Biography:
Dima Bilan (real name Viktor Belan) was born on 24 December, 1981 in Karachay-Cherkessia. When he was one, his family moved to his grandmother’s place in the city of Naberezhnye Chelny in Tatarstan. When he was six years old, his family moved to Kabardino-Balkaria where he went to school with his sister. He took part in morning performances, recited poems and sang songs.
He graduated from Gnesins Musical College as a classical vocal performer. Dima made his debut when he reached 4th place at the Russian/Latvian festival "New Wave" in 2002. In 2003, Dima Bilan released his debut album titled "Nochnoy Huligan," ("Night Hooligan") which included covers of "Caruso" by Lucio Dalla and "Fever" by Elvis. In 2004, he released his successful single "Na beregu neba," which was also the title of his second album.
Produced by the late Yury Aizenshpis, a Russian music mogul famous for his work with Viktor Tsoi in the Soviet Union, Dima Bilan attempted to reach Eurovision previously with the song Not That Simple in 2005, finishing in 2nd place at the Russian national selection. The video for the Russian version of the song was reputably the most expensive in the history of Russia's music industry. In December 2005 Dima received two golden gramophones for the song "Ty dolzjna ryadom byt'" (this is a russian version of "Not That Simple") in Saint Petersburg and Alma Ata. During shootings of "Noviye pyesny o glavnom"(New songs about the main thing) he received a grand prize of the First channel from the professional jury. Dima became a man of a year in the sphere of show- business because the most voters gave their voices for him according to the version of Rambler. At the end of a year he accepted an invitation from an American agency to sound treks for the musicale Peter Pan. In December a clip for the lyric composition "Ya pomnyu tebya" (I remember you) was shot in the Botanic garden. The roller proved to be fantastic and magic which correspond to atmosphere of the New Year Eve. On 14 March 2006 Dima Bilan took part in "Zolotaya sharmanka"(Golden street organ) of "International Music Awards" in Kiev where he got an award as "The singer of a year". Dimas incendiary song "Never let you go" sounded just there.
Representing Russia at Eurovision:
In the middle of March, 2006, Dima Bilan was chosen internally by the Russian broadcaster Channel One to have the honour of representing Russia at the biggest musical contest in the world, the Eurovision Song Contest, that year in Athens, Greece. Out of 37 participating countries, Dima took second place with the dark pop song Never Let You Go, equalling one of Russia's best ever showing at Eurovision - Alsou's Solo was runner-up back in 2000.
Dima scored 248 points - 44 behind winning song Hard Rock Hallelujah by Finland's Lordi - and received the maximum 12 points from a total of seven countries: Armenia, Belarus, Finland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine. The only countries to not award Dima any points were Monaco and Switzerland.
Dima's stage performance included two dancing ballerinas and a white piano covered in red rose petals, from which a ghost-like female figure emerged halfway through the song (much to the audience's delight). Dima wore a white vest with the number representing his place in the contest's running order - 13 and 10 in the semi-final and final respectively. Due to Russia's poor result the previous year, Dima had to qualify for the final at the semi-final on May 18. He qualified in the top ten there (finishing 3rd with 217 points) and moved directly to the final on May 20 as a bookies' favourite, following his strong semi-final performance.
Prior to the contest, Russian website RIN.ru reported that the head of Dima's hometown, Ust Jeguta, had promised to name one of the streets in his honour if he won.
Discography:
Dima Bilan in the music video Kak khotel ya (2005).
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Dima Bilan in the music video Kak khotel ya (2005).
[edit] Albums
* 2003 Ya nochnoy khuligan (Я ночной хулиган - I'm a Nighttime Hooligan)
* 2004 Na beregu neba (На берегу неба - At The Heaven's Shore)
* 2006 Vremya-Reka (Время-река - Time is a River)
* 2008 Protiv Pravil
* 2009 Believe
[edit] Singles
* 2003 Ya tebya pomnyu (Я тебя помню - I Remember You)
* 2003 Eto bуla lyubov' (Это была любовь - It Had Been Love)
* 2004 Not That Simple
* 2004 Ty dolzhna ryadom byt' (Ты должна рядом быть - You Should Be By My Side)
* 2006 Never Let You Go
Official website:
www.bilandima.ru/enghtml/
http://www.bilandima.ru/
External links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dima_Bilan
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Russian profile is located at
http://www.last.fm/music/Дима+Билан
Never Let You Go
Дима Билан Lyrics
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And every move causes pain.
Ready kiss, but no love,
I feel Im torn in half.
Ardent look, but no heat,
Its not you really need.
Baby, now it has happened with us,
We are dancing on broken glass,
Never, never let you go,
You are the one Im searching for,
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone,
Loves carving it in the stone.
Never, never let you go,
Return the days we had before,
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood,
Loves carving it in my heart.
Gentle words, no aim,
It seems were playing a game.
Easy smile, but no fun,
Sweet music for no one.
Close embrace, but no more,
Cold champagne we forgot to pour.
Baby, now it's happened with us,
We are dancing on broken glass,
Cant stand no more.
Never, never let you go,
You are the one Im searching for,
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone,
Loves carving it in the stone.
Never, never let you go,
Return the days we had before,
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood,
Loves carving it in my heart.
Love's carving it in my heart.
Uh, uh, uh.
Baby, now it's happened with us,
We are dancing on broken glass,
Cant stand no more.
Never, never let you go,
You are the one Im searching for,
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone,
Loves carving it in the stone.
Never, never let you go,
Return the days we had before,
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood,
Loves carving it in my heart.
Never, never let you go,
You are the one Im searching for,
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone,
Loves carving it in the stone.
Never, never let you go,
Return the days we had before,
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood,
Loves carving it in my heart.
The lyrics of Дима Билан's song "Never Let You Go" describe the painful aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer expresses his deep feelings of loss, regret and despair, as he reflects on the shattered love that he once had. The first stanza speaks of heavy clouds and the absence of rain, which is symbolic of the dryness and emptiness of his life without the person he once loved. He is torn in half, unable to decide whether to hold on or let go of the memories of their past. The second stanza describes the confusion and futility of their relationship, like they were just playing a game, with no real aim or satisfaction. The powerful imagery of dancing on broken glass portrays the fragility and instability of their love, and how it has now come crashing down.
The chorus of the song is a plea to never let go of someone you love, to never let the memories fade away. It is a cry to bring back the beautiful past, to rekindle the love that once existed between them. "Never let you go" signifies the deep desire and yearning of the singer for the return of his loved one. The repeated phrases, "flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone" and "soul of my soul, blood of my blood" demonstrate the profound connection he had with his lost love. The singer's heart is now carved with love, symbolizing the permanence and intensity of their relationship.
In summary, the song "Never Let You Go" is a poignant tale of heartbreak and loss, which speaks to the universal human experience of love and its aftermath. It portrays the conflicting emotions and struggles of someone who has lost the most important person in their life, and the desperate need to hold on to their memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy clouds, no rain,
The situation is gloomy and depressing, and there is no sign of any improvement.
And every move causes pain.
Every action or decision is painful and difficult to make.
Ready kiss, but no love,
Physical intimacy exists, but the emotional connection is not there.
I feel Im torn in half.
The artist feels conflicted and divided between different emotions and desires.
Ardent look, but no heat,
There is a passionate gaze, but it is not backed up by any real heat or passion.
Its not you really need.
The singer is acknowledging that what they thought they wanted is not actually what they need.
Baby, now it has happened with us,
The situation has now come to this point for the singer and their partner.
We are dancing on broken glass,
The relationship is fragile and unstable, like dancing on shards of broken glass.
Cant stand no more.
The artist has had enough and cannot continue in this way.
Never, never let you go,
The artist is expressing their desire to never let go of their partner.
You are the one Im searching for,
The partner is the one the singer has been searching for.
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone,
The partner is as essential to the artist as their own flesh and bone.
Loves carving it in the stone.
The love between the singer and their partner is permanent and unchanging, like a carving in stone.
Return the days we had before,
The singer wants to go back to the happier times they had with their partner.
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood,
The partner is so integral to the singer that they are connected at a fundamental, spiritual level.
Gentle words, no aim,
Words are being said, but there is no clear intention or purpose behind them.
It seems were playing a game.
The situation feels like a game or a charade, rather than a genuine relationship.
Easy smile, but no fun,
There is a superficial sense of happiness, but it is not enjoyable or fulfilling.
Sweet music for no one.
The music or atmosphere is pleasant, but there is no one to truly appreciate it with.
Close embrace, but no more,
Physical closeness occurs, but there is no longer any deeper connection or intimacy.
Cold champagne we forgot to pour.
Luxuries or experiences that were once important have now been neglected or forgotten.
Love's carving it in my heart.
The love between the artist and their partner is something that has deeply affected them and will stay with them forever.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Антонян И.Р., Кавалерян К.А., Лунев А.П.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Chekela
Лучшая песня на Евровидении! Кто согласен, лайк! 😉
@user-is8sp8zm3i
Самая Лучшая 🎉
@ome77777
Я помню ту ночь,Дима,как я за тебя болела!!!Всем своим детским сердцем ♥️🇷🇺♥️🇷🇺♥️🇷🇺♥️
@Pony-town...
Ты была на его концерте?
@ome77777
@@Pony-town... нет,я смотрела по телевизору.
@Pony-town...
Ааа понятно
@ValentinoProebone
А мы в тот вечер пришли в гости к девочке которая болела всём сердцем за него в тот день)) И пока евро не закончилось, мы сидели и ждали еë на диване в прихожей)
@user-lh3kn2hc9v
♥
@enfantterriblethejuvenile866
One of the best ESC song ever, he deserved to win twice , such a shame.
@mewtwo343
Don'm make the world laugh 😂😂😂