Aziza Mustafa Zadeh {Əzizə Mustafazadə} was born on 19th December 1969 in B… Read Full Bio ↴Aziza Mustafa Zadeh {Əzizə Mustafazadə} was born on 19th December 1969 in Baku, Azerbaijan. She is a pianist, vocalist and composer who plays a fusion of jazz, classical, and mugham (a traditional improvisational style of Azerbaijan).

Zadeh began to sing at age of three and studied classical piano from an early age. She made her debut on stage with her father, Vagif Mustafa Zadeh, a famous pioneer of mugham-jazz fusion. Her first, self-titled album was released in 1991, followed by Aziza in 1993.

In 1994, she won the Phono Academy Prize, a prestigious German jazz award, for her second album, Always. She has since performed with many jazz and traditional luminaries and has released more albums including Dance of Fire in 1995, Seventh Truth in 1996, Jazziza in 1997, Inspiration - Colors and Reflections in 2000, Shamans in 2002, and Contrasts in 2006.

My Funny Valentine
Aziza Mustafa Zadeh Lyrics

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My funny Valentine;
Sweet, comic Valentine;
You make me smile with my heart.

Your looks are laughable;
Unphotographable;
Yet, you're my favorite work of art.

Is your figure - less than greek?
Is your mouth - a little weak?
When you open it to speak, are you smart?

Don't change a hair for me;
Not if you care for me;
Stay, little Valentine, stay!

Each day is Valentine's day.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aziza Mustafa Zadeh's song My Funny Valentine speak of a Valentine who is unique in appearance, not conforming to traditional beauty standards but is still cherished and loved. The singer emphasizes the comic and sweet nature of their Valentine, how they make her smile from the depths of her heart. The Valentine is described as having "looks that are laughable" and "unphotographable", but in the singer's eyes, they are a work of art that she admires.

The singer goes on to ask questions about the Valentine's physical features, wondering if they have a less than perfect figure or a mouth that may not be strong, but still asks if they are smart when they speak. This suggests that the singer has a deep appreciation and attraction to their Valentine's inner beauty and intellectual capabilities, urging them not to change their outer features for her sake. The song finishes with the message that every day is like Valentine's day when you are with the one you love.

Line by Line Meaning

My funny Valentine;
Oh, my amusing and strange Valentine;

Sweet, comic Valentine;
My affectionate and humorous Valentine;

You make me smile with my heart.
You make me feel so happy, it seems as if my heart is smiling;

Your looks are laughable;
Your appearance is so funny;

Unphotographable;
And there is no way to capture it in a photograph;

Yet, you're my favorite work of art.
And yet, you are my most treasured creation;

Is your figure - less than greek?
Is your physique - not as perfect as the Greek ideals?

Is your mouth - a little weak?
Is your speech - not as strong as your other features?

When you open it to speak, are you smart?
When you do speak, does your intelligence come through?

Don't change a hair for me;
Don't alter anything about yourself, just for me;

Not if you care for me;
Not if you have genuine feelings for me;