DUMAN
 

Duman is the best rock band in Turkey if you ask me. They play alternative rock, highly affected by the elements of grunge. But they also incorporate traditional Turkish and Oriental melodies in their songs. That’s the reason they are also considered as an “Anatolian rock” band. Duman has three permanent members: Kaan Tangoze is on vocals and guitar (he is the one composing almost each song and writing the lyrics; so he is the brain); Ari Barokas is on back vocals and bass guitar; Batuhan Mutlugil is on back vocals and lead guitar.

Duman means “smoke” in English. But, as specified by the band members, the name, Duman, comes from one of their songs: Halimiz duman, a phrase meaning “our situation is dire”. Thus, Duman means “dreadful” or “dire” as well as “smoke”.

I am definitely a loyal fan of them. My “love affair” with this band started when they were playing at bars in Turkey under the name of Mad Madame in the first half of the 1990s. Back that time, the band was consisting of Tangoze, Barokas and Yakup Trana, and they were covering foreign rock songs, in which the best ones were by Pearl Jam. Since only a few famous musicians -almost none- were caring about giving concerts in Turkey, we were trying to be pleased with what we had instead. But, after all, they were quite successful as a cover band. They were enjoying what they were doing a lot and this was making us enjoy their music. Dreamy nights at Kemanci and Flatline! Then, Tangoze and Trana went to Seattle, I moved to Maryland. So I lost connection with them.

But, one day in 1999, a miracle happened! While I was craving to listen to Turkish music after all these years that I had spent abroad, here they were playing again, but this time, their own music and all in Turkish. Great! The name of the band had changed to Duman; Trana had been replaced by Mutlugil as lead guitarist. But they were still carrying the same spirit in terms of sharing their music.

The name of their first CD was Eski Koprunun Altinda (Under the Old Bridge), which is still my favorite one. Since I have passed through similar experiences as being from the same generation, their songs spoke to me. I could not give up listening to them after that! Three more recordings have been released after the first one: Belki Alisman Lazim (You may need to get used to) in 2002; Konser (Concert) in 2004, involving their live performances; Seni Kendime Sakladim (I saved you for me) in 2005. I have listed them below. Here they are!

The melody of their songs is simple but catchy. The lyrics are deep, daring, and sincere. Many people, especially the ones from my generation or younger, can find themselves easily in them. All these helped them earn great success in Turkey. Many new Turkish rock bands have followed in their footsteps. Their fame is growing like an avalanche. Each time I attend their concerts, I cannot believe how quickly the number of their fans is increasing. We cannot keep the best only for us after all!

They are quite generous in terms of the number of concerts they perform. I was able to catch at least one of their concerts whenever I was visiting Turkey. I should say their live performance is much better than their recordings. They love what they are doing very much. And they pass this energy to the audience. If you attend their concerts, you will not be sorry. They are like religious ceremonies. The band members are the gods and the audiences are the prayers, crying out their words.

I am working like a loyal “agent” to introduce this band to my friends abroad. I would say that I can be considered successful so far; they liked Duman. Since all songs were written in Turkish, they wanted to know what their songs were about. When I searched the web for some information about the band and their songs in English, I could not find much. That’s the reason I decided to devote a part of my web page to them. I hope this page would help you better know Duman.

The pictures on this page are relatively old ones. I did this intentionally. In the pictures, they look exactly the way that I want to remember them.

 
Thank you very much, Duman, for making life more enjoyable for us!
 
 
 
Links
Where can we find their CDs in the U.S.? Tulumba
You may also listen to the beginning part of some of their songs at this address.

Here is the list of songs, taking place in their three albums. I translated the ones that I liked the most. I should admit that I am not a professional translator and I have learned my lesson in terms of how hard to translate any lyrics or poem without harming any deep feelings hidden in words, and their harmony. I tried my best, but I want to say sorry before hand, thinking it was not a great success.

Music and lyrics by Tangoze unless otherwise specified.
 

Eski Koprunun Altinda 
(Under the Old Bridge)
 
01 - Koprualti (Under Bridge)
02 - Bebek (Baby) 
03 - Hatun (Woman)
04 - Halimiz duman (Our situation is dire)
05 - Daglar baglar (Mountains vineyards) * 
06 - Hayatı yaşa (Live the Life)
07 - Yalnizlik paylasilmaz (Loneliness cannot be shared)
08 - Donek (renegade)
09 - Istanbul
10 - Senin gibi (Like you do)
 

* Lyrics by Tangoze and Barokas
 
 
 

 
Belki Alisman Lazim
(You may need to get used to)
 
01 - Bu akşam (tonight)
02 - Her şeyi yak (burn down everything)*
03 - Oje (nail polish)
04 - Kırmış kalbini (someone had broken your heart)
05 - Masal (a story)
06 - Manası yok (there is no meaning)
07 - Belki alışman lazım (you may need to get used to)
08 - Bal (honey)**
09 - Ah ***
10 - Elimdeki saz yeter canıma (The Saz in my hand satisfies my soul) 
11 - Haberin yok ölüyorum (You don’t know, I am dying)
12 - Bu akşam (tonight - acoustic version)
 

* A cover song, composed by Thanou Mikroutsikos and, the lyrics by Sezen Aksu
** Music by Tangoze and Mutlugil
*** Music by Mutlugil
 
 
 

Seni Kendime Sakladim
(I’ve kept you for me)
 
01 - Ozgurlugun ulkesi (The land of the free)
02 – Sayin bayan (Dear Lady)*
03 – Yanibasimdan (From near me)
04 – Seni kendime sakladim (I’ve kept you for me)
05 – Sen ben (You and I)
06 – Melek (Angel)
07 – En guzel gunum gecem (My most beautiful day and night)
08 – Yurekten (From the heart)
09 – Aman Aman (Mercy, mercy)*
10 – Sadece koklayacaktin (You should have simply smelled it) 
11 – Ruyanda gorsen inanma (Don’t believe even if you see in your dream) 
12 – Gecmis olsun (what happened, happened)
 

* Music and lyrics by Barokas.
 
 
 

Live the Life You stepped into the world from darkness Without any thinking, you sold your soul for a lie You have suffered in each moment of your life Wake up, my friend, wake up from this sweet dream Come along, enjoy yourself, believe in me Don’t be mistaken by the other world Live the life, don’t afraid Don’t ask about the other world Live the life, live the life

Hayatı Yaşa Bir adım attın karanlıktan dünyaya Düşünmeden sattın ruhunu bir yalana Bin çile çektin ömrümün her anında Uyan dostum uyan şu tatlı rüyadan Hadi keyfine bak inan bana Aldanma öbür dünyaya Hayatı yaşa korkma Öbür dünyayı sorma Hayatı yaşa hayati yaşa

Under Bridge* I have crossed the seas, coming back You know my worry is you I have turned from my way, breaking off You know my worry is you I have crossed the seas, coming back I don’t care if you make fun of me If only I see your face once I know our ways are separate Once before I die If only I grasp your waist Come along, let’s meet under the old bridge Let no one see Let’s walk against the moonlight under the old bridge Let no one know Let no one hear Let no one see

Köprüaltı Denizler aştım geliyorum Bilirsin derdim seninle Yolumdan döndüm kopuyorum Bilirsin derdim seninle Denizler aştım geliyorum Ister eglen benimle Yüzünü bir görsem yeter Yolumuz ayrı biliyorum Ölmeden son bir defa Belini kavrasam yeter Hadi bi gel buluşalım eski köprünün altında Kimseler görmesin Mehtaba karsı uzanalım eski köprünün altında Kimseler bilmesin Kimseler duymasın Kimseler görmesin

Notes: * “Köprüaltı Kemancı”, or “Fiddler Under Bridge,” was the name of a rock bar located under the old bridge (Old Galata Bridge on the Golden Horn in Istanbul). Since the bridge, together with the bar, burned down in 1992, Tangoze must have been quite young when he wrote the lyrics, or just remembering the past which did not exist anymore.

Loneliness cannot be shared* Stay away from my nearness This distance spoils me Let no one approach Loneliness cannot be shared I remember kindly These old friendships Now everybody is on a different edge Denying their own destiny Some criticize some praise Each one needs care O brother, one should be uninvolved Loneliness cannot be shared One cannot be close to all Have you ever been alone In this odd world Ah! You will understand then Loneliness cannot be shared A wine and a cigarette The fall on my chest I smell the loneliness on dried leafs on rain soaked earth Have you ever been alone In this odd world Ah! You will understand then Loneliness cannot be shared

Yalnızlık Paylaşılmaz Uzak durun yakınıma Bu mesafe beni bozar Kimseler yanaşmasın Yalnızlık paylaşılmaz Inceden hatırlarım O eski dostlukları Şimdi herkes ayrı uçta Kaderini inkar eder Kimi yerer kimi över Her biri bir ilgi bekler Aman abi bulaşılmaz Yalnızlık paylaşılmaz Herkesle kaynaşılmaz Hiç mi yalnız kalmadın Şu garip dünyada Ah o zaman anlarsin Yalnızlık paylaşılmaz Bir şarap bir sigara Sonbahar koynumda Yalnızlıgı kokluyorum Kurutulmuş yapraklarda Yağmur yemiş topraklarda Hiç mi yalnız kalmadin Şu garip dünyada Ah o zaman anlarsın Yanlızlık paylaşılmaz

Notes: * Yalnizlik Paylasilmaz, or “Loneliness cannot be shared,” is originally from a short poem, consisting of only two lines, written by Ozdemir Asaf, a famous, modern Turkish poet. Here is the poem: “Loneliness cannot be shared If it were shared, it would not be loneliness”

Our situation is dire* Gradually we passed over mountains, walls We dived into a world far away from the lover Mercy, mercy, we are helpless Our situation is dire, mercy Gradually our blood had filled with poison Those who left the road had been preyed Those you called friends had robed your heart Our situation is dire, mercy Wherever you live in, my father Adoration, love; they are all lies Gradually we passed over mountains, walls We dived into a world far away from the lover Mercy, mercy, we are helpless Our situation is dire, mercy

Halimiz duman giderek dagi duvari astik yardan uzak aleme daldik aman aman caresiz kaldik halimiz duman aman giderek kanimiz zehir dolmus yoldan cikan kurda yem olmus dost dedigin kalbini soymus halimiz duman aman nerde yasarsan yasa babam sevgi ask hepsi yalan giderek dagi duvari astik yardan uzak aleme daldik aman aman caresiz kaldik halimiz duman aman

Notes: * The band’s name, Duman, comes from this song.

Like you do A dark road in front of me Would you walk with me A road with unknown ground Would you walk next to me Love piece of my soul Would you listen to my heart This is a divine love That should not be confused with joke My worry is you Stay with me like that My worry is you Don’t ask, don’t ask Nobody understands me like you do Nobody believes in me like you do Nobody mixes in blood like you do At the very bottom of my spirit Your voice dances To my bended soul Whatever you do is useless

Senin Gibi Önümde bir karanlık yol Benimle yürür müsün Zemini meçhul bir yol Yanımda yürür müsün Gönlümün aşk parçası Kalbimi dinler misin İlahi bir aşktır bu Şakayla karışmasın Benim derdim seninle Kal yanımda hep böyle Benim derdim seninle Sorma sorma Hiç bir kimse anlamaz beni senin gibi Hiç bir kimse inanmaz bana senin gibi Hiç bir kimse karışmaz kana senin gibi Ruhumun ta dibinde Raks eder senin sesin Vurgun yemiş gönlüme Ne eylesen nafile

ISTANBUL* This city lives on raki This city sucks the cigarette in This city lives the day This city adores each night This city curses people This city beats her woman This city sucks our blood It is worth to die for this city Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul gives her respect to you all	ISTANBUL Bu şehir rakiyla yasar Bu şehir cigarayi çeker Bu şehir gündüzü yasar Bu şehir her geceyi sever Bu şehir adami söver Bu şehir kadinini döver Bu şehir kanimizi emer Bu şehir için ölmeye deger Istanbul Istanbul Istanbul elinden öper
Notes: * This song is about the Oriental characteristics of Istanbul.

Renegade We were born later. We read, we listened, We admired, we exaggerated. In the end, we awoke to the case You were born on that day. You burned down, you broke down. You see, how many years passed. In the end, you renegaded from the case. The most reverend judge, I have an objection; The most reverend judge, I have one more word to say. Don’t label us as lost generation! You see, at least we are not renegade. We were born later, In the arms of the West. We got used to it, we didn’t ask. We moved along silently in the crowd. You were born on that day. You glowed with vodka. When the drunkenness was over, You converted to whiskey in silence.

Donek Biz sonradan doğduk Okuduk dinledik İmrendik abarttık Sonunda uyandık davaya Siz o gün doğdunuz Yakıp yıktınız Kaç yıl geçti bak Sonunda döndünüz davadan Hakim bey itirazım var Hakim bey son bir sözüm var Kayıp gençlik deyip geçme Bak hiç olmazsa biz dönek değiliz Biz sonradan doğduk Batının koynunda Alıştık sormadık Sürüyle yol aldık sessizce Siz o gün doğdunuz Votkayla coştunuz Sarhoşluk geçince Viskiye döndünüz sessizce

Tonight Since the day I knew myself, friends, I could not be an enemy to anyone I have no doubt, my shroud is strong* I drink tonight Since the day I heard the voices, friends, I have started all over again I am in no hurry, my aim is strong I drink… I… tonight… I drink I… here… tonight… Since the day I saw you, friends Almost each day is a festival for me I have no tomorrow, my beloveds are strong** I drink tonight I drink I… here… tonight…

Bu Aksam kendime geldim geleli dostlar olamam kimseye düsman bi süphem yok kefenim saglam icerim ben bu aksam sesleri duydum duyali dostlar yola ciktim yeni bastan acelem yok hedefim saglam icerim ben ben bu aksam icerim ben ben burda bu aksam sizleri gördüm göreli dostlar hemen hergün bana bayram yarinim yok sevenim saglam icerim ben bu aksam icerim ben ben burda bu aksam

Notes: * It is a phrase, meaning “having no concern about the life after death.” ** “Strong” here stands for “sure”.

Honey My love, you are my soul Your blood has mixed with mine Tell me from whom you run away With no good reason you incessantly cry My baby, you are my honey My soul got used to your taste Ah! My beautiful bird, flow in my blood I am already drunk Where are you, my love Tell me where you are, honey Now you are with me, honey Tell me where you are, honey Now you are with me, honey Tell me where you are, honey Now you are my soul, My only part which has remained alive

Bal Aşkım sen benim canımsın Kanıma karışmış kanın Söyle kimlerden kaçarsın Boşuna durmadan ağlarsın Yavrum sen benim balımsın Tadına alışmış canım Aah güzel kuşum gir kanıma Ben zaten sarhoşum Nerdesin.... sevgilim... Söyle nerdesin bal Artık benlesin bal Söyle nerdesin bal Artık benlesin bal Söyle nerdesin bal Artık sen benim canımsın Canlı kalan tek yanımsın

Notes: * This song is written for the “soul” of Tangoze, who is not with us any more. This is the reason given for why he does not sing it at the concerts. I don’t think that grief would be the only reason; maybe he had promised for something. If I were you, Kaan, I would have sung this song at each concert of mine to thank to her for being my soul, affecting me so deeply, and especially for making me compose all these beautiful songs, and write these deeply-in-love lyrics. That would be the best pray for her as well as for the loving ones that we lost forever.

Ah* He didn’t compete He didn’t get defeated Obviously, he didn’t play with you He didn’t get tense Let no one think he is distressed again Strangers, mocking him, should not mistake Ah! He is enjoying himself Ah! His happiness is enough Ah! Do you think he cares about this world Ah! His happiness is enough He didn’t speak He never heard Obviously, he didn’t hang out with you He didn’t get upset	Ah Yarışmadı Yenilmedi Açık seçik sizle oynamadı Gerilmedi Sanılmasın yine basmış onu bulantılar Yanılmasın öyle dalga geçen yabancılar Ah eğleniyor kendi başına Ah neşesi yeter Ah umurunda mi sandın bu dünya Ah neşesi yeter Konuşmadı Hiç duymadı Açık seçik sizle takılmadı Daralmadı
Notes: * I am not sure for whom this song was written; for himself or for his friend or lover? I translated the lyrics, assuming that the one mentioned in the lyrics is him, Tangoze.

The saz in my hand satisfies my soul * I am broke, my head is clear The inside of me is glad, my saz is sullen Take the most beautiful Acquire the most eminent Shame on you! Don’t be greedy! Take the strength to shout out Take the fame as well to get unruly Take the fortune to attack Take the god to beg for mercy For me The love inside of me, the saz in my hand The saz in my hand, the love inside of me The love inside of me, the saz in my hand The saz in my hand satisfies my sole

Elimdeki saz yeter canıma Cebim delik başım açık İçim ferah sazım yanık En güzeli senin olsun En yücesi sana kalsın Aşk olsun gözün doysun Haykırmak için kudretin senin olsun Kudurmak için söhretin de olsun Saldırmak için servetin senin olsun Yalvarmak için allahın senin olsun Benim İçimdeki aşk elimdeki saz Elimdeki saz içimdeki aşk İçimdeli aşk elimdeki saz Elimdeki saz yeter canima

Notes: * Saz is a stringed, traditional Turkish folk music instrument with a long neck. In the lyrics, Tangoze actually talks about his guitar but he names it as saz, which sounds more folkloric. Naming the guitar as saz also stresses the strong bond between Tangoze and his guitar.

Someone had broken your heart A bastard had betrayed you. For years, he had broken your heart. A man, sharing the same fate, could not tolerate you. Since the day he saw you, he had broken your heart. We never looked behind, never got tired You see, we are still here Maybe we got known after going crazy You see, we are still here We went through many things in life You see, we are still here Don’t ever get upset; don’t ever cry You see, we are still here

Kirmis kalbini kahpe dölün soyu ele vermiş seni nice yıllar boyu kırmış kalbini aynı yolun eri çekemezmiş seni gördüğünden beri kırmış kalbini yolun ardına bakmadık yorulmadık bak hala burdayız belki delirdik de belirdik bak hala burdayız biz neler içtik neler yedik bak hala burdayız sen hiç üzülme hiç ağlama bak hala burdayız

You may need to get used to There is a man His inside is tense His brain, head explode He loses himself He doesn’t know this or that He doesn’t see what he knows He doesn’t believe in without seeing He loses himself Enough! Enough! Are you alone? Are you the only one? Are you alone? You may need to get used to this loneliness You may need to bear with this There is a woman Her inside is tense Her brain, head explode She loses herself She doesn’t know this or that She doesn’t see what she knows She doesn’t believe in without seeing She loses herself Enough! Enough! Are you alone? Are you the only one? Are you alone? You may need to get used to this loneliness You may need to bear with this

Belki alışman lazım orada bir adam var adamın içi dapdar beyni başı patlar kendinden geçer... onu bunu bilmez bildiğini görmez görmeden inanmaz kendinden geçer... yeter... yeter... yalnız mı kaldın? bir tek sen mi varsın? yalnız mı kaldın? belki alışman lazım bu yalnızlığa belki katlanman lazım... orada bir kadın var kadının içi dapdar beyni başı patlar kendinden geçer... onu bunu bilmez bildigini gormez görmeden inanmaz kendinden geçer... yeter... yeter... yalnız mı kaldın? bir tek sen mi varsın? yalnız mı kaldın? belki alışman lazım bu yalnızlığa belki katlanman lazım...

There is no meaning They had broken up the road passing through wisdom. Do I walk on it? No! Ah! Who had they burned in this land? Do you know, friend? They had burned the road passing through respect. Do I walk on it? No! Ah! Who had they hung in this land? Do you know, friend? They had hung the road passing through my left side. Do I walk on it? No! Who had they buried in the land next door? Do you know, friend? They had buried the road passing through the heart. Do I walk on it? No! Who had they cut in this land? Do you know, friend? They had cut the road passing through the arts. Do I walk on it? No! Who had they thrown from that bridge? Do you know, friend? There is no meaning, No meaning to this world. There is no meaning, No meaning to this negligence.

Manasi Yok akıldan geçen yolu kazmışlar ben geçer miyim yok ah bu diyarda kimi yakmışlar haberin var mı koç saygıdan geçen yolu yakmışlar ben geçer miyim yok ah bu diyarda kimi asmışlar haberin var mı koç solumdan geçen yolu asmışlar ben geçer miyim yok komşu toprağa kimi gömmüşler haberin var mı koç gönülden geçen yolu gömmüşler ben geçer miyim yok ah bu diyarda kimi kesmişler haberin var mı koç sanattan geçen yolu kesmişler ben geçer miyim karşı köprüden kimi atmışlar haberin var mı koç manası yoktur yok bu alemin manası yoktur yok bu gafletin

A story One of them stepped on ‘80, The other, ‘95. How could this happen, friend? How could the entire nation get sacrificed? One of them advocates Arabs, The other, foreign mandate. How could this happen, friend? How could the entire nation get deceived? As one of them pulls from the right, The other, from the left; As one of them interferes with the laws, The other, with the vault; Once upon a time, we became a story A story again

Masal Biri basmış 80e Ötekisi 95 Aga böyle olmaz ki Koca millet harcanmaz ki Biri arap tayfası Ötekisi gavur mandası Aga böyle olmaz ki Koca millet aldanmaz ki vay Biri sağdan Biri soldan asılınca Biri yasaya Biri kasaya karışınca Evvel zaman içinde masal olduk Masal olduk yine

You don’t know, I am dying Don’t look at me that intensely, We cannot have anything common. You have never been loved that much, I can see this in your eyes. You don’t know, I am dying Don’t ask me where I am from What I drink, what I wear Let my suffer be your cure I just sing from my heart You don’t know, I am dying My crazy heart is uncontrollable again, I am keeping you under pressure. A life is wasted again, I’m kissing in its eyes.* You don’t know, I am dying You don’t know, I am dying As you arrive, I am leaving I don’t have a cure, I am dying As breaking away, I am drinking You don’t know, I am dying

Haberin yok, ölüyorum bakma bana öyle derin işim olmaz senle benim hiç bu kadar sevilmedin gözlerinden okuyorum haberin yok, ölüyorum sorma bana nerelisin ne içersin ne giyersin derdim sana derman olsun ben gönülden okuyorum haberin yok ölüyorum azdı yine deli gönül üzerine geliyorum geçti yine boş bir ömür gözlerinden öpüyorum haberin yok ölüyorum haberin yok ölüyorum sen gelirken ben gidiyorum dermanım yok ben ölüyorum ayrılırken ben içiyorum haberin yok ben ölüyorum.

Notes: * “Kissing in someone’s eyes” means “saying goodbye one last time before leaving them behind.”

The Land of the Free What kind of reason is that? Again you’ve been running after oil. What kind of philosophy is that? Again you fucked it up! The land of the free, The representative of justice, Rescue us from the terrorists! Does it worth taking that many lives? Tell me whether so much pain could be eased! Do these folks surrender? Tell me whether they erase you from their memories! The land of the free, The representative of justice, Rescue us from the terrorists!

Ozgurlugun Ulkesi bu ne biçim bahane yine düştün petrolün peşine bu ne biçim felsefe yine sıçtın insanın içine özgürlüğün ülkesi! adaletin temsilcisi! teröristlerden kurtar bizi! bu kadar cana değer mi bu kadar acı diner mi söyle! bu adamlar siner mi kafadan seni siler mi söyle! özgürlüğün ülkesi adaletin temsilcisi teröristlerden kurtar bizi!

From near me I couldn’t like this day at all I couldn’t like it from the beginning I couldn’t see how it passed From near me From all over me I couldn’t be trapped I couldn’t be, because of my wisdom I chased away my lover From near me From all over me I didn’t lived this day I didn’t, because of my obstinate I could not see how she passed From near me, From all over me Don’t let your hands reach, Keep them away, I said, Don’t ever let them touch. Don’t let whatever I dream on befit me I have no faith!

Yanibasimdan sevemedim ben bu günü sevemedim başından göremedim geçtiğini yanıbaşımdan her yanımdan gelemedim ben oyuna gelemedim yaşımdan kovaladım sevdiğimi yanıbaşımdan her yanımdan yaşamadım ben bu günü yaşamadım inadımdan göremedim geçtiğini yanıbaşımdan her yanımdan ellerin uzanmasın uzak dursun dedim sakın dokunmasın hayal ettiklerim bana yakışmasın inancım yok benim

My most beautiful day and night I’ve improvised songs. I’ve played turkus too.* I’ve drunk and danced on stage. I’ve believed in with all my heart. Choose your song, come along with me; Let’s shout it together! You would just make fun of me. I didn’t shake your hand when you offer it. I gave you a hug, instead. You’ve come to the front by fighting others, never got tired. You’ve believed in with all your heart. Choose your song, come along with me; Let’s shout it together! You would just make fun of me. My most beautiful day and night are with you. Such marvelous love! My most beautiful day is tonight. I play and sing for fun. I’ve improvised songs. I’ve played turkus too. I’ve drunk and danced on stage. I’ve believed in with all my heart. Choose your song, come along with me; Let’s shout it together! You would just make fun of me. My most beautiful day and night are with you. Such marvelous love! My most beautiful day is tonight. I play and sing for fun.

En guzel gunum gecem kafadan attım salladım türkülerden de çaldım sahnelere çıkıp içtim oynadım ben gönülden inandım şarkını seç gel benimle beraber bağıralım dalganı geç sen benimle elini verdin sıkmadım boynundan sarıldım tekme tokat öne geçtin bıkmadın sen gönülden inandın şarkını seç gel benimle beraber bağıralım dalganı geç sen benimle en güzel günüm gecem sizinle bu nasıl sevgidir böyle en güzel günüm bu gece çalarım söylerim keyfe kafadan attım salladım türkülerden de çaldım sahnelere çıkıp içtim oynadım ben gönülden inandım şarkını seç gel benimle beraber bağıralım dalganı geç sen benimle en güzel günüm gecem sizinle bu nasıl sevgidir böyle en güzel günüm bu gece çalarım söylerim keyfe

Notes: * “Turku” means Turkish folk song.

From the heart I thought that I fell in love. I was thinking that I was loved. Then I awoke; In the end, I did understand I got separated I suffered a lot Then I awoke; In the end, I did understand If you love someone with all your heart You should let your mind fly Whoever you want to see next to you, You should first find them inside. Where is my mind? I lost it with you. Don’t ask me how it is That shouldn’t be asked to anyone If you love someone with all your heart You should let your mind fly Whoever you want next to you You should first find them inside.

Yurekten sevdim sandım sevildim sanardım sonra uyandım sonunda ben anladım ayrı kaldım ayıldım bayıldım sonra uyandım sonunda ben anladım öyle yürekten seviyorsan aklı başından atacaksın kimi yanında arıyorsan önce içinde bulacaksın aklım nerde kaçırdım seninle sorma ne halde sorulmaz bu kimseye öyle yürekten seviyorsan aklı başından atacaksın kimi yanında arıyorsan önce içinde bulacaksın

Mercy, mercy! You ask where it goes, leaving everything behind Who knows how you can always stay silent You talk uselessly without knowing Time passes, flowing like water You’ve gallivanted. Mercy, mercy! You’ve been a saz; you’ve been a word. Mercy, mercy! * Gradually you’ve made us sad, time; Gradually you’ve made us sad, time! You’ve written; you’ve crossed out. Mercy, mercy, mercy! You’ve been a fine trace. Mercy, mercy, mercy! You’ve made us line up, time; You’ve made us line up, time! As taking a new step, each time after running away, As suffering to the very bottom, As going away, keeping everything to yourself Time passes, flowing like water You’ve gallivanted. Mercy, mercy! You’ve been a saz; you’ve been a word. Mercy, mercy! Gradually you’ve made us sad, time; Gradually you’ve made us sad, time! You’ve written; you’ve crossed out. Mercy, mercy, mercy! You’ve been a fine trace. Mercy, mercy, mercy! You’ve made us line up, time; You’ve made us line up, time!

Aman aman nereye gider başını alıp, sorarsın kim bilir, durmadan nasıl susarsın bilmeden boşuna atıp tutarsın su gibi akıp geçer zaman gezdin tozdun aman aman aman sazdın sözdün aman aman aman giderek üzdün bizi zaman giderek üzdün bizi zaman yazdın çizdin aman aman aman incecik izdin aman aman aman sıraya dizdin bizi zaman sıraya dizdin bizi zaman hep kaçıp, yeni bir adım atarken dibine kadar, çileye batıp çıkarken içine atıp atıp, yoluna basıp giderken su gibi akıp geçer zaman gezdin tozdun aman aman aman sazdın sözdün aman aman aman giderek üzdün bizi zaman giderek üzdün bizi zaman yazdın çizdin aman aman aman incecik izdin aman aman aman sıraya dizdin bizi zaman sıraya dizdin bizi zaman

Notes: * Saz is a stringed, traditional Turkish folk music instrument with a long neck.

I should have simply smelled it I am a grandson of Adam, And alive as well as vigorous. I grasped a fruit in the forbidden forest I was not going to taste it; I should have simply smelled it! Come along, let’s sing a turku,* Let’s dance together. If you don’t get it, what can we do? You were not going to come here; You should have simply smelled it. You are in an odd competition, And in a privileged position as well as in comfort. Then why do you cry? You were not going to take the award; You should have simply smelled it. I was not going to taste it; I should have simply smelled it! When my crazy heart glowed for love, I took a flower in my arms. I fell from the top I was not going to fall in love; I should have simply smelled it. The heart of a loving one is dire, And dark as well as warm. That kind of love is absurd. You were not going to inhale it; You should have simply smelled it! I was not going to taste it; I should have simply smelled it!

Sadece Koklayacaktim ben ademin torunuyum hem deliyim hem doluyum yasak ormandan yem kaptım tadına bakmayacaktım sadece koklayacaktım gel bir türkü söyleyelim hep beraber oynayalım anlamazsan neyleyelim buraya gelmeyecektin sadece koklayacaktın bir acaip yarıştasın hem öndesin hem rahatsın o zaman ne için ağlarsın ödülü almayacaktın sadece koklayacaktın tadına bakmayacaktım sadece koklayacaktım deli gönlüm kaynayınca bir çiçek aldım koynuma tepelerden düştüm takla aşık olmayacaktım sadece koklayacaktım sevenin gönlü dumandır hem karanlık hem sıcaktır böyle sevda akla ziyandır içine çekmeyecektin sadece koklayacaktın tadına bakmayacaktım sadece koklayacaktım

Notes: * “Turku” means Turkish folk song.

Don’t believe even if you see in your dream Friend, that’s not you What appears is just your clothes Friend, why are you resented? I’ve got used to you, mixed with you Don’t believe even if you see in your dream Friend, that’s not you What’s known is just your name Friend, why did you change your heart? I’ve got used to you, mixed with you Don’t believe even if you see in your dream Friend, that’s not you What’s alive is just your idea Friend, why are you resented? I’ve got used to you, mixed with you Don’t believe even if you see in your dream Don’t ever think that we accept your sovereignty We come and get what we deserve by force You cannot even dare to deny Don’t believe even if you see in your dream

Ruyanda gorsen inanma arkadaş sen bu değilsin görünüş sadece giysin arkadaş niye gücendin alıştım karıştım ben sana rüyanda görsen inanma arkadaş sen bu değildin bilinen sadece ismin arkadaş niye değiştin alıştım karıştım ben sana rüyanda görsen inanma arkadaş sen bu değilsin yaşayan sadece fikrin arkadaş niye gücendin alıştım karıştım ben sana rüyanda görsen inanma sana boynumuzu eğeriz sanma hakkımızı gelir alırız zorla saklayacak yüzün yok yok rüyanda görsen inanma

What happened, happened I got tired, I got bored, While running after you. I don’t care, my beauty, I don’t buy what you say. This was forbidden, that was sin Let her talk as she wishes Don’t insist, my beauty I don’t get involved with you None of you received wisdom I could never comprehend your way But I couldn’t escape, which was my mistake. What happened, happened, now everything is a lie I got tense, I got weary, While running away from you. I don’t care, my beauty, Keep away my nearness This was harm, that was loss Let her talk as she wishes Is it in our hands, my beauty, I got used to the pain

Gecmis olsun yoruldum sıkıldım peşinden koşa koşa ben anlamam güzelim sen anlat külahıma yasakmış günahmış konuşsun doya doya zorlama güzelim karışmam aranıza aranızdan çıkmadı bir adam yolunuza ermedi hiç kafam kaçamadım o da benim hatam geçmiş olsun şimdi her şey yalan daraldım usandım elinden kaça kaça ben anlamam güzeli uzak dur yakınıma zararmış ziyanmış konuşsun doya doya elde mi güzelim alıştım acısına