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
HABIBI
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi, habibi
I′ll let the birds in
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi, habibi
I'll let the birds in
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi, habibi
I′ll let the birds in
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi
I'll let the birds in
The lyrics to Sevdaliza's song "Habibi" are a reflection of the singer's loneliness and longing for someone who understands her. "Habibi" is an Arabic term of endearment that translates to "my love" or "my dear," and the repetition of the word in the song emphasizes the singer's yearning for a connection with someone who cares about her.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer finds solace in music and singing, and she is willing to let the birds in (symbolizing her emotions) as long as she can continue to express herself through song. However, despite her love for music, she still feels trapped in her own mind and is desperately searching for a way out. The phrase "Is there anyone out there to get me out of my head?" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, highlighting the singer's desire for companionship and understanding.
Overall, "Habibi" is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores themes of loneliness, longing, and the power of music to provide comfort and emotional release.
Line by Line Meaning
Habibi, habibi
My beloved, my beloved
No one understands me
I feel alone and misunderstood
The caring left
People who used to care for me have gone away
As long as I sing
Music is my escape and comfort
I'll let the birds in
I'll allow myself to be vulnerable and open to the beauty of the world
Is there anyone out there
I am searching for someone who can help me
To get me out of my head?
To help me escape my thoughts and find peace
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
[Verse 2]
Habibi, habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi, habibi
I'll let the birds in
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi, habibi
I'll let the birds in
[Verse 3]
Habibi, habibi
No one understands me
Habibi, habibi
The caring left
Habibi, habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi, habibi
I'll let the birds in
[Refrain]
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
Is there anyone out there
To get me out of my head?
[Outro]
Habibi
As long as I sing
Habibi
I'll let the birds in
Eugenia Alvarez
This is absolutely unreal.
This gives me Frida Khalo, Salvador Dali and some form of Cold War vibes.
Just so stoic, vulnerable.
What kills me is the unmerciless killing of the dog. I understood that-
Feeling like no one understands you but those who are loyal and unconditional get snuffed in some way for not satisfying/ understanding us enough.
People can be shadows. There yet not connected
When I saw the cover art for this somehow I knew what visual that would lead to which makes me love it even more.
This brings me to tears. For feeling so alone yet somehow another person can articulate the thunderous form it carries
Nkositathi Dibakwana
this woman could sing the nutritional facts of a cereal box and it would still sound ethereal
The Council
Lmfao 😭😂👌👌😂😂😂
Demetra
lmaoo facts
lymer5
Habibi habibi
May contain traces of peanuts
Blooooooooop
lool
LADY LEO
🤣🤣
Joris Cin'echo
That woman is from the future. I feel very fortunate to live at the same time as this great artist. HUGE LOVE!
Salok Singh
C'mon Dr. Manhattan, you're living the past and the present and the future at the same time.
Joris Cin'echo
You my friend, are simply the best.
hypercept
She is not from any time. She is timeless.