Cem Adrian (b. 1980) is a Turkish singer and dancer. He is known for his ab… Read Full Bio ↴Cem Adrian (b. 1980) is a Turkish singer and dancer. He is known for his ability to sing from bass to soprano, as his vocal cords are three times the length of an average person's. He started his musical studies while at secondary school, and also released his first recordings. He started his career on radio at the age of eighteen, and continued for about six years. At the same time he studied theatre and photography, and recorded about 250 of his own songs at the studios of the radio where he used to work.

In 2003, he performed as a singer and dancer with the traditional music ensemble Mystica in İstanbul. In Autumn 2004 he started his education at the Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, at the invitation of Fazil Say. In February 2005 he released his first album, Ben Bu Şarkıyı Sana Yazdım. (Translates to: I wrote this song for you.)

anladım
Cem Adrian Lyrics

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Anladim, hersey bitiyor
Her seferinde yine ask kaybediyor bizi
Anladim, herkes gidiyor
Her seferinde yine cok acitiyor bizi
Gözlerine bir bak, nasilda parlak
Beni ugurlarken yine yüzüme böyle bak

Gözlerime bir bak, nasilda islak

Bana hoscakal derken, onlara iyi bak
Aglamadan, aglatmadan gitmelisin simdi burdan
Yagmurlardan rüzgarlardan hesap sor bu sokaklardan
Gitmelisin simdi…
Sevgilim, sevgilim

Anladim, hersey bitiyor
Her seferinde yine ask kaybediyor bizi
Anladim, herkes gidiyor
Her seferinde yine cok acitiyor bizi
Gözlerine bir bak, nasilda parlak
Beni ugurlarken yine yüzüme böyle bak

Ellerime bir bak nasilda ufak
Bana hoscakal derken onlara iyi bak
Aglamadan, aglatmadan gitmelisin simdi burdan
Yagmurlardan rüzgarlardan hesap sor bu sokaklardan

Aglamadan, aglatmadan gitmeliyim simdi burdan

Yagmurlardan rüzgarlardan hesap sor bu sokaklardan
Sevgilim…

Overall Meaning

The song "Anladım" by Cem Adrian is a melancholic ballad about the pain of lost love and the acceptance that everything comes to an end. In the first verse, he realizes that every time they fall in love, they end up losing each other. The singer has come to terms with the fact that everyone eventually leaves, and it hurts them deeply. The chorus repeats the theme of how bright the eyes of his loved one are while saying goodbye, and how small his hands are when he bids farewell to them. The singer knows he must leave without causing more pain, but it is difficult, and the streets remind him of the memories they shared.

In the second verse, the singer speaks directly to his love, telling them they should leave without shedding any tears, and that they must face the rain and wind as they depart from the streets. The singer knows he must say goodbye but cannot bear to see his love cry. They acknowledge that parting is inevitable, and it is better to leave without causing more hurt, wishing each other the best.

The overall mood of the song is sad and reflects on the inevitability of losing love. The repetition of the chorus makes it a memorable and emotionally impactful song. The use of natural elements like rain and wind adds to the image of a stormy breakup. The singer's plea for his love to leave without tears and to face the challenges that lie ahead indicates a sense of understanding and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

Anladim, hersey bitiyor
I understand that everything is coming to an end

Her seferinde yine ask kaybediyor bizi
Every time, love loses us again

Anladim, herkes gidiyor
I understand that everyone is leaving

Her seferinde yine cok acitiyor bizi
Every time it hurts us deeply

Gözlerine bir bak, nasilda parlak
Look into your eyes, how bright they are

Beni ugurlarken yine yüzüme böyle bak
As you say goodbye to me, look at me like that again

Gözlerime bir bak, nasilda islak
Look into my eyes, how wet they are

Bana hoscakal derken, onlara iyi bak
As you say goodbye to me, take care of them

Ellerime bir bak nasilda ufak
Look at my hands, how small they are

Aglamadan, aglatmadan gitmelisin simdi burdan
You should leave now without crying or making anyone cry

Yagmurlardan rüzgarlardan hesap sor bu sokaklardan
Hold these streets accountable for the rain and winds