Her first album, "Be Adam" (O man!) which was released in 1995, gave Gülşen a good debut in Turkey's music world, and her second album, "Erkeksen" (If you are a man), came three years afterwards in 1998. Following another interval of three years, the album "Şimdi" (Now) was released in 2001. This did not attain the popularity she had hoped. The relative failure of this album could be attributed to the image she presented on her 2004 album "Of...Of...". The music video for the main title "Sarışınım" (My blonde), in which she was barely covered with blurred spots on a few parts of her slim body, was judged as obscene by the state watchdog for TV broadcasts, RTÜK (High Board for Radio and TV), and a number of TV channels were issued warnings for having broadcast the clip.
The 2006 album title "Yurtta aşk, cihanda aşk" (Love in country, love in universe), a reference to Atatürk's famous phrase - peace in the country, peace in the world - was released in June 2006. In the meantime, Gülşen's private life also got a lot of coverage in the Turkish news media and gossip tabloids. In order to reach the international audience, she uses the name "Gulshen" to assure a correct pronunciation of her given name.
In 2009 she has released her current album titeled "Önsöz" in which she has written all of the songs.
"Be Adam (O man!)" (1995)
"Erkeksen (If you are a man)" (1998)
"Şimdi (Now)" (2001)
"Of...Of..." (2004)
"Yurtta aşk, cihanda aşk (Love at home, love in the world)" (2006)
"Ama bir farkla (But with a difference)" (2007)
"Önsöz (Prologue)" (2009)
Zig Zag
Gülşen Lyrics
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Büyüne kapıldım ben senin
Dönüşü olur mu?
Bilmem ki bu gidişin
Aceleci telaşlı
Biraz da deli dolusun
Senin günahından aman
Zig zag çizme, gözüm kamaştı
Zig zag gitme, aklım karıştı
Sorsak kim haksız, kim haklı?
Sen kimden yanasın?
Gözü karasın
Zig zag çizme, gözüm kamaştı
Zig zag gitme, aklım karıştı
Sorsak kim haksız, kim haklı?
Sen kimden yanasın?
Gözü karasın
Avucuna aldın
Büyüne kapıldım ben senin
Dönüşü olur mu?
Bilmem ki bu gidişin
Aceleci telaşlı
Biraz da deli dolusun
Senin günahından aman
Tanrı'm beni korusun
Zig zag çizme, gözüm kamaştı
Zig zag gitme, aklım karıştı
Sorsak kim haksız, kim haklı?
Sen kimden yanasın?
Gözü karasın
Zig zag çizme, gözüm kamaştı
Zig zag gitme, aklım karıştı
Sorsak kim haksız, kim haklı?
Sen kimden yanasın?
Gözü karasın
Zig zag çizme, gözüm kamaştı
Zig zag gitme, aklım karıştı
Sorsak kim haksız, kim haklı?
Sen kimden yanasın?
Gözü karasın
Zig zag
The lyrics to Gülşen's song "Zig Zag" seem to convey a sense of confusion and ambivalence in a romantic relationship. The singer describes being enchanted by their partner's touch and feeling captivated by them, but also unsure if there is a way back from the path they are on. This theme of uncertainty is highlighted by the repeated lines questioning the nature of the partner's departure and the consequences of their actions.
The song portrays the partner as impulsive and a bit reckless, with a hint of wildness in their nature. The singer acknowledges the partner's faults but also seeks protection from the consequences of their actions, appealing to a higher power for help. This juxtaposition of passion and vulnerability adds depth to the portrayal of the relationship dynamics.
The recurring motif of "Zig Zag" in the lyrics serves as a metaphor for the erratic and perplexing nature of the partner's behavior. The singer's vision is dazzled by the unpredictable twists and turns of the relationship, causing confusion and disorientation in their thoughts. The questions posed about who is right or wrong and whose side the partner is on reflect the internal turmoil and mixed emotions experienced in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Zig Zag" by Gülşen paint a complex picture of a relationship characterized by intense emotions, uncertainty, and conflicting feelings. The singer grapples with feelings of infatuation and confusion, expressing a desire for clarity and understanding amidst the chaos of love. The song captures the tumultuous nature of relationships, where love and uncertainty intertwine, leaving the singer grappling with the complexities of their emotions and the unpredictability of their partner's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Avucuna aldın
You took me in your palm
Büyüne kapıldım ben senin
I fell under your spell
Dönüşü olur mu?
Will there be a return?
Bilmem ki bu gidişin
I do not know about this departure
Aceleci telaşlı
Hasty and frantic
Biraz da deli dolusun
You are a bit crazy
Senin günahından aman
Be careful with your sins
Tanrı'm beni korusun
God protect me
Zig zag çizme, gözüm kamaştı
Don't draw zigzags, my eyes dazzled
Zig zag gitme, aklım karıştı
Don't go zigzag, my mind confused
Sorsak kim haksız, kim haklı?
If we ask who is wrong, who is right?
Sen kimden yanasın?
Whose side are you on?
Gözü karasın
You have a dark eye
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VEDAT OZKAN TURGAY, ULKU AKER, UELKUE AKER
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