Born Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on the 13 July 1954 in Sarayköy/Denizli, Turkey, she began to study at the local agricultural institute, but gave up her studies to concentrate on music full time. She released her first single, "Haydi Şansım/Gel Bana" (Come on My Luck/Come to Me) in 1975. However, she remained undiscovered until her 1976 single "Olmaz Olsun" reached number one in the Turkish charts. Her first album Serçe (Sparrow) appeared in 1978, which gave her also her nickname.
In the coming years, Aksu also acted in two films and opened a live music club in Istanbul. Her music throughout these years remained conventional, but melodic pop, perhaps best exemplified by "Gülümse" (Smile) of 1991.
In 1995, Aksu branched out with the experimental album Işık Doğudan Yükselir (Light from the East), drawing both on western classical and regional Turkish musical traditions. This album made her known outside Turkey and gave her a devoted world music following across Europe.
She has collaborated with many other musicians, such as Tarkan and Sertab Erener, resulting in continental hits such as "Şımarık".
Discography
Allahaısmarladık (Good Bye) 1977
Serçe (Sparrow) 1978
Sevgilerimle (With Love) 1980
Ağlamak Güzeldir (To Cry is Beautiful) 1981
Firuze 1982
Sen Ağlama (Don't Cry) 1984
Git (Go) 1986
Sezen Aksu '88 1988
Sezen Aksu Söylüyor (Sezen Aksu Sings) 1989
Gülümse (Smile) 1991
Deli Kızın Türküsü (Crazy Girl's Ballad) 1993
Işık Doğudan Yükselir (Ex Oriente Lux / Light from the East) 1995
Düş Bahçeleri (Gardens of Dream) 1996
Düğün ve Cenaze (Wedding and Funeral) 1997
Adı Bende Saklı (His Name is Hidden In Me) 1998
Deliveren 2000
Şarkı Söylemek Lazım (Time to Sing) 2002
Yaz Bitmeden (Before The Summer Ends) 2003
Bahane (Excuse) 2005
Bahane Remixes (Excuse Remixes) 2005
Kardelen (Snowdrop) 2005
Deniz Yıldızı (Starfish) 2008
Yürüyorum Düş Bahçeleri'nde... (I'm walking in the gardens of dream) 2009
Öptüm 2011
Öptüm Remix 2011
Seni Kimler Aldi
Sezen Aksu Lyrics
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Sığmıyorum dünyaya, dar geliyor
Geceler mi uzadı, bu karanlık ne
Gönlümün bayramları, şenliği söndü
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni?
Dudağında dilinde
Ellerin izi var, aaah
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni?
Dudağında dilinde
Ellerin izi var
Deli gözlerin, gelir aklıma
Gülüşün, öpüşün, iç çekişin gelir
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni?
Dudağında dilinde
Ellerin izi var
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni?
Dudağında dilinde
Ellerin izi var
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni?
Dudağında dilinde
Ellerin izi var
The lyrics of Sezen Aksu's song Seni Kimler Aldı describe the longing and pain felt by the singer after the loss of their loved one. The singer expresses that they are walking on top of their longing and pain but cannot fit into the world, as it feels too small and confined. The nights feel longer, and the darkness seems to have taken over, leaving no room for celebration or joy in their heart.
In the chorus, the singer asks who has taken their loved one away and who is kissing them now. They see the marks of their hands on their lover's lips and language. The singer cannot forget about their lover's wild eyes and their smile, kisses, and sighs.
The song portrays a sense of desperation and longing for a lost love. The singer's pain is intense, and they feel consumed by their emotions. The lyrics, combined with Sezen Aksu's soulful voice, create a moving and powerful melody that captures the listener's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yürüyorum hasretin, acının üstüne
I walk on top of the yearning and pain, it's hard to fit in this world
Sığmıyorum dünyaya, dar geliyor
I don't fit into this world, it feels suffocating
Geceler mi uzadı, bu karanlık ne
Did the nights get longer? What is this darkness?
Gönlümün bayramları, şenliği söndü
The celebrations and feasts of my heart are extinguished
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni? Dudağında dilinde Ellerin izi var, aaah
Who took you away? Who is kissing you? Your lips and tongue still bear their marks, aaah
Deli gözlerin, gelir aklıma
Your crazy eyes come to mind
Gülüşün, öpüşün, iç çekişin gelir
Your smile, your kiss, your sighs come to mind
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni? Dudağında dilinde Ellerin izi var
Who took you away? Who is kissing you? Your lips and tongue still bear their marks
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni? Dudağında dilinde Ellerin izi var
Who took you away? Who is kissing you? Your lips and tongue still bear their marks
Seni kimler aldı? kimler öpüyor seni? Dudağında dilinde Ellerin izi var
Who took you away? Who is kissing you? Your lips and tongue still bear their marks
Lyrics © SN Publishing
Written by: Fatma Sezen Yildirim
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