There are at least five artists named Lara; one Taiwanese; one Turkish; one… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least five artists named Lara; one Taiwanese; one Turkish; one German; one Spanish; one Finnish, and one Arabic

1. - A talented artist of just 18 years, she is the lead female vocalist of the popular Taiwanese band Nan Quan Ma Ma (Nan Quan Ma Ma), whose second album reached no. 4 on the Taiwanese charts. Californian born and raised, with both Russian and Taiwanese heritage, she is well exposed to both western and Asian cultures, and is proficient in English and Mandarin. Lara graduated from the Taipei American School class of 2006, and has also featured in a duet with Jay Chou on his latest album, November's Chopin, on the track Coral Sea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Veronin

2. - Lara, a Turkish Arabesque-pop music singer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara

3. - Lara, a German fourpiece from Offenbach/Main. Founded in 1997, playing 'Spacerock'. The band consists of Patrick Leoni (voc, git), Jens Rudolph (bass), Hans Wiederroder (git, voc) and Christian Raab (drums).
http://www.lara-rocks.de/

4. Lara, daughter of spanish producer Pablo Pinilla is a talented female pop-rock singer from Spain, starting her career on an early age and realising two LPs so far.

http://www.myspace.com/laramusicweb

Istanbul
Lara Lyrics

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Yeditepe düz gelir
Anam babam viz gelir
Yeditepe düz gelir
Anam babam viz gelir
Istanbul güzeL ama
Sensiz bana bos gelir
Istanbul büyüK ama
Sensiz bana dar gelir

Al beni yanina
Tak beni koluna
Sar beni sarmala
Kat beni canina

Çakmak çakmak gözleri
Ates gibi sözleri

Dile dolarlar beni
Severim diye seni

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Lara's song Istanbul describes how life may seem orderly and predictable in Istanbul but without the presence of a loved one, it feels empty and dull. This is symbolized by the repetition of the line "Yeditepe düz gelir, anam babam viz gelir" which means that even the hills of Istanbul seem flat and lifeless without the warmth of human connection. The following lines "Istanbul güzeL ama, sensiz bana bos gelir, Istanbul büyüK ama, sensiz bana dar gelir" further emphasize this sentiment by stating that Istanbul, despite its beauty and grandness, becomes empty and suffocating without the presence of someone special.

The second verse of Istanbul is an invitation to a loved one to hold onto the singer and never let go. The lines "Al beni yanina, tak beni koluna, sar beni sarmala, kat beni canina" directly translate to "Take me next to you, hold me in your arms, embrace me tightly, and include me in your life." This is a clear declaration of love and desire for someone's affection and care.

The final verse of the song speaks to the power that a special person has over the singer. The lines "Çakmak çakmak gözleri, ates gibi sözleri, dile dolarlar beni, severim diye seni" describe the way the singer is enamoured with their eyes and words, saying that they fill the singer up with a longing for love. The last phrase "severim diye seni" translates to "I love you" and acts as a passionate and final declaration of the singer's feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeditepe düz gelir
The seven hills come straight, without any obstacles

Anam babam viz gelir
My mother and father bring gifts

Istanbul güzeL ama Sensiz bana bos gelir
Istanbul is beautiful, but it feels empty without you

Istanbul büyüK ama Sensiz bana dar gelir
Istanbul is big, but it feels small without you

Al beni yanina
Take me next to you

Tak beni koluna
Take me in your arms

Sar beni sarmala
Wrap me in your embrace

Kat beni canina
Include me in your life

Çakmak çakmak gözleri
Your sparkling eyes

Ates gibi sözleri
Your fiery words

Dile dolarlar beni
Your words fill me up