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)
[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
Dima Bilan Lyrics
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And every move causes pain
Ready kiss, but no love
I feel I'm torn in half
Burning look, but no heat
It's not you really need
Baby now it's happened with us
We are dancing on broken glass
Never, never let you go
You are the one I'm searching for
Flesh of my flesh,
Bone of my bone
Love's carving it in the stone
Never, never let you go
Return the days we had before
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood
Love's carving it in my heart
Gentle words, no aim
It seems we're 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're dancing on broken glass
Can't stand no more
In Dima Bilan's song "Never Let You Go," the lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is falling apart despite the outward appearance of being in love. The first stanza describes the contrasting emotions of the singer - heavy clouds and pain, a ready kiss but no love, a burning look with no heat. The feeling of being torn in half is palpable, and the singer laments the fact that they are "dancing on broken glass." In the second stanza, the tone shifts slightly to describe the actions of the relationship. The words are gentle but aimless, and the couple is "playing a game" rather than building a real connection. Even in physical intimacy, there is no real feeling, and the champagne they share is "cold" and forgotten. Throughout the song, the refrain repeats the idea of never letting go, but it's clear that there is doubt and desperation in the singer's voice.
Overall, "Never Let You Go" is a deeply emotional song that captures the feeling of being trapped in a crumbling relationship. The metaphor of dancing on broken glass highlights the pain of being together despite the lack of connection, while the repeated refrain of never letting go underscores the fear of being alone. The gentle words, misplaced kisses, and forgotten champagne all add to the sense of futility and disappointment that pervades the song. Ultimately, Bilan's lyrics express the universal experience of searching for love and struggling to hold onto it, even when it seems like it might be better to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
Heavy clouds, no rain
The atmosphere is dark and gloomy, but there is no chance of relief or comfort
And every move causes pain
Every action taken is met with discomfort and agony
Ready kiss, but no love
Despite offering a passionate gesture, there is a lack of genuine affection or attachment
I feel I'm torn in half
There is a sense of being utterly divided and unable to make a solid decision
Burning look, but no heat
There is passion in the eyes, but the desire is not intense
It's not you really need
This is not what is truly desired or necessary
Baby now it's happened with us
The current situation has affected both parties
We are dancing on broken glass
The relationship is unstable and dangerous
Can't stand no more
Unable to tolerate the current state of events any longer
Never, never let you go
There is a determination to keep the person despite the hardships
You are the one I'm searching for
This person is the one being sought after for fulfillment and happiness
Flesh of my flesh,
Bone of my bone
Love's carving it in the stone
This person is the physical embodiment of love and togetherness, and their bond is permanent and unbreakable
Return the days we had before
Desire to relive happy moments from the past
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood
Love's carving it in my heart
The emotional and physical connection to this person is deeply ingrained and irreplaceable
Gentle words, no aim
Words are kind, but lack a clear purpose or direction
It seems we're playing a game
The relationship feels like a competition or a series of manipulations
Easy smile, but no fun
The outward expression is joyful, but there is no enjoyment or fulfillment
Sweet music for no one
The pleasant sounds have no audience or recipient
Close embrace, but no more
Physical intimacy has dwindled or lost its significance
Cold champagne we forgot to pour
The celebratory moments have been neglected or disregarded
Can't stand no more
Discomfort and dissatisfaction has reached a threshold
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRINA ROBERTOVNA ANTONYAN, ALEKSANDR PETROVICH LUNEV, KAREN ARTAVAZDOVICH KAVALERYAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@December_Lily
Heavy clouds, no rain
And every move causes pain
Ready kiss, but no love
I feel I'm torn in half
Ardent look, but no heat
It's not you really need
Baby, now it's happened with us
We are dancing on broken glass
Can't stand no more -
Never, never let you go
You are the one I'm searching for
Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone
Love's carving it in the stone
Never, never let you go
Return the days we had before
Soul of my soul, blood of my blood
Love's carving it in my heart
Gentle words, no aim
It seems we're 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
Can't stand no more
@ooouuuuuuu
Все на евровидение одеваются так, что глаза слепит, а Билан вышел в майке, джинсах и кроссовках
@user-pl9gh8kq9t
Мб такая мода была)
@Nn-bk8vk
Швед выходил тоже в футболке с длинными рукавами и победил:)
@user-py1wr6wu5b
Вообще то Билан босиком😂
@evgenianovikova7750
Потому что он Батя Евровидения. А Батя всегда в майке.
@allanegi5663
не сказала бы . эта песня не запоминается . это не хит . а та песня стала хитом и она сразу запоминается припевом . так же эта песня на уровне песни гагариной . вспомнить , что она пела я не могу . песня никакая . а песня рыбака запомнилась сразу . это тоже немаловажно - восприятие памяти . для меня во всяком случае . но и видимо не только ...
@tatianasafonova9252
Смотрю это в 2023 и ей Богу, какое небо и земля, с тем, что сейчас. Такая культовая песня, пацан без понтов, просто вышел и разнёс всех своей харизмой, умничка, верните мне мой 2006🥺 до сих пор, считаю, эту песню и исполнение лучшим за всю историю Евровидения.
@user-qj6zh6jr6z
До сих пор мурашки по коже. Потрясающе!
Тату, Билан и Лазарев - три выступления, которые я пересматриваю.
@whotheffuckisalice
А я столько лет рассматриваю.. Его руки. Они неимоверные.
@Inga_Ishkildina
Тоже сижу смотрю все года, какие песни были, такие крутые выступления. Россию называют матушкой когда дают баллы....аж плакать хочется что так все изменилось😑