Already at the age of 15, Nargiz took part in the First All-Union Television Competition for Young Performers of Soviet Pop Songs “Jurmala-86”, where she won the Audience Award with the song “Remember Me” to the music of Farrukh Zakirov and lyrics by Ilya Reznik.
In addition to secondary school, Nargiz Zakirova also went to music school. And when her peers were just choosing their path and entering college, the girl was already performing on stage with Anatoly Batkhin’s orchestra. She was also enrolled in the circus school in the vocal department.
Zakirova did not like singing in the traditional format; she tried different approaches and styles: she appeared in public in short shorts, dyed her hair, hired men as backup dancers, and performed rock music. In 1995, the singer and her daughter immigrated to the United States, and already in New York her musical career began in earnest.
In 2001, the artist recorded a solo album in the ethno genre, “Golden Cage,” published by Sweet Rains Records, which sold in large quantities in the United States. Alone came out next. Zakirova thought about returning to Russia, and the show “The Voice” became a happy occasion.
The singer missed the first season due to the death of her father, to whom she subsequently dedicated the song “Нелюбимая дочь” (Unloved Daughter). Before the start of the second, she auditioned for the American “X-Factor”, but did not pass the selection. Nargiz chose Russia and was right. The way she performed the Scorpions hit "Still Loving You" at the blind auditions did not leave any of the jury members indifferent. Zakirova chose Leonid Agutin as a mentor, but upon completion of the project she signed a contract with the production center of Maxim Fadeev.
In July 2014, Nargiz Zakirova won the Grand Prix of the international music festival “White Nights of St. Petersburg”.
Rebel
nargiz Lyrics
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You can't keep me in the cage
I'll make it crack
Don't hold me back
Every hour feels the same
It's like I'm lock down in chains
You will know how it feels
You treating me like a sinner
It's like a bad feeling I know
Yeah, I'm about to have a freak out, uh
I'm having a freak out, yeah
This feeling I hate, you're too late
And I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
And I won't let you kill me
I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
You cannot take it from the rebel
I wish I can hide all the pain
That inside i felt used
What can I say
Do you remember the time that you stepped out of line
And it hurts till this day
No matter what I'm the winner
My enemies I get rid of
And why can't you leave me alone
Yeah, I'm about to have a freak out
Uh, I'm having a freak out, yeah
This feeling I hate, you're too late
And I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
And i won't let you kill me
I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
You cannot take it from
And I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
And I won't let you kill me
I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, a fucking rebel
You cannot take it from the rebel
I'm gonna love you
And i'll caress you
But i can kill you
I'll eat you alive
I'm a creator
A mother nature
My name is Kali
And now it's time to destroy
Yeah and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
And I won't let you kill me
I am a rebel, and I'm a rebel, a fucking rebel
You cannot take it from the rebel
You cannot take it from the rebel
You cannot take it from the rebel
The lyrics to Nargiz's song "Rebel" speak about a desire for freedom and putting an end to feeling trapped in a cage. The singer asserts that her voice won't fade and she won't be held back any longer. The feeling of being oppressed is likened to being in chains, and the singer wants her tormentors to understand how it feels. Through the lyrics, she emphasizes her independence and self-determination, declaring herself a rebel and asserting that no one can take that from her. Despite being treated as a sinner and having a sense of pain and betrayal, the singer insists that she will emerge victorious and rid herself of her enemies.
The song speaks to themes of freedom, individuality, and strength in the face of adversity. The repetition of "I'm a rebel" throughout the chorus is a declaration and reminder of those themes. The use of the Hindu goddess Kali in the lyrics adds another layer of meaning, as Kali is often depicted as a fierce, destructive force who brings change and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah my voice won't fade
My voice will not go unheard or become quiet
You can't keep me in the cage
You cannot confine or restrain me
I'll make it crack
I will break out or overcome obstacles
Don't hold me back
Do not prevent me from achieving my goals
Every hour feels the same
Each moment passes in boredom and monotony
It's like I'm lock down in chains
I feel imprisoned or trapped
You will know how it feels
You will understand my struggle and pain
I got you wrapped around my finger
I have control or influence over you
You treating me like a sinner
You are judging or punishing me unfairly
It's like a bad feeling I know
I am aware that something is not right
Yeah, I'm about to have a freak out, uh
I am feeling overwhelmed or angry
I'm having a freak out, yeah
I am experiencing intense emotions
This feeling I hate, you're too late
I am frustrated that you did not address the problem earlier
And I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
I am a non-conformist and a fighter for my cause
And I won't let you kill me
I will not allow you to defeat or silence me
You cannot take it from the rebel
I will not surrender or be controlled
I wish I can hide all the pain
I regret that my suffering is visible
That inside I felt used
I feel exploited or taken advantage of
What can I say
I am at a loss for words
Do you remember the time that you stepped out of line
Do you recall when you behaved improperly or disrespectfully
And it hurts till this day
I am still affected by the pain or trauma
No matter what I'm the winner
I will prevail despite any challenges or opposition
My enemies I get rid of
I eliminate those who seek to harm me or obstruct my goals
And why can't you leave me alone
Why do you persist in bothering or disturbing me
I'm gonna love you
I will show affection and kindness
And I'll caress you
I will comfort or soothe you
But I can kill you
I am capable of inflicting harm or destruction
I'll eat you alive
I will consume or overpower you
I'm a creator
I have the power to bring something into existence
A mother nature
I embody the forces of nature and growth
My name is Kali
I am named after the Hindu goddess of destruction and transformation
And now it's time to destroy
It is time for me to bring about change or eliminate what is harmful
And I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel, and I'm a rebel
I stand for individuality and resistance to authority
A fucking rebel
I am a bold and uncompromising fighter
You cannot take it from the rebel
I will not be defeated or silenced
You cannot take it from the rebel
I will always stand up for what I believe in
Writer(s): фадеев м., бабичев д., Wise Deshawn Anthony
Contributed by Hailey V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Running Ramen
В общем то это именно то, что адекватные люди ждали от Наргиз со времён голоса. Пока еще слабовато, но вектор максимально верный 👌
Natalia Arakelyan
Классно получилось, давно ждала именно такого Мэнсонообразия от Наргиз.
Ирина Ч
Наконец-то стоящая песня под голос Наргиз. Очень 👍
Варвара Кит
Вот это настоящая тема для Наргиз! Кали!
Daria. B
Голос мощь!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Светлана Красильникова
Мощно!!! Дерзко!!! Талантливо!!!
cesaremanuelverde
tremenda voz como siempre. you rock!
FANCY FLIGHT
Наконец-то отличный музон на этом канале!! Наргиз лучшая!! 🤘🤘🤘🤩👏🏻🔥👍🏼
Елена Дегтярева
Класс ! Наргиз, как всегда, на высоте !
_eska _animals_17
Спасибо ,что про рок не забыла .. 🤘🏻🤘🏻