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.
www.valeriya.co.uk
Where Are You?
Валерия Lyrics
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It’s hard to imagine the end of your darkest day, day.
Can you remember how simple it used to be, be.
I hide in the memories i’m blind in my wildest dreams, dreams.
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? You…
Echoes of voices whispers that scream its true, true.
Haunted by pictures reflections in every mirror, mirror.
I’m trembling I’m praying you’ll find me and calm my fear, fear.
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you?
Where are you? You… Where are you? You… Where are you? You… Where are you? You…
The lyrics to Валерия's song "Where Are You?" are a lament about feeling lost, alone and in pain. The repeated refrain of "Where are you?" expresses the singer's longing and desperate need for someone to come and help her through her struggles. She talks about how difficult it is to imagine a way out of the darkness she is experiencing, and how she feels trapped in her memories and dreams. The juxtaposition of the gentle whispers that scream echoes of voices create a sense of internal turmoil. The singer is haunted by pictures and reflections in every mirror, which suggests that she is struggling to accept herself and has a tendency to self-doubt.
The song's melancholy melody and heartfelt lyrics create an atmosphere of sadness and introspection. It is a powerful message that reminds us of the importance of human connections and the need for emotional support. It is a universal feeling that many people experience in their lives, and the song captures it beautifully. The emotional performance and the yearning in the singer's voice make the song a tribute to vulnerability and an ode to hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m restless and shaking how long til you heal the pain, pain.
I am agitated and trembling, wondering how long it will take for you to relieve my suffering.
It’s hard to imagine the end of your darkest day, day.
It's difficult to conceive of overcoming your most terrible and difficult moment.
Can you remember how simple it used to be, be.
Do you recall how uncomplicated life once was?
I hide in the memories i’m blind in my wildest dreams, dreams.
I seek refuge in memories and am blinded by my most extravagant aspirations.
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? You…
Where have you gone? Where are you now?
Echoes of voices whispers that scream its true, true.
Whispers of voices echo and reveal the truth.
I cannot escape them they call me from every room, room.
I cannot avoid them as they call out to me from each and every room.
Haunted by pictures reflections in every mirror, mirror.
I am tormented by images and reflections in every mirror.
I’m trembling I’m praying you’ll find me and calm my fear, fear.
I am quivering and beseeching you to locate me and pacify my apprehension.
Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? Where are you? You… Where are you? You… Where are you? You… Where are you? You…
Where have you disappeared to? Where are you hiding? I am searching for you.
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Диана Садыкова
Без тебя было далеко до солнца
Без тебя были перекрыты окна
И темно, как с закрытыми глазами
А с тобой птицей в небо улетаю
Без тебя было далеко до солнца
Без тебя были перекрыты окна
И темно, как с закрытыми глазами
А с тобой птицей в небо улетаю
Я буду синица, которой летится выше всех журавлей
С тобой я синица, которой летится выше ста журавлей
Я буду синица, которой летится выше всех журавлей
С тобой я синица, которой летится
Будто бы вынули из сердца пробку
Будто бы шторм мою подкинул лодку
Грани нет, я не чувствую предела высоте
Там уже не строят стены
Будто бы вынули из сердца пробку
Будто бы шторм мою подкинул лодку
Грани нет, я не чувствую предела высоте
Там уже не строят стены
Я буду синица, которой летится выше всех журавлей
С тобой я синица, которой летится выше ста журавлей
Я буду синица, которой летится выше всех журавлей
С тобой я синица, которой летится
Я буду синица, которой летится выше всех журавлей
С тобой я синица, которой летится
С тобой я синица, которой летится
Valeria Airelav
Красивая песня! Я пишу из Италии с автоматическим переводчиком. Я нашла вашу песню случайно, потому что меня тоже зовут Валерия, и я пыталась найти свое имя на вашем языке, теперь я влюбилась в эту песню. Привет и поздравляю с твоим голосом
Ольга Алефирова
Привет Валерия👋
Семён Комаров
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Beeline1 Beeline1
Lera (Валерия) привет из России, нас объединяет любовь к этой певице. 🌹🤗♥️
Assistant K
Dear Valeria , here is one more song of this singer. Enjoy listening : https://youtu.be/ReFZEROAoA8
Figure Skating videos
Очень красивая песня!!! Как же круто здесь смотрится Андрей, уже очень жду сериала💜🙏
Дмитрий Гаврилюк
@Figure Skating videos не подскажете, сериал уже показывают или нет?
Екатерина Бычкова
А какой сериал??????
Анна Кожокару
@Roksolana Kocherhina сама такая)
Roksolana Kocherhina
@Анна Кожокару lol ll lol Ii LL