Sirusho Sebu 2017 Vuy Aman Eurovision 2008

She’s Armenia’s most successful female Eurovision singer. He’s one-half of the Grammy nominated indie pop duo Capital Cities. And together, Sirusho and Sebu Simonian give us “Vuy Aman” (Oh Alas).

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The summer-ready single marks a welcome return to the Sirusho of old. Rather than singing of death and suffering, as she’s done for the past three years, the “Qele Qele” hitmaker is embracing her inner pop diva once more. Hurrah!

But unlike 2008, the starlet has opted for chilled-out beats over frenetic dance-pop.

And while the bilingual track is free from war references, the subject matter isn’t completely painless. Sebu opens, mournfully singing “I board a jumbo plane at LAX, one way ticket to Yerevan. She picks me up at Zvartnots. What’s next?”.

Writing on Instagram, Los Angeles based Simonian explains the meaning behind the lyrics — “It’s about the complexities of a passionate pan-national relationship”.

The Armenian chorus “vuy, vuy, vuy, vuy, vuy, aman” carries a bittersweet yet invigorating chime. As Sebu says, “From LAX to EVN with the top down and the speakers up”.

Sirusho joins in for the second verse with plans to run away “Let’s escape and hide in Saghmosavanq”.

The turmoil is real, as the drama slowly cranks up. The back and forth frisson between the pair is palpable. “Are you taking me for granted? No I’m not, this isn’t easy… Please believe we’re the same forced to play the game of shame I can’t tame my feelings tonight I’m feeling alive I wanna hold you – Hold me tight – in the light of the morning sun”.

The end result is a sad dance-along song — because despite the lyrics, those beats are taking us straight to the dance floor.

Sirusho feat. Sebu “Vuy Aman” (Lyrics Video)

https://youtu.be/amZ4dQjpjHI

Sebu Simonian is part of the American indie-pop duo Capital Cities. The group formed in 2010, scoring their biggest hit with “Safe And Sound” in 2013. The song charted worldwide, was nominated for a Grammy and won a MTV VMA.

Capital Cities “Safe And Sound” (Official Music Video)

Meanwhile, Sirusho should need no introduction. And if she does, you really should go educate and watch her fourth place Eurovision 2008 performance. Do it. Now!

Sirusho “Qele Qele” (Armenia Eurovision 2008)

What do you think of “Vuy Aman”? Do you want more Sirusho collaborations? Let us know in the comments below.

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gerb
gerb
6 years ago

Salvador from Portugal is OK, but he doesn’t speak because he likes when people think he’s sick, it is convenient for him, can’t you see you blind people. It was only a strategy, he is OK
His disease does not exist

Ron
Ron
6 years ago

How amazing would it be if Armenia brought another Qele-Qele style, ethnic-pop song to Eurovision? Also her jewelry line is stunning

DÃ¥
DÃ¥
6 years ago

Good

brunowskii
brunowskii
6 years ago

Sirusho for Lisboa 2018 pleaaaaase

CookyMonzta
CookyMonzta
6 years ago

Very good. 🙂

I thought I read that Capital Cities are working on another album. I gather that Sebu will invite Sirusho to sing on one of their tracks, yes?

Valentin
Valentin
6 years ago

We need more news about Salvador health issues, ant a statement if he has any. I bet he is healthy, but he likes to play the mystery card. What is the prove that his heart has any problem? Is just PR… It worked..!…Now his fans need to stop talking. He is healthy, Portugal wanted to play hard this year with an artist that did not win the televote in his country. Congratulations Portugal, you proved that desperate situations need desperate measures.

jet
jet
6 years ago
Reply to  Valentin

WTF dude. What is there left to know? Do you want to know when his next medical appointment is?

omg
omg
6 years ago
Reply to  jet

im dead

fikri
fikri
6 years ago

werk sirusho.