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
Hear My Pain Heal
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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And I'm dying to stay
As much as I wanted to
I am an old girl
In the fight of age
As much as I wanted to
I wouldn't stay
As much as I wanted to
When I resolve into the ground
Would I feel as if I found what it means?
When the world is beating me
As much as I wanted to
When I resolve into the ground
Would I feel as if I found what it means?
When the world is beating me
As much as I wanted to
As much as I wanted to
Love me for as long as you can
Hold me for a temporary friend
I have no following
Love me for, love me for (What I am)
Love me for
I want you to know
I have no
As much as I wanted to
When I resolve into the ground
Would I feel as if I found what it means?
When the world is beating me
As much as I wanted to
The lyrics of Sevdaliza's song "Hear My Pain Heal" are infused with feelings of pain, loneliness, and a desire for love and acceptance. The opening lines, "This is a cold world, and I'm dying to stay," show the artist's yearning for a sense of belonging and purpose. She knows that the world can be a harsh and unforgiving place, yet she still wants to stay and fight for her place in it. She acknowledges her age and the struggles that come with it, but at her core, she's still a girl who's trying to make sense of the world around her.
The repetition of the phrase "As much as I wanted to" throughout the song highlights the artist's inner conflict. She wants to stay, she wants to fight, but she knows that it won't be easy. The lines "When I resolve into the ground, would I feel as if I found what it means?" suggest a fear of dying without having found meaning in life. The world is beating her down, but she's still searching for a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
The chorus, "Love me for as long as you can, hold me for a temporary friend, I have no following," speaks to the artist's desire for love and connection, but also her realization that it may only be temporary. She feels alone and as though she has no one to turn to, but still longs for someone to love and support her.
In summary, "Hear My Pain Heal" is a heartfelt exploration of the human experience. It highlights the struggle to find one's place in the world, the fear of dying without fulfilling one's purpose, and the desire for connection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a cold world
The world can be harsh and unforgiving
And I'm dying to stay
Despite the difficulties of the world, I still have a desire to live
As much as I wanted to
Although I may want to give up at times, I still try to persevere
I am an old girl
I am a woman who has experienced life and all its challenges
In the fight of age
I am struggling with the realities of getting older
As much as I wanted to
Despite the physical and emotional toll of aging, I still want to keep going
I wouldn't stay
I can't stay in this world forever, as death is inevitable
When I resolve into the ground
When I die and am buried
Would I feel as if I found what it means?
Will I have truly understood the meaning of life by the time I die?
When the world is beating me
When I am facing challenges and difficulties in life
Love me for as long as you can
Please love and cherish me for as long as you are able to
Hold me for a temporary friend
Even if our time together is brief, please hold me as a friend
I have no following
I am alone and have no one to rely on
Love me for, love me for (What I am)
Love me for who I truly am, flaws and all
I want you to know
I need you to understand
As much as I wanted to
Even when I feel like giving up, I still try to persevere
Writer(s): Reynard K Bargmann, Sevda Alizadeh
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lillywhite1768
Correct me if I'm wrong but this is what I hear:
This is a cold world
And I'm dying to stay
As much as I wanna do
I am an old girl
In the fight of age
As much as I wanna do
I couldn't stay
As much as I wanna do
When I resolve into the ground
Would I feel as if I found what it means?
When the world has beaten me
As much as I wanna do
When I resolve into the ground
Would I feel as if I found what it means?
When the world has beaten me
As much as I wanna do
As much as I wanna do
Love me for as long as you can
Hold me for a temporary friend
I have no following
Love me for, love me, for (what I am)
Love me, for I want you to know
I have no...
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@samylind6458
I wish there was a good way to write in a comment section my utter love for your music and vibes!! Your helping me a lot through life. I hope your life can be filled with easily spotted miracles and you get to have the good feels of crushing whatever music industry goals you personally have :)
@sigmamale520
Not sure what's hotter you or your song
@briannec2016
I found you through a choreography/dance group I like to watch on YouTube dancing to Human...Oh, man. I was intrigued, so I looked for you. Wow. I am COMPLETELY mesmerized.
@valentine3976
Are you sure you're human? 🤯 because you and your art is otherworldly 🌙✨
@FREAKSYKO
I love you
@stefanmilovic835
my wig is on a world tour at this point
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Same. Fucking same.
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@kittynoelle7612
Gold