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.
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Marilyn Monroe
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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In this live
I've never been the one
In your eyes
I've never been the truth
All you saw was a broken mirror
And they told
Me to care
It's unfair
I'm trying to fix myself
And not care too much about you
It's true
In this live
I've never been the one
In your eyes
I've never been the truth
All you saw was a broken mirror
And they told
Me to care
When trying to fix your heart
It's unfair
I'm trying to fix myself
And not care too much about you
He never really wanted me to be his wife
I was nothing more than a trophy
It was incredibly suffocating
I'd find myself wanting him rather dead then alive
The lyrics to Sevdaliza's "Marilyn Monroe" are a raw and emotional commentary on the struggles of a relationship that has lost its authenticity. The first verse begins with the admission that the singer has never been truly seen or valued by their partner. The partner's perception of the singer is distorted, akin to looking into a broken mirror. The singer then speaks of the outside pressure to care for their partner's fragile heart while neglecting their own self-preservation.
The second verse intensifies the emotional turmoil with the revelation that the relationship was never what it seemed. The singer was nothing more than a trophy, an accessory in their partner's life. This admission is followed by the unsettling feeling of being suffocated. The singer would rather their partner be dead than go on living in a stagnant relationship.
Overall, "Marilyn Monroe" is a powerful testament to the effects of a relationship that lacks mutual love, support, and respect. The singer acknowledges the pressure they feel to mend their partner's fragile heart while neglecting their own emotional and mental health. The relationship's falsity ultimately leads to a suffocating feeling of being trapped, unvalued, and unheard, leaving the singer with nothing but the wish that their partner were no longer a part of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's true
I am acknowledging that what I am about to say is truthful.
In this live
Throughout my existence, my experience has been characterized by the following.
I've never been the one
I have not been the desired person in someone's life.
In your eyes
From your point of view.
I've never been the truth
I have never been completely honest or genuine with you.
All you saw was a broken mirror
The image you had of me was distorted and not accurate or true.
And they told
Other people advised or instructed me, probably in regard to my behavior or attitude.
Me to care
I was advised that I should be concerned about your wellbeing or feelings.
When trying to fix your heart
This advice was given in the context of trying to mend or heal your emotional state.
It's unfair
I think it's unjust or inappropriate that I was asked to prioritize your needs over mine.
I'm trying to fix myself
Currently, I am focused on improving my own state of mind or problems.
And not care too much about you
As a result, I am not investing as much energy or attention towards your issues or concerns.
He never really wanted me to be his wife
The man I was involved with did not truly desire to marry me.
I was nothing more than a trophy
He saw me as an object or prize to show off, rather than a person with whom to share a deep connection.
It was incredibly suffocating
The relationship felt oppressive and limiting, making it difficult to breathe or be myself.
I'd find myself wanting him rather dead then alive
The level of resentment and hostility I felt towards him was so high that I sometimes wished he was not alive anymore.
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@littlemonsterL
It’s true
In this life
I’ve never been the one
In your eyes
I’ve never been the truth
All you saw
Was a broken mirror
And they told
Me to care
When tryin’ to fix your heart
It’s unfair
I’m tryin’ to fix myself
And not care
Too much about you
It’s true
In this life
I’ve never been the one
In your eyes
I’ve never been the truth
All you saw
Was a broken mirror
And they told
Me to care
When tryin’ to fix your heart
It’s unfair
I’m tryin’ to fix myself
And not care
Too much about you
He never really wanted me to be his wife
I was nothing more than a trophy
It was incredibly suffocating
I’d find myself wanting him
Rather dead then alive
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