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Shahmaran by Sevdaliza
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Originally featured on 2015 EP The Suspended Kid by the title “Underneath,” “Shahmaran” takes a new form in a remastered and stripped-down version as the opening song off ISON.
The title alludes to the mythical creature in the Iranian traditional culture, a hybrid between a woman and snakes. “Shahm...
Shahmaran Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'd weigh a million pounds if you were gravity
I'd take a billion pills if it gave me sanity
Time has passed me by
Shred my grief with vice
For granted taken eyes
We appeared underneath the light
[Chorus]
The flaws that perfect us
And all the affections
As they infect us, love couldn't help us
Ooh, you crawl underneath me
[Verse 2]
I'd die a million deaths, and you'd resurrect me
I'd fall a billion times, but you wouldn't let me
You wouldn't let me
[Chorus]
The flaws that perfect us
And all the affections
As they infect us, love couldn't help us
Where would I go?
Where would I go?
Where would I go?
Where would I go?
Shahmaran Q&A
What did Sevdaliza say about "Shahmaran"?
Five years ago, Emmanuel and me spoke about creating a piece for the title song of my album “Shahmaran”. Back then we could only hope. Without proper representation or budget, all we are is our energy, devotion and persistence.
I am so proud of every creature that was involved in creating “Shahmaran...
What is the story behind the music video?
It’s the story of the black man, who continues life in a cycle of oppression. The modern chains on black men today are the aspirations of decadence, power, and success that create a false sense of autonomy and freedom. This leaves them victim of addictions to power and materialism, unable to venture...
What inspired the music video?
In a September 2018 interview with Highsnobiety Magazine, video director Emmanuel Adjei said:
At its very core the idea stems from the music, and the end result is a symbiosis of music and visuals combined. Initially, it was important to listen to the lyrics, the track, and, most importantly, Sevda...
What has the artist said about the song?
When asked by a fan on September 7, 2020 which compositions in her discography had been the most difficult or intense to complete, Sevdaliza responded:
“Shahmaran” and “Gole Bi Goldoon” both took some years to land.