Born on 10th February … Read Full Bio ↴Candan Erçetin (b. 1963) is a Turkish singer.
Born on 10th February 1963 in Kırklareli, she studied at Galatasaray Lisesi, and completed her tertiary education at Istanbul University with a degree in Archaeology.
Erçetin was a member of the group Klips ve Onlar which represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986. She has released several music albums, including one in French. Erçetin has also starred in many musicals, most notably "Yıldızların Altında". Her best-known songs are: "Gamsız hayat", "Elbette", "Onlar yanlış biliyor", "Yalan", and "Melek". She continues giving history of music lessons at her high school, Galatasaray Lisesi.
Dayan
Candan Erçetin Lyrics
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Aklým kendime zor yetiyor
Hal ve gidiþ sýfýrýn altýnda
Ýnsan kendini zor tutuyor
Ben nereden bileyim beni yorma
Kimileri talihi kuþ sanýyor
(Kimileri kendine taç takýyor)
Kalleþ durdu mu tam duruyor
Dayan dayan
Kul tuzaktan kurtulmaz
Uyan uyan
Gül uzaktan koklanmaz
Ben nereden bileyim bana sorma
Aklým kendime zor yetiyor
Hal ve gidiþ sýfýrýn altýnda
Ýnsan dilini zor tutuyor
The lyrics of Candan Erçetin's song "Dayan" speak of the difficulties of life and the struggle to hold on to oneself amidst them. The singer first declares that she does not know where to turn or who to ask, as her own mind can barely handle the situation. The world is in shambles, with everything seeming to go downhill, and people struggle to keep themselves in check. The second verse talks about how some people believe luck is on their side or that they are invincible, but the singer cautions against complacency. When things go wrong, people can be treacherous, and it is always better to stay alert.
The chorus of the song urges listeners to "Dayan," or to hold on and persevere. The singer warns that slaves cannot escape from traps and that roses cannot be smelled from far away, implying that one must stay grounded in the present and be aware of one's surroundings. The final verse reiterates that the singer does not have all the answers and that no one truly does, as life is unpredictable and difficult to navigate. Thus, one must focus on one's own persona and tread carefully in an uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ben nereden bileyim bana sorma
Don't ask me as I have no idea.
Aklým kendime zor yetiyor
I struggle to understand even myself.
Hal ve gidiþ sýfýrýn altýnda
Life and progress seem non-existent.
Ýnsan kendini zor tutuyor
Humans struggle to keep themselves together.
Ben nereden bileyim beni yorma
Don't stress me out with these questions.
Kimileri talihi kuþ sanýyor
Some believe in luck and fate.
(Kimileri kendine taç takýyor)
(Some even believe they can wear a crown.)
Fazla güvenme döner diye dünya
Don't rely too much on the world to turn in your favor.
Kalleþ durdu mu tam duruyor
Once someone chooses to be ruthless, they won't stop.
Dayan dayan
Hold on, keep fighting.
Kul tuzaktan kurtulmaz
One cannot escape from traps easily.
Uyan uyan
Wake up, be alert.
Gül uzaktan koklanmaz
One cannot experience the beauty of a flower without being close to it.
Ben nereden bileyim bana sorma
Don't ask me again, I have no idea.
Aklým kendime zor yetiyor
My mind is barely enough to handle my own thoughts.
Hal ve gidiþ sýfýrýn altýnda
Life still seems non-existent.
Ýnsan dilini zor tutuyor
Humans struggle to control their own speech.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.