Real Name: Valeria (Alla) Perfilova. Born on April… Read Full Bio ↴Stage Name: Valeriya
Real Name: Valeria (Alla) Perfilova. Born on April 17,1968. In Atkarsk, Saratov Oblast, (former Soviet Union) Russia
She has sold millions of albums, regularly sells out stadiums and arenas and boasts in Russia the similar stardom status as the likes of Madonna and Celine Dion in the World.
Revealed in the August issue of Forbes magazine, in the list of the 50 best paid Russian celebrity actors, athletes, authors and musicians, Valeriya was ranked 9th.
Valeriya has recorded 8 top-selling albums and has shot 30 videos. Her next album features collaborations with a number of European and US writers and producers including Robin Gibb, David Richards (Queen, David Bowie), Martin Kierszenbaum (Sting, DJ Shadow), Dylan Burns (BodyRockers), Simon Gogerly (U2, New Order, Gwen Stefani) and Sergey Galoyan (Jennifer Lopez, t.a.T.u., Prodigy)
Valeriya was the first Russian artist to team with top professionals in the music business to record and release her debut album in English. Recordings of The Taiga Symphony (1992), written by Vitaliy Bondarchuk and Richard Nyles, took place at the studios in London, Munich and Moscow and attracted musicians from Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Pet Shop Boys, and Pavel Kogan's Moscow State Symphony Orchestra.
2001 marked a turning point in Valeriya's life. In a move reminiscent of the life of Tina Turner, whilst at the peak of her fame, Valeriya turned her back on music. After years of mental and physical abuse at the hands of her then manager and husband (and father of her 3 children) she very publicly quit show business. Since then and until now Valeriya's name has never left the headlines of Russian press. Her private life has been in the full glare of publicity. Rejecting all business offers from major Russian record-labels and managers, Valeriya together with her three children left for her native Atkarsk and for more than a year, Valeriya lived a very low-key life, totally devoted to bringing up her children. Much to the country’s dismay, it started to look as though Valeriya would keep her promise to never come back.
But destiny took a different turn. Two years later, top Russian music manager Joseph Prigozhin, the president of "NOX MUSIC", arrived in Atkarsk and offered Valeriya an offer of a recording contract. The whole country watched the as their professional and then romantic relationship blossomed. With Joseph by her side, Valeriya found the courage to make music again, catapulting her to super-stardom status.
Valeriya’s comeback was spectacular and successful. Accolades and awards followed in quick succession – her first comeback single went to no1 and stayed there for 15 weeks, and her trophy cabinet soon bulged with silverware – ‘radio hit of the year’, ‘gold gramophone award’ ‘best female act’ at the MTV Awards and Muz-TV awards, ‘most beautiful Russian singer’ from huge-selling 7 Days magazine…… and the list goes on, crowned by the ‘Order for the Revival of Russia Award’ (akin to an OBE)
The new peak in Valeriya's spectacular career was when her single "Chasicki" ("Clocks") stayed at the top of the charts for a mind-blowing 15 weeks. She won the People's Choice "The Gold Gramophone" award and won the Russian Sound Recording Industry for "Radio Hit of the Year".
Valeriya had become an iconic figure in Russia – a symbol and role-model for women in the New Russia. This is something keenly recognised by businesses in Russia – resulting in sponsorships and endorsements from numerous consumer and beauty products.
Valeriya has just produced her first fragrance "De Lery", and in 2006 she fulfilled another dream when she became a jewellery designer. One of Russia’s greatest jewellery companies “Smolensk Diamonds” produced the “de Leri Jewelry Collection” ,from Valeriya’s sketches.
She has a good relationship with John Galiano who has designed a number of her dresses and recently met John Paul Gaultier in Paris to talk about further designs. She also has written a best-selling autobiography that tells the extraordinary story of her life.
And that’s not all - her husband Joseph already established as the Russian Harvey Goldsmith, is now moving into Simon Cowell territory as lead judge on the Russian X Factor. Valeriya often joins the judging panel, a worthy judge in that she has performed over 2000 performances in the last three years!
Valeriya also finds time to support a number of charities, from HIV awareness to anti people-trafficking (she has been appointed an ambassador for the International Organisation of Migration).
Valeriya’s sheer will and determination matched with her unbelievable talent and beauty has allowed her to rise to the top of the Russian music and entertainment industry.
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Next To You
Валерия Lyrics
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Cheek, you’re looking out so pretty you got that look like you’ve been around.
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you,
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you.
Jerk, you’re looking like a winner you’ve got that awful look in your eye
I ain’t your average little sweater you’ve got to rock and have to be mine.
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you,
Next to you nobody can compare, next to you everybody stops and stare
Next to you I feel like a million dollar’s, next to you I don’t want any other
Time for making your decision cause I ain’t one for waiting in line.
Tell me what’s your proposition cause I am down with wasting my time.
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you,
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you.
All I really, really wanna do, All I really, really wanna do,
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you.
The lyrics of Валерия's song "Next to You" express the singer's desire to be close to someone they are attracted to. The lyrics depict a vibrant summer atmosphere in the city, with bright lights and a sense of excitement. The singer feels an intense fascination towards the person they are addressing, describing them as pretty and having a worldly aura.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and determination in the singer's pursuit of this person. They express a strong desire to be close to them, as indicated by the repeated lines "All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you." The singer sees themselves as distinct and not ordinary, referring to themselves as not just an average sweater. They believe that being with this person would make them feel like a million dollars and they have no interest in anyone else.
The lyrics also hint at the singer's impatience, as they mention not wanting to wait in line and asking for a proposition from the person they desire. They are willing to invest their time in pursuing them, emphasizing their commitment to being next to this person.
Overall, "Next to You" portrays a passionate desire to be close to someone special, capturing the excitement and intensity of infatuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Bright light summer in the city i’ve got my head go under the ground
In the bustling city during a vibrant summer, I find solace by disconnecting from reality and retreating within myself.
Cheek, you’re looking out so pretty you got that look like you’ve been around.
Hey, you're incredibly attractive and your experienced demeanor suggests that you've had your fair share of adventures.
All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you
My utmost desire is to be close to you, to share moments and create a strong connection.
Jerk, you’re looking like a winner you’ve got that awful look in your eye
You appear confident and successful, but there's a hint of deception or dishonesty in your gaze.
I ain’t your average little sweater you’ve got to rock and have to be mine.
I'm not an ordinary piece of clothing that you can casually wear and discard. You must embrace me fully and be exclusively mine.
Next to you nobody can compare, next to you everybody stops and stare
When I'm by your side, no one else can measure up, and people cannot help but be captivated by our presence.
Next to you I feel like a million dollar’s, next to you I don’t want any other
Being in your company makes me feel incredibly valuable and special; I have no desire to be with anyone else.
Time for making your decision cause I ain’t one for waiting in line.
It's about time you make up your mind because I'm not willing to patiently wait indefinitely.
Tell me what’s your proposition cause I am down with wasting my time.
Let me know what you have to offer because I am open to investing my time and energy, even if it may ultimately be fruitless.
All I really, really wanna do, All I really, really wanna do, All I really, really wanna do is getting next to you.
To emphasize my sincere longing, all I can repeatedly express is that my sole desire is to be close to you.
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