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
Scarlette
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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Reframe the truth
Boy you think you are poison
Nobody wanted your scars
Boy you think you are poison
Nobody wanted your scars
Mmm
Mmm
"Scarlette" by Sevdaliza is a hauntingly beautiful song that touches upon the themes of love, self-worth, and acceptance. The opening line, "Can we mold love?" questions if we can change or manipulate love to fit our desires. The following line, "Reframe the truth," suggests that we can alter the way we see things and learn to accept them for what they are.
The chorus, "Boy you think you are poison, nobody wanted your scars" emphasizes the idea that when we experience pain or trauma, we often internalize it and believe that we are unworthy of love and acceptance. The repetition of this line highlights the impact of negative self-talk and how it can shape our perceptions of ourselves.
Sevdaliza's vocals, paired with the minimalist production, create an ethereal and introspective atmosphere throughout the song. The repetition of the word "Mmm" serves as a moment of pause and reflection, allowing the listener to sit with the lyrics and their own emotions.
Overall, "Scarlette" is a powerful song that confronts the toxic beliefs we hold about ourselves and encourages us to re-examine our perceptions of love and the truth. It's a reminder to let go of the past and embrace our scars as a part of our journey towards self-love and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we mold love?
Can love be shaped and changed?
Reframe the truth
Can we change the way we see the reality?
Boy you think you are poison
You believe you are harmful and unlovable
Nobody wanted your scars
Nobody accepted you with all your imperfections
Boy you think you are poison
You think you are a burden and unwanted
Nobody wanted your scars
You were rejected by those who couldn't handle your emotional baggage
Mmm
An expression of contemplation or reflection
Contributed by Mackenzie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joch5575
Started over
A new life, the same crowd
Can we mold love?
Reframe the truth
[?]
Boy you think you are poison
Nobody wanted your scars
Mmm
Mmm
Started over
A new life, the same crowd
Can we mold love?
Reframe the truth
[?]
Boy you think you are poison
Nobody wanted your scars
[?]
Boy you think you are poison
Nobody wanted your scars
Mmm
Mmm
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@jacobr8977
Sevdaliza you are amazing, your music is unreal.
@user-ve4gr4jd7s
This is what perfection sounds like
@thhun281
Taeyeon Kang THIS☝🏾
@lifeislife721
I am crying. Her music is gold.
@Cannotfindaway
One of the best songs of the ISON album.
To me Sevdaliza is a combination of Björk meets FKA Twigs and is absolute pure perfection
@melindafarrow1722
Saile Siale yesss!!!
@soraudagawa3022
Also sounds like Portishead at some points, which is great. Still, she doesn't sound like a ripoff of any of the mentioned artist. So in a nutshell Sevda = amazing.
@yourradiantsoul3825
OMGEEE these vocals are everything!
@josephmojica17
This is art