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
Observer
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home′s within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything
I′m near the part
I′m near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I′m high
On life
I'm high
I′m high
On life
I'm high
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home′s within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I′m not a part
I′m not a part of anything
I'm near the part
I′m near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I′m high
On life
I'm high
I′m high
On life
I'm high
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home′s the heart
I′m not a part
I'm not a part
I′m not a part of anything
I'm near the part
I′m near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I′m high
On life
I'm high
I'm high
On life
I′m high
I′m high
On life
I'm high
I′m high
On life
I'm high
The lyrics of Sevdaliza's song "Observer" speak to the artist's struggle to find her place in the world while still maintaining a sense of self. The song is an introspective meditation on the idea of observing the world around us rather than being an active participant in it. Sevdaliza sings about the passage of time, the importance of being conscious and present, and the search for a sense of home that can only be found within ourselves. The repetition of the phrase "I'm not a part of anything" speaks to the feeling of being disconnected from others and the struggle to connect with the world around us.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "I'm high on life," is a reminder that even in moments of confusion and uncertainty, there is still joy and wonder to be found in the world. The final lines of the song, "I'm near the part of letting love in," suggest that despite the difficulty of finding one's place in the world, Sevdaliza remains open to the possibility of connection and love.
Overall, "Observer" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of trying to find our place in the world, while still remaining true to ourselves. It is a song that encourages us to stay present, stay conscious, and stay open to the possibility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Days flow by
Time passes quickly
Observing
Watching and paying attention
Conscious call
Being aware of the present moment
State of mind
Mental state or attitude
Home's within
The feeling of being at peace within oneself
Home's the heart
Finding comfort within one's own heart
I'm not a part
Feeling disconnected or excluded from others
I'm near the part
Approaching a point of acceptance or openness
Of letting love in
Being receptive to love and emotional connections
I'm high on life
Feeling euphoric and grateful for life's joys
Writer(s): Sevda Alizadeh, Reynard K Bargmann
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jo Ch
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything, hey
I'm near the part
I'm near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything
I'm near the part
I'm near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything, hey
I'm near the part
I'm near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
Sevdaliza
Thank You For All Your Support.
Latest release: 'Oh My God': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COx7NEy09t8
Stream: 'Oh My God': http://smarturl.it/SevdalizaOMG
Kevin Pearce
This entire EP is great, but this tune is my favorite.
Forarchangels by M
Literally the only intriguing modern artist out right now doing her OWN thing and you can tell.i am super down with this album. I'd even purchase it lol :)
Adam
Tsar b, FKA Twigs, Willow
Andrew V.
*contemporary artist
Chumba Wumba
I am completely infatuated with her music, but if u think shes the only artist doing her own thing today then u have a SHIT TON of great music waiting for u to discover and explore 😜
Jo Ch
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything, hey
I'm near the part
I'm near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything
I'm near the part
I'm near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
Days flow by
Observing
Conscious call
State of mind
Home's within
Home's the heart
I'm not a part
I'm not a part
I'm not a part of anything, hey
I'm near the part
I'm near the part
I'm near the part of letting love in
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
I'm high on life
I'm high
Nichelle K.
"I'm high on Light," not life. <3
Nichelle K.
Lonely Furry Oh because, according to her lyrics that she posted on her Instagram page, it says "light." 😊
El-Eleth Marut Archon
who arr yu im uia aiu o archon chief on mr,mrduk an ki a , yurr also a strangrr and not frrrom terra am im rright?
peace to yu