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
Backseat Love
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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The way we got us high, addicted
And it's taking our pain
I know we lost our focus
Singing those sweet lies in our name
Strong and down these brooklyn streets
Not enough that i can keep
Cigarettes and memories Yellow cabs enjoy your rides
Resurrect me back to life
I watch the time, just watch my reason
For lovin'
Backseat lovin' please
Buckle up enjoy the ride
For lovin'
Backseat lovin' please
Buckle up enjoy the ride
For lovin'
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
It's a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
Who is this stranger
Suckling round my thoughts and brights
Got me acting faithless
Reckless state of joy in mind
You said i took your free wind
Fly excited from the start
You said it takes of the guilt
Now you love me till that those part
Strong and down these brooklyn streets
Cigarettes and memories
Yellow cabs enjoy your rides
Resurrect me back to life
I watch the time, just watch my reason
For lovin'
Backseat lovin' please
Buckle up enjoy the ride
For lovin'
Backseat lovin' please
Buckle up enjoy the ride
For lovin'
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
It's a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
It's a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
It's a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
We got nothing to lose
For lovin'
Sevdaliza's Backseat Love is a song about a passionate yet reckless kind of love. The lyrics depict two people who are highly attracted to each other despite the fact that they know they shouldn't be. The first verse, "Baby, I'll be runnin' over the way we got us high, addicted, and it's taking our pain. I know we lost our focus" implies that the love they share is somewhat toxic, and they both know it. However, they continue to fuel the passion that drives them closer to each other.
The chorus, "Backseat lovin', please buckle up, and enjoy the ride" further emphasises the reckless nature of their love, where they know they are taking risks by being together, but they continue to enjoy the ride. The line "We got nothing to lose, light in a big black hole" could be interpreted as a feeling of freedom they have when together, despite the risks. The second verse explores how the relationship is affecting them individually. The line "You said it takes of the guilt, now you love me till that those part" may suggest that the love they share frees them from their personal demons and pain.
Overall, the song speaks of a wild and risky kind of love that gives them a sense of liberation despite the danger that lurks within. It is a reminder that love knows no bounds and can be both addictive yet liberating at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby i'll be runnin' over
I will take control and dominate the situation
The way we got us high, addicted
We are intoxicated with each other and can't get enough
And it's taking our pain
Our love is a distraction from our problems and hardships
I know we lost our focus
We have both lost sight of our goals due to our obsession with each other
Singing those sweet lies in our name
We are deceiving ourselves by pretending our love is perfect and ignoring our issues
Strong and down these brooklyn streets
We are navigating the harsh realities of life and our relationship in a tough environment
Not enough that i can keep
I am struggling to hold onto the memories and moments we share
Cigarettes and memories
Both the good and bad times we've had together are defining our relationship
Yellow cabs enjoy your rides
I am envious of the freedom others have and wish I could escape my own emotions
Resurrect me back to life
Our love makes me feel alive and rejuvenated
I watch the time, just watch my reason
For lovin'
I am aware of how much time we spend together and question if there's a logical reason for our love
Backseat lovin' please
Buckle up enjoy the ride
For lovin'
Our physical relationship is exciting and we should embrace the journey
We got nothing to lose
Light in a big black hole
It's a big black hole
Our love is a bright spot in the darkness of life and we shouldn't worry about the risks
Who is this stranger
Suckling round my thoughts and brights
Got me acting faithless
I am unsure of who my partner truly is and my doubts are affecting my behavior
Reckless state of joy in mind
You said i took your free wind
Fly excited from the start
You said it takes of the guilt
Now you love me till that those part
We were both impulsive and happy at the beginning, but now our relationship is built on guilt and fear
Contributed by Evelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ppmelomano
Baby are we running over?
The way we got us high, addicted, and it's taking off, babe
I know we lost our focus
Singing those sweet lies in our name
Strolling down these Brooklyn streets
Not the love that I can keep
Cigarettes and memories
Yellows caps and joy rides
Resurrect me back to life
And watch the time just watch my reason
For loving
Backseat loving, please
Buckle up, enjoy the ride
For loving
Backseat loving, please
Buckle up, enjoy the ride
For loving
We got nothing to lose
(Lying in a big, black hole)
We got nothing to lose
(It's a big, black hole)
We got nothing to lose
(Lying in a big, black hole)
We got nothing to lose
Who is this stranger
Suckling 'round my thoughts and rides?
Got me acting fateless
Reckless state-of-joy in mind
You said I took your freewill
Blindsided from the stars
You said it takes love to give
I know you'll love me, till death do us part
Strolling down these Brooklyn streets
Not the love that I can keep
Cigarettes and memories
Yellows caps and joy rides
Resurrect me back to life
And watch the time just watch my reason
For loving
Backseat loving, please
Buckle up, enjoy the ride
For loving
Backseat loving, please
Buckle up, enjoy the ride
For loving
We got nothing to lose
(Lying in a big, black hole)
We got nothing to lose
(It's a big, black hole)
We got nothing to lose
(Lying in a big, black hole)
We got nothing to lose
(It's a big, black hole)
@Sevdaliza
Thank You For All Your Support.
Latest release: 'Oh My God': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COx7NEy09t8
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@michelleandjamonti
Love you from El Paso, Texas
@BionicTales2nd
As Usual, Sev
@yeahandthensome
I’m shocked this isn’t in the million views yet, this song has been a BOP since day one
@han__nya
Youtube's algorithm really does wonders sometimes. That's how I got Sevdaliza in my suggestions. Really loving her music,she's better than any mainstream artist out there.
@Dangdalf
Just found out about her, this is the 6th song in a row that has managed to sound even better than the last.
@lanz5840
me too, there are so many artists I never heard of and it's fun to find them
@MattRosemier1
I try to discover someone new and good at least twice a year and I generally succeed ( my big find a couple years ago was Kovacs--search for, "Kovacs, My Love" to check her out--coincidentally another female singer-songwriter from The Netherlands), but I have NEVER run across anyone that can compare to Sevdaliza. She is in a completely different universe from anyone I have ever heard or seen
@MattRosemier1
I love Sevdaiza, but imo, this song is Pop crap. Thank goodness and Muckybeats that she moved past this.
@andeleon6838
@@MattRosemier1 I love Kovacs and Sevdaliza too!