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
Human
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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I breathe in and out
I own a heart
An ear and an eye
I've only been here one time
It's passing me by
Been in and out
And in front of my judgmental eyes
My precious disguise
Business so cold
Can't cope with my own
How to not fail
I am flesh, bones
I am skin, soul
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am sweat, flaws
I am veins, scars
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am human
I am human
Human
Human
Human
Human
Sevdaliza's "Human" is a beautiful and introspective exploration of the human experience. At its core, the song speaks to the inherent vulnerability of existence and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can often feel cold and unforgiving. The opening lines, "I am, I have / I breathe in and out / I own a heart / An ear and an eye / I've only been here one time / It's passing me by," set the tone for the rest of the song - a contemplation of what it means to be alive in this world, with all its beauty and pain.
Throughout the song, Sevdaliza speaks to various aspects of the human experience, from our tendency to judge ourselves and others ("Been in and out / And in front of my judgmental eyes / My precious disguise") to the struggle to cope with the harsh realities of life ("Business so cold / Can't cope with my own / How to not fail"). But despite these challenges, the chorus serves as a reminder that we are all human, with all the flaws and imperfections that come with it: "I am flesh, bones / I am skin, soul / I am human / Nothing more than human / I am sweat, flaws / I am veins, scars / I am human / Nothing more than human."
As a whole, "Human" is a poignant and introspective examination of the human experience, inviting listeners to embrace their own humanity and find beauty in the imperfection and vulnerability that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I am, I have
I exist and possess basic human qualities and experiences
I breathe in and out
I am alive and constantly taking in and expelling air
I own a heart
I possess a physical and emotional center for my being
An ear and an eye
I have faculties for hearing and seeing
I've only been here one time
I have never experienced this world before and am only here for a limited time
It's passing me by
Life is happening around me and I feel like I am missing out
Been in and out
I have experienced both good and bad times
And in front of my judgmental eyes
I have witnessed and critiqued others' actions and behaviors
My precious disguise
The image I present to others is important to me and may not reflect my true self
Business so cold
The professional world can be harsh and indifferent
Can't cope with my own
I struggle with handling my own personal issues and emotions
How to not fail
I am trying to avoid making mistakes and not succeeding
I am flesh, bones
I am made up of physical matter
I am skin, soul
I have both a physical body and a deeper, spiritual self
I am human
I am a member of the human species
Nothing more than human
Despite any unique characteristics or experiences I may have, I am still only a human being
I am sweat, flaws
I experience physical exertion and have imperfections
I am veins, scars
I have physical markings that indicate my existence and experiences
I am human
I am a member of the human species
Nothing more than human
Despite any unique characteristics or experiences I may have, I am still only a human being
I am human
I am a member of the human species
I am human
I am a member of the human species
Human
A simple, repeated acknowledgement of my humanity
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@scarletpeoni9347
Shes dancing inside what looks
very much to me like indoor arena used for horses. When horses are shown
often they are lead out in their show rugs and the rug is taken off
once in there, like an 'unveiling' but mainly its kept on to keep them
clean because days go into washing and grooming presenting them for
shows, certain breeds are shown in flashy head collars and 'jewels'.
They then 'perform' whilst people watch them, watching them for all
different kinds of reasons, for their sheer beauty, because its their
job and they are interested in purchasing or to relax, entertainment all
different reasons. She has horse legs which for me only adds to that
meaning, especially when the camera swings down and you see nothing but
horse legs.
There are so many meanings that could be pulled from
this but personally to draw from the quote under the vid also could go so deep.
But I see the comparison of some people to animals, animals get watched a lot, we put them in zoos, show them etc. When
an artist performs people watch them for many reasons, people are put
on pedestals, especially those involved in art/entertainment and many
people see illusions seeing them as more than 'human', hence the lyrics.
Especially women in flashy underwear, make up, nice bodies dancing,
people get mesmerised, the same with dressage horses. Some people see
more beauty in dressage horse for example than an obese laminitic pony
stuck in a muddy field, some people see both. People don't often see
the hours of work that goes into things think these airbrushed ' gods'
or 'goddesses' just appear
Those who are seeing 'evil' would you care to explain why please? which parts are you seeing this?
@Katherine-nz5dz
I am, I have
I breathe in and out
I own a heart
An ear and an eye
I've only been here one time
It’s passing me by
Been in and out
And in front of my judgmental eyes
My precious disguise
Business so cold
Can’t cope with my own
How to not fail
I am flesh, bones
I am skin, soul
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am sweat, flaws
I am veins, scars
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am flesh, bones
I am skin, soul
I am human
Nothing more than human
I am human
I am human
@chriswaynegetinmoney
this scared the fuck out of me. I'm going to church early in the morning Sunday
@deth6ex670
IM DEAD
@mizzomizz1640
hahahahahahahahahahha
@seniorarubia
real satanic here.. :( #prayfortheworld
@lodydaniel9521
Mr. Camraderie This song Arab and an Arab women
@Ahmad-nh5qr
Just different, unique and deep art with an awesome meaning... concentrate on the lyrics and video
@MisterSwaginator
Thank god she exists to fill the void FKA twigs left me
@lostbaddie
BB bitch yes
@seang7784
yesss bih same
@indiepunkftw
accurate as fuck