Gündüz lived in New York City until early 1980s as John Gundez where he formed "Zacharia", a 3 piece rock band playing his original material. Influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Alvin Lee and Jan Ackerman, Johnny Winter, he sold out 4 nights at the Bottom Line, a famous NYC night club. The club owner called him the best guitarist he ever heard, while being interviewed live on radio.[citation needed] He once opened for Leslie West, and was kept on stage for 4 encores. Gündüz also starred (portraying Jimi Hendrix) in the Broadway musical "Jimi and Janis Together Again". During these performances he was touted by critics as "the coming of the next Jimi Hendrix". His career in the USA was cut short after family obligations forced Gündüz to return to Turkey at the height of his USA career. Returning to Turkey, he formed many influential rock bands like Ambulans, Delikanlı, Affetmez, Çapkınlar, Hard Rakı. Gündüz finished the sessions for his first album Anasının Gözü/Cin Gibi in 1989, but it could only be released three years after, in 1992. The tapes of the record were circulated in these three years, making a great influence on the rock genre in Turkey. Gündüz released his second album Bir Sevgi Eseri / "A Work Of Love" which consisted of Turkish versions of blues classic in 1998.
After his death in June 2016, he is survived by his son Evrencan Gündüz.
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Asım Can Gündüz Lyrics
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Seni gözyaşlarımla sularım
Gözümdeki gözyaşı olsan
Hiç ağlamam
Seni kaybetmekten korkarım
Şarkımın sonu olsan
Bir daha hiç şarkı söylemem
Bağrımdaki nefes olsan
The lyrics of Asım Can Gündüz's song Europa speak of love and loss. The singer addresses a loved one, referring to them as a flower in the desert. He describes how he would water the flower with his tears if it were to exist, but also admits that the thought of losing the flower frightens him. The singer further states that if the loved one were to be the end of the song, he would never sing again, and if they were the breath in his chest, he would never breathe again. The lyrics are poignant and express the depth of emotion felt by the singer towards his lover.
The song speaks to the universal experience of love and loss. The metaphor of the flower in the desert represents the rarity and preciousness of a true and meaningful connection. The singer's willingness to pour his heart out in tears further emphasizes the depth of his love. The fear of loss is a common experience, and the singer's admission of this fear is relatable. The final lines of the song express the intensity of loss, the idea that the end of the relationship would mean the end of the singer's ability to connect with the world around him.
Line by Line Meaning
Sen çölde bir gül olsan
If you were a rose in the desert
Seni gözyaşlarımla sularım
I would water you with my tears
Gözümdeki gözyaşı olsan
If you were the tear in my eye
Hiç ağlamam
I would never cry
Seni kaybetmekten korkarım
I am afraid of losing you
Şarkımın sonu olsan
If you were the end of my song
Bir daha hiç şarkı söylemem
I would never sing again
Bağrımdaki nefes olsan
If you were the breath in my chest
Bir daha asla nefes alamam
I would never take another breath
Writer(s): Carlos Santana, Thomas Joseph Coster
Contributed by Lucas S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.