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
That Other Girl
Sevdaliza Lyrics
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He never knew what I was made of
Heat couldn't melt me
Cold couldn't waiver me
He never knew my form or shape
His heart couldn't melt me
Water couldn't leave me
Caught him standing with a stareHe took me all the way in this bed
[Chorus]
Operating from another world
I want to be that other girl
That other girl
Want to be that other girl
I want to be that other girl
[Verse 2]
He never knew what I was made of
Heat couldn't melt me
Cold couldn't waiver me
He never knew my form or shape
His heart couldn't melt me
Water couldn't leave me
Caught him standing with a stare
He took me all the way in this bed
[Chorus]
Operating from another world
I want to be that other girl
That other girl
Want to be that other girl
The song "That Other Girl" by Sevdaliza is a soulful piece that speaks of longing to be someone else. The song is essentially about the singer's desire to escape herself and become someone different, possibly someone who is more desirable or appealing. In the first verse, the singer says that no matter what she is made of, whether it be heat or cold or water, nothing can change the essence of who she is. She remains steadfast in her identity, and her heart cannot be melted or her form shaken.
The second verse reiterates the same sentiments, that no matter what the singer is made of, nobody can change her. The repetitive nature of the lyrics highlights the fact that the singer is struggling with her identity and needs to remind herself that she is unshakeable. The chorus, "I want to be that other girl," is where the singer expresses her desire to be someone else, to operate from another world. She seeks an escape from herself by wanting to become someone else.
In conclusion, the song speaks of the human need for escapism and how one can feel trapped by their own identity. Sevdaliza has masterfully crafted a song that not only speaks of common human experiences but also delves into the complexities of identity and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
He never knew what I was made of
He never truly understood my essence or my true nature
Heat couldn't melt me
I am strong and resilient, not easily broken or softened
Cold couldn't waiver me
I am steadfast and unwavering, not easily influenced or swayed
He never knew my form or shape
He never fully grasped my identity or understood who I truly was
His heart couldn't melt me
I was not easily swayed or moved by his emotions or affections
Water couldn't leave me
I am constant and unchanging, not easily moved or washed away
Caught him standing with a stare
I caught him looking at me with a certain intensity or fascination
He took me all the way in this bed
He took me into his intimate embrace and physical closeness
Operating from another world
I feel disconnected from the world or from reality
I want to be that other girl
I desire to be someone else entirely or to have a different identity
That other girl
That idealized version of myself or someone else who I strive to be
Want to be that other girl
I long to escape from my current identity or situation and become someone else
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@betsamendoza6092
@@devastatta1kkb812
Im her or at least i've became her...
Me in this So profound Quest of seeing yourself face to face with Your innerSelf...your Own Soulmate i've just made a post on my facebook page with images of Myself throughtout all these years of Struggle and Suffering when you feel every single persona failed you ...So i've Used images of my Self Being.. my hair Style and my look..AND asked that i really need SomeOne Who does not pay attention to my outlook...but to my inner Self
brain feelings emotions thoughts Convicctions morals values principles...Im set myself free from this Sociaty boundage
Im free Spirit being ...No prejuiced no judgement no hatred ...just be You in the best posible way...idk if my comment really reflect on this vídeo and Song ....might some can relate...i do!
Freedom Come from the Spirit!!!
The Spirit that Connected with your Máster & Creator...Idk if God is a Man or Woman ( Joke )
God i feel him
( whatever him really means )
within my breath ...and y es, i've seeing him face to face...the Greatest of all!!!
Peace
@h4ppyw1tch55
[Verse]
He never knew what I was made of
Heat couldn't melt me, cold couldn't waver me
He never knew my form or shape
His heart couldn't melt me, water couldn't bathe me
Caught him gambling with a snare
He took me all the way in despair
[Refrain]
Operating from another world
I want to be that other girl
@Sevdaliza
Thank You For All Your Support.
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@christianmaldonado380
Love you girl!! Keep it going Love from Puerto Rico🌹
@christianmaldonado380
You're my favorite artist
@AsmaMbarek
You deserve it 😘❤
@cosmicsprings8690
Absolutely sublime and intriguing..truly A head of your Time. ✨✨💌🇬🇧💌✨✨
@Tugun87
I see you🌑👁🐍
Larnell De'Santo Lott
Larnell=Beloved Victory/Laur'EL The Crown of Victory/Apollyon's Crown/Lord Vishnu's Crown
De'Santo=Of the Saint/The Saint/The Angel/The Sage
Lott=Covering/Veil/Hidden/Occult
@jaidn6
It's been 8 fucking years of me listening and loving everything Sevdaliza has put out.
@100yan4
same gurl same... i listen sevdaliza every single day for the past 8 years
@lifebeingdii9508
And for her to drop alibi and just take over the world FINALLY..I love it 👏🏾🖤
@ojantastic
She has literally always been that girl and I love that we been here since this 😭😭😭