Sevdaliza's visually sophisticated music videos caught the attention of many international blogs and magazines, with Complex nominating her video for "Sirens of the Caspian" as a top ten video of the year in 2014. This was succeeded by features with Vogue and Alexander Wang, while H&M made her a brand ambassador. Sevdaliza herself describes her music as "raw, strong, and vulnerable", while her stage persona is "everything (the audience) want(s) (her) to be".
Sevdaliza was born in Tehran, Iran in 1987, but moved to the Netherlands at a young age. She left home at 16 on a basketball scholarship and played as part of the Dutch national team. She continued with basketball and her studies, but chose to start making music when she was 24. Not trained to read music or play instruments, she taught herself how to sing and how to use Ableton, drawing on the reserve of discipline that drove her time in sports.
Her debut EP The Suspended Kid was released in January 2015. It was followed by a collaboration with Pussykrew which resulted in an elaborate music video for the album cut "That Other Girl". She was also featured on Paris-based producer Stwo's track "Haunted", providing vocals.
Children of Silk, her second EP, was self-released on November 24, 2015 on Twisted Elegance. It is characterized by a more conceptual approach and darker undertones of self-reflection. A music video for "Marilyn Monroe" was released in March 2016, directed by Hirad Sab, who also designed the cover artwork for the extended play. It received critical acclaim and was featured in various "best of" lists, including a year-end ranking by FACT magazine.
She co-directed and starred in a short film, called The Formula, which was released through Noisey. It features an original soundtrack by Sevdaliza and frequent collaborator Mucky.
Her debut full-length album, titled ISON, was released in April 2017. It includes 16 tracks, among which earlier releases such as "Marilyn Monroe" and "Amandine Insensible", as well as new songs. The album cover features an image of a hyperrealistic sculpture of Sevdaliza by artist Sarah Sitkin.
Official site: www.sevdaliza.com
5d
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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We belong
To the stars
Guardian Angel
Flowed with us
Flowed with us
Do you know where to go?
If I trust
Do you care to show?
Come here
Close your eyes
Go within
Brace the light
Present tense
In the word
Do you feel that we belong?
We have our reasons
We belong
To the stars
Guardian Angel
Flowed with us
Flowed with us
If I ask
Do you know where to go?
If I trust
Do you care to show?
Come here
Close your eyes
Go within
Brace the light
Present tense
In the word
Do you feel that we belong?
The lyrics of Sevdaliza's "5d" are rich in metaphor and meaning, as they explore the theme of belonging and the search for guidance and direction. The opening lines, "We have our reasons, we belong to the stars", suggest that the singer and their companions are not of this world, but are perhaps celestial or extraterrestrial beings. This sense of otherworldliness is reinforced by the repeated references to a "Guardian Angel" who has "flowed with us", suggesting a spiritual or mystical connection.
As the song progresses, the singer questions their relationship with their Guardian Angel, asking "If I ask, do you know where to go? If I trust, do you care to show?" This suggests a desire for guidance and direction, but also a sense of uncertainty or doubt about whether their Guardian Angel is truly there to help them. The refrain, "Come here, close your eyes, go within, brace the light", can be interpreted as an invitation to meditate or go on an inner journey to find the answers they seek.
The final lines of the song, "In the word, do you feel that we belong?", return to the theme of belonging and suggest that the search for meaning and guidance is ultimately about finding a sense of connection and purpose in the world. The repetition of the opening lines reinforces the idea that the singer and their companions have a special, cosmic identity that sets them apart from the rest of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
We have our reasons
We have justification for our actions and beliefs
We belong
We have a sense of fitting in or being connected to a certain place or community
To the stars
We have a connection to something greater than ourselves, possibly the universe or a higher power
Guardian Angel
We have a protective spiritual being watching over us
Flowed with us
This guardian angel has been with us throughout our life
If I ask
If I inquire or seek information from someone else
Do you know where to go?
Do you have direction or guidance in your life?
If I trust
If I believe or have confidence in someone or something
Do you care to show?
Will you demonstrate or reveal your trustworthiness?
Come here
Come closer or be near me
Close your eyes
Block out external distractions and focus internally
Go within
Reflect or explore your inner thoughts and feelings
Brace the light
Embrace the positive and illuminating aspects of life
Present tense
Focused on the current moment or time
In the word
Through language or communication
Do you feel that we belong?
Do you share the sense of connection and belonging that I feel?
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mel.w365
We have our reasons
We belong
To the stars
Guardian Angel
Float with us
Float with us
If I ask
Do you know where to go?
If I trust
Do you care to show?
Come here
Close your eyes
Go within
Brace the light
Present tense
In the word
Do you feel that we belong?
We have our reasons
We belong
To the stars
Guardian Angel
Float with us
Float with us
If I ask
Do you know where to go?
If I trust
Do you care to show?
Come here
Close your eyes
Go within
Brace the light
Present tense
In the word
Do you feel that we belong?
@oritaddis
We have our reasons
We belong
To the stars
Guardian Angel
Flowed with us
Flowed with us
If I ask
Do you know where to go?
If I trust
Do you care to show?
Come here
Close your eyes
Go within
Brace the light
Present tense
In the word
Do you feel that we belong?
We have our reasons
We belong
To the stars
Guardian Angel
Flowed with us
Flowed with us
If I ask
Do you…
@Sevdaliza
Thank You For All Your Support.
Latest release: 'Oh My God': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COx7NEy09t8
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@sayhitomeplease5568
Truly the most unique and underrated artist right now. The music production and lyrics are something you can't experience in mainstream music.
@zimitraa
Say hi to me please i hope she doesn't become mainstream... she's like a hidden treasure only for those who understand and love her.
@Suba932
Who gives a fuck, music is music.
@MathematicsSucks
Suba exactly & this woman is independently conquering the world. I told my siblings that I consider her the future of music. This is not Just talent, it is Destiny. She Will Conquer All
@laurencefontaine4390
Where do you see that she's underrated ? Wtf D:
@sayhitomeplease5568
Laurence Fontaine She's not completely underrated, only when she's compared to mainstream artists like Cardi B, The Weeknd, etc.
@muttakinc2281
THE FUTURE HAS CALLED ME THANKYOU SEVDALIZA 5D HAS BEEN REACHED.
@XxQueenChristinaxX
Sev has never disappointed me. She makes true art.
@KayleighStarkey12
CHRISTI XX She’s the truest. And you are almost everywhere I go XD You must have good taste.