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
Eden
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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Or at least, its keeper
I want to be your pearl
Or at least, its shell
I want to be the army
Or at least, its trojan horse
I want to be the well
I want to know my god
At least, enough to fear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
I want to be your muse
Or at least, the mistress
I want to be your bible
Or at least, its witness
I want to know my god
At least, enough to fear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
I want to know my god
At least, enough to fear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
"Eden" by Sevdaliza seems to be a song about a desire for a connection to something greater than oneself. The opening lines, "I want to be your secret / Or at least, its keeper" suggest a willingness to be a part of something bigger than what is seen on the surface. The imagery of a pearl and shell represents a desire to be a part of something beautiful and valuable, but also to protect and preserve it. The desire to be the army or trojan horse indicates a willingness to fight for something, to be a vessel for something stronger and more powerful.
The refrain, "I want to know my god / At least, enough to fear her / If I can't be the song / At least have mercy, let me hear her" speaks to a desire for a connection to the divine. "God" could represent a traditional idea of deity, or it could be a metaphor for something else entirely. The line "If I can't be the song / At least have mercy, let me hear her" is particularly powerful, encapsulating the idea that even if the singer does not feel worthy of a direct connection to their desired state of being, they still need to feel its presence in some way.
Overall, the song suggests that the singer is seeking connection, deeper meaning and a way to align with what they consider to be a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be your secret
I desire to be someone's secret love or passion, hidden away from the world.
Or at least, its keeper
Alternatively, I would prefer to keep someone else's secret safe, and protect it from being revealed.
I want to be your pearl
I aspire to be valuable and precious to someone, like a pearl found deep within an oyster.
Or at least, its shell
If I cannot be the precious pearl, then I aim to be the protective shell that surrounds and guards it.
I want to be the army
I dream of being a strong and confident leader, leading my army through battle and conquering all foes.
Or at least, its trojan horse
If I cannot be the leader, then I aim to be the cunning and deceptive strategy that infiltrates and sabotages from within.
I want to be the well
I hope to be a deep source of nourishment and refreshment to others, and sustain them through difficult times.
Or at least, be the source
If I cannot be the well itself, then I would aspire to provide the resources and support that others require to succeed.
I want to know my god
I yearn to understand the divine, and connect with a higher power or purpose in life.
At least, enough to fear her
Even if I cannot fully comprehend the divine, I hope to have a reverence and respect for it that inspires me to live a better life.
If I can't be the song
If it is not possible for me to be the beautiful melody that others admire and adore,
At least have mercy, let me hear her
then I ask for some kindness and compassion, to at least be able to enjoy and appreciate the beauty that others create.
I want to be your muse
I would love to be the source of inspiration to someone else, fueling their creativity and passion.
Or at least, the mistress
If I cannot be the muse, then I hope to be the alluring and attractive lover who captivates someone else's heart.
I want to be your bible
I hope to be the guidebook or moral compass for someone else, providing them with wisdom and direction in life.
Or at least, its witness
If I cannot be the guidebook, then I would aspire to be a compassionate and understanding observer, there to witness and support others through their journeys.
If I can't be the song
If it is not possible for me to be the beautiful melody that others admire and adore,
At least have mercy, let me hear her
then I ask for some kindness and compassion, to at least be able to enjoy and appreciate the beauty that others create.
I want to know my god
I yearn to understand the divine, and connect with a higher power or purpose in life.
At least, enough to fear her
Even if I cannot fully comprehend the divine, I hope to have a reverence and respect for it that inspires me to live a better life.
If I can't be the song
If it is not possible for me to be the beautiful melody that others admire and adore,
At least have mercy, let me hear her
then I ask for some kindness and compassion, to at least be able to enjoy and appreciate the beauty that others create.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Reynard K Bargmann, Sevda Alizadeh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nouran9608
"Eden"
I want to be your secret
Or at least, its keeper
I want to be your pearl
Or at least, its shell
I want to be the army
Or at least, its trojan horse
I want to be the well
Or at least, be the source
I want to know my god
At least, enough to fear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
I want to be your muse
Or at least, the mistress
I want to be your bible
Or at least, its witness
I want to know my god
At least, enough to fear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
I want to know my god
At least, enough to fear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear her
@walterfunbike
MY STORY ?
I wanna be your secret
Or at least, its keeper
I wanna be your pearl
Or at least, its shell
I wanna be the army
Or at least, its Trojan horse
I wanna be the well
Or at least, be the source
I wanna know my God
At least, enough to fear Her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear Her
I wanna be your muse
Or at least, the mistress
I wanna be your Bible
Or at least, its witness
I wanna know my God
At least, enough to fear Her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear Her
I wanna know my God
At least, enough to fear Her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear Her
If I can't be the song
At least have mercy, let me hear Her
@alhantozge654
EDEN
TRADUCTION DE SEVDALIZA EN FRANÇAIS
Je veux être ton secret
Ou du moins, son gardien
Je veux être ta perle
Ou du moins, sa coquille
Je veux être l'armée
Ou du moins, son cheval de Troie
Je veux être le puits
Ou du moins, être la source
Je veux connaître mon Dieu
Au moins assez pour la craindre
Si je ne peux pas être la chanson
Au moins ayez pitié, laissez-moi l'entendre
Je veux être votre muse
Ou du moins, la maîtresse
Je veux être ta Bible
Ou du moins, son témoin
Je veux connaître mon Dieu
Au moins assez pour la craindre
Si je ne peux pas être la chanson
Au moins ayez pitié, laissez-moi l'entendre
Je veux connaître mon Dieu
Au moins assez pour la craindre
Si je ne peux pas être la chanson
Au moins ayez pitié, laissez-moi l'entendre
Si je ne peux pas être la chanson
Au moins avoir pitié miséricorde, laisse-moi l'entendre
@omgisai
The feeling of being wanted has been felt by all, but this is another level. This is beyond desire, beyond a simple want. This song makes me NEED what I’m deserving of. This is a new feeling entirely. This is a REQUIREMENT. I cannot describe the type of understanding your music has brought to me, you’ve opened my eyes in new ways. To call you a goddess feels right, but you’re just another human with their own battles and struggles. You’re a poet and your lyrical ways are something that will never be eclipsed.
@CRASS2047
I’m sure, and have been my whole life that not everyone has felt wanted. I know a guy who has never had a girlfriend is his entire life. He’s 28. Which makes the feeling of being wanted even more special. To me, there are 3 things that are more valuable to humans than anything else. Being wanted and desired, or famous , being wealthy, and being young. I have had 2 of them in my life. Working on the rest. Sevdaliza inspires me to chase those things even more.
@Shiro_Mazoku
Beautifully said.❤
@Claire_Elise
What is the meaning of this song?
@GooDrawingNation
BEST SONG ON THE ALBUM
@TariqAmazin
FACTS!
@user-qk7no6rr4d
yep, along with all the others:)
@STORMIE.
FAXXX
@chicoryfield4702
Amen to that
@rhnirsilva652
this album is SOO GOOD its mostly tie for me BUT, this one takes the cake