Sevda Alizadeh (born 1 September 1987), known professionally as Sevdaliza, … Read Full Bio ↴Sevda Alizadeh (born 1 September 1987), known professionally as Sevdaliza, is an Iranian-Dutch singer and songwriter. Born in Iran and based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, she was originally a professional basketball player before embarking upon a music career. Her music has been described as a fusion of trip hop, experimental pop, and alternative R&B, while incorporating influences from various other sources.

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

NO WAY
Sevdaliza Lyrics

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You say, "I can't let you go"
God won't interfere
You pray on the devil
The heart won't let you near

Go, don't let me know
The brave will live forever
Turn my soul away

Say what I can't fucking say

There is no way I can feel
There is no way this is real
There is no way for your heart
To contain mine

There is no way I can feel
There is no way this is real
There is no way for your heart
To contain mine

You say, "I can't let you go"
God won't interfere
You pray on the devil
The heart won't let you near

Go, don't let me know
The brave will live forever
Turn my soul away
Say what I can't fucking say

There is no way I can feel
There is no way this is real
There is no way for your heart
To contain mine

There is no way I can feel
There is no way this is real

There is no way for your heart
To contain mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sevdaliza's song "No Way" seem to be about being trapped in a relationship that cannot work. The singer and their partner cannot let each other go even though it seems like the relationship is doomed. The lines "You say, 'I can't let you go'/God won't interfere/You pray on the devil/The heart won't let you near" suggest that the couple may be relying on a higher power (God or the devil) to try and hold the relationship together, but even that is not enough to make it work.

The chorus then repeats the phrase "There is no way I can feel/There is no way this is real/There is no way for your heart/To contain mine" several times. This reinforces the idea that the relationship cannot be sustained and that the two individuals cannot truly connect. The lines "Turn my soul away/Say what I can't fucking say" also suggest that there may be some unspoken truth or feeling that is keeping the singer from fully committing to the relationship, even though their partner cannot let them go.

Overall, the song seems to be a thoughtful exploration of a complicated relationship that cannot be sustained. The lyrics are full of imagery and emotion, making it a powerful and moving piece of music.

Line by Line Meaning

You say, "I can't let you go"
You express your inability to move on from me

God won't interfere
You believe that fate is in control and a higher power will not intervene

You pray on the devil
You are willing to take risks and deal with negative consequences to be with me

The heart won't let you near
Your emotions are conflicting and you cannot approach me despite your desire

Go, don't let me know
You want to move forward without my involvement or knowledge

The brave will live forever
Those who display courage will be remembered and admired for eternity

Turn my soul away
You want to suppress the connection between us and move on from it

Say what I can't fucking say
You want me to express what you cannot bring yourself to say

There is no way I can feel
I do not have any emotions towards you

There is no way this is real
This feeling or situation between us cannot be true

There is no way for your heart
You cannot make yourself feel a certain way

To contain mine
To reciprocate the same level of emotion that you have towards me

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Leon F Engelsen Den, Mihail Puscoiu, Reynard K Bargmann, Sevda Alizadeh

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