She moved to New York to pursue a Master's Degree in Jazz Performance from the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College (2003-2005) where she studied with Sheila Jordan and graduated with an award. She also performed at clubs in New York (55 Bar, Nublu, The Knitting Factory, The C-Note...) and returned to İstanbul in 2006.
She’s stil singing with various bands (The Curly Trio, Four in the Pocket, Cogito…) and teaching voice.
She released her first personal album "M.U.S.I.C" at the end of 2010. Most of the songs in the album is composed by herself.
She is giving concerts at different performance clubs such as Ghetto, Babylon, Romeo & Juliet in Istanbul since the release of her album in 2010.
Just Because
Elif Çağlar Lyrics
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Yes she was young
And lovely, tall and tan
And yes, she stole my boyfriend
I'm not happy I won't pretend
She may be dumb
But I was even dumber
How could I not see
That my boyfriend was
Just a man in the end
Everything that comes out of her mouth
Starts with the words ""I was like""
I mean I was like Oh my god!
Oh how could my man with a PhD
Left me for this girl who's all looks
She looks and looks
Yet she can not see anything
Everything that comes out of her mouth
Starts with the words ""I was like""
I mean I was like Oh my god!
Somebody shut her up
Somebody shut her up
Somebody, please
CHORUS
She says just because I'm hot
It doesn't mean that I can not
Sing, think, talk, argue
Anything you can do
I can do better than you
You know it
VERSE
I have lost my self esteem
I have lost my self esteem
Eveything I believed in
Left me now, left me somehow
She took it all away from me
Now I know that I must be
Stronger and wiser
Go, consult a hair dresser
I underestimated the power she had
It was a big lesson for me
But it's enough
Please, somebody shut her up
Somebody shut her up
Somebody shut her up
Somebody, please!
CHORUS
She says just because I'm hot
It doesn't mean that I can not
Sing, think, talk, argue
Anything you can do
I can do better than you
You know it
She says just because I'm hot
It doesn't mean that I can not
Sing, think, talk, argue
Anything you can do
I can do better than you
You know it
(Background vocals) Sometimes dress up like a toy if you don't want to lose your boy.
Ask yourself one day if she comes your way
Are you gonna be ready for this
So go ahead and buy those shoes now
The song "Just Because" by Elif Çağlar is a commentary on the society's obsession with physical appearance, as well as the insecurities that arise from comparing oneself to others. In the first verse, the singer expresses her resentment towards a woman who stole her boyfriend, acknowledging her own foolishness for not seeing through his true intentions earlier. She highlights the woman's lack of substance by pointing out her excessive use of filler words, concluding that her boyfriend chose her solely based on her looks.
The chorus, in which the woman defends herself by claiming that her appearance does not compromise her abilities, serves as a reminder that beauty and intelligence are not mutually exclusive, and that people should not be judged based on physical attributes alone. The second verse finds the singer grappling with the aftermath of the breakup, admitting that she has lost her sense of self-worth and needs to regain her confidence. She realizes that the power dynamic between her and the other woman was motivated by societal expectations, and resolves to no longer let such factors dictate how she views herself.
In sum, "Just Because" serves as a critique of the societal pressure to conform to a certain beauty standard, and highlights the negative consequences of internalizing such standards. The lyrics serve as a call to action for listeners to prioritize self-worth and not judge others based on their physical appearance.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes she was young
The woman who stole my boyfriend was young
And lovely, tall and tan
Additionally, she had attractive qualities
And yes, she stole my boyfriend
This woman succeeded in taking my boyfriend away from me
I'm not happy I won't pretend
I am honest about not feeling happy with the situation
She may be dumb
The other woman may not be very bright
But I was even dumber
I am acknowledging that I was not smart in the situation
How could I not see
I am questioning my own awareness and perception
That my boyfriend was
Just a man in the end
I am realizing that my boyfriend is just a human being
Everything that comes out of her mouth
Starts with the words ""I was like""
This woman tends to begin her sentences with "I was like"
I mean I was like Oh my god!
I was shocked and surprised by her behavior
Oh how could my man with a PhD
Left me for this girl who's all looks
She looks and looks
Yet she can not see anything
I am wondering why my smart boyfriend left me for someone who is primarily attractive, but shallow
Somebody shut her up
Somebody shut her up
Somebody, please
I want this woman to stop speaking
I have lost my self esteem
I have lost my self esteem
Eveything I believed in
Left me now, left me somehow
My confidence has been shattered and I am struggling to cope with my loss
She took it all away from me
Now I know that I must be
Stronger and wiser
The other woman caused me to lose important qualities, but I now realize I need to become stronger and more knowledgeable
Go, consult a hair dresser
I underestimated the power she had
It was a big lesson for me
But it's enough
I am telling myself to take care of my appearance and acknowledging that the other woman had more influence than I anticipated
She says just because I'm hot
It doesn't mean that I can not
Sing, think, talk, argue
Anything you can do
I can do better than you
You know it
The other woman believes that her attractiveness does not define her intelligence or abilities and is confident in herself
(Background vocals) Sometimes dress up like a toy if you don't want to lose your boy.
An additional message is conveyed through background vocals suggesting that sometimes, dressing up more playfully can help one keep their significant other
Ask yourself one day if she comes your way
Are you gonna be ready for this
So go ahead and buy those shoes now
The lyrics advise listeners to consider how they might handle a difficult situation like this and to prepare for it in advance by treating themselves to something nice
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elif Çağlar Muslu
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