'No (Doesn't Mean Convince Me)' is a song about normalised sexual harassment and taking your power back in these situations.

//Lyrics//

Lights out
Under a veil of darkness
Haze of alcohol
Feel your eyes
Following me
My senses stir

I’m the prey
You’re the hunter
Anonymous
Not responsible

No doesn’t mean convince me
I said no, doesn’t mean convince me
No doesn’t mean convince me
I said no, doesn’t mean convince me

I’m done
With feeling like a piece of meat
I’m human too
It’s time
This normalised behaviour
Is put to sleep

I’m a person
You’re a predator
Identified
Held responsible

No doesn’t mean convince me
I said no, doesn’t mean convince me
No doesn’t mean convince me
I said no, doesn’t mean convince me

Sexualised then demonised when we don't reciprocate
Sexualised then demonised when we don't
(I know my mind)
Sexualised then demonised when we don't reciprocate
(I know my mind and I won’t play)
Sexualised then demonised when we don't

I know my mind
I know my mind and I won’t play
I know my mind
I know my mind and I won’t play

How many times do I have to tell you to leave me alone?
Didn’t you hear me the first time?
I said no

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(DE)HUMANISE EP released 7 May 2021
℗ & © Naz & Ella 2021
Written, recorded & produced by Nasreen Toorabally and Ella Patenall
All live instruments and vocals performed by Nasreen Toorabally and Ella Patenall except cello in ‘Flux’ played by Polina Kermesh
Drums programmed by Dan Lucas at Anchor Baby Recording
Mixed by Dan Lucas at Anchor Baby Recording
Mastered by Charlie Francis

No (Doesn't Mean Convince Me)

Fusing a gritty, grunge-infused aura with traditional folk-inspired musicality, Naz & Ella channel their anger and frustration at the world through tightly wound harmonies and intricate guitar riffs.

Blending influences such as The Cranberries, Nirvana and PJ Harvey, the north London-based duo’s raw and intimate sound captivates listeners, with their delicate but defiant vocals front and centre.