealth in the world
But no amount of money
could buy us this
You’re unlike anyone else
حاول على فكرة ولا نفس الشي
فاهم؟ مش بتكلم
ماهم the same
ما عنديش معنى،
يمكن يكون سر
اللي بناخده دي
they don’t know,
but we will
I Promise No One’s Watching – Nxdia
“‘Body on Me’ is my favorite track on my new mixtape,” the London-born Egyptian-Sudanese singer/songwriter shares with Atwood Magazine. “It’s shameless, cheeky, and flirty on the surface, yet it delves into a deep obsession for someone. When you crave someone this much, it feels almost absurd, yet it’s so genuine! It's about a love that allows you to be authentically yourself – even in your quirkiest form – without caring who’s observing.”
I change my hair,
you change your clothes
My inexpensive tattoos feel like home
Kiss me until my lips are bruised
I promise no one’s watching you
It’s this wild dedication – chaotic, profound, and all-encompassing – that forms the heart of “Body on Me.” Composed as part of Nxdia’s daring debut mixtape I Promise No One’s Watching (released on June 13 via Bxdger Records) and serving as its ‘focus track,’ the song vibrates with urgency and intensity. “To be honest, I aimed to capture that moment when you realize there’s something deeper than physical attraction between you and someone else,” they explain. “When a one-night stand evolves into sleepovers and your text threads never seem to end… That craving is the central force that surpasses everything.”
The chorus alone justifies the experience: “Not just a body, you’re somebody / What a body, you’re somebody to me.” It’s catchy, undeniably – but it’s layered with heartfelt sincerity. “No more nonchalance!” Nxdia proclaims. “Feel loudly and with pride – it doesn’t matter if the other person reciprocates. I would much rather exist alongside someone who may not feel the same than live with the regret of never expressing my thoughts.”
Not just a body, you’re somebody
What a body, you’re somebody to me
Not just a body, you’re somebody
What a body, want your body on me
Not just a body, you’re somebody
What a body, you’re somebody to me
Not just a body, you’re somebody
What a body, want your body on me
“It was challenging because I wanted the track to be both playful and flirty, capturing those initial phases when you’re trying to figure someone out and engaged in this dance with them,” they elaborate. “It’s filled with nerves and anticipation, and whenever I sense that with someone, I love how it feels and how it translates. Lines like ‘it’s ironic and it might catch you off guard, my boxer shorts are super dry’ make me chuckle every time I perform them live. The Arabic section is intended to be slightly secretive while expressing genuine emotions. ‘فاهمة ليه مش بتتعملي معاهم the same’ translates to ‘I get why you don’t treat others the same’ – it acknowledges that we’re aware that something is unique about this, but whether the other person is willing to confront it is another matter. I realize that fear stems from care, and sometimes from caring too much. It's daunting to put yourself out there, but we owe it to each other to be honest and not to feign indifference.”
Like the rest of I Promise No One’s Watching, “Body on Me” blurs the divide between our private and public selves – between our feelings
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London-based alt-pop artist Nxdia explores themes of desire, identity, and fearless self-expression in their new track “Body on Me,” a daring, playful, and intense anthem from their debut mixtape 'I Promise No One’s Watching.'