She trained in theatre, mime, dance, and singing while working as a chorus singer. She sings in Turkish, French, and Spanish, and has performed around the world. She has a daughter, Şevval Sam who also is a singer.
Discography
1988: Livaneli Şarkıları
1990: Çağrı
1992: Ayak Sesleri
1994: Eski Fotoğraflar
1996: İlla
2012: Nereye Kadar
Ayak Sesleri
Leman Sam Lyrics
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Nedir bu, nedir bu adım adım yaklaşan
Nedir bu korku her akşam
İçimi acıtıyor zaman
Kalamam bu yerde artık
Geçemem bu sokaklardan
Ne olur sus konuşma, karışma
Gidiyorum kalamam
Son gayreti belki de bu ömrümün
Gölgeler bırakmıyor peşimi
Çekilin bu kabus burda bitmeli
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Ardımda ayak sesleri geçmişin şarkısı gibi
Nedir bu, nedir bu adım adım yaklaşan
Nedir bu korku her akşam
İçimi acıtıyor zaman
Duramam bu evde artık
Bakamam bu eşyalara
Ne olur karşı çıkma, dokunma
Yüreğime, kalamam
Son gayreti belki de bu ömrümün
Gölgeler bırakmıyor peşimi
Çekilin bu kabus burda bitmeli
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Kendi halime bırakın beni
The lyrics of Leman Sam's song Ayak Sesleri (Footsteps) describe a feeling of being haunted by the past and a fear of the unknown. The singer hears footsteps behind them that remind them of a song from their past, which gradually becomes louder and more ominous. The fear becomes so overwhelming that they feel they cannot stay in their current place anymore and have to leave.
The singer is experiencing a sense of unrest and anxiety, feeling like they are being followed by something that they cannot escape. They are trying to distance themselves from the past and move on, but the memories and fears linger. The repetition of the phrase "son gayreti belki de bu ömrümün" (perhaps this is my last effort in life) emphasizes the sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's attempt to break free from the haunting feelings.
The haunting imagery in the lyrics creates a sense of unease, with the footsteps and "kabus" (nightmare) being repeated as if the singer cannot escape them. The plea for the footsteps to disappear and to be left alone is a powerful one, expressing the desire to be free from the past and the fear it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Ardımda ayak sesleri geçmişin şarkısı gibi
The footsteps behind me sound like the song of the past
Nedir bu, nedir bu adım adım yaklaşan
What is this, what is this approaching step by step
Nedir bu korku her akşam
What is this fear every evening
İçimi acıtıyor zaman
It hurts my heart every time
Kalamam bu yerde artık
I can't stay in this place anymore
Geçemem bu sokaklardan
I can't pass through these streets
Ne olur sus konuşma, karışma
Please be quiet, don't speak, don't interfere
Gidiyorum kalamam
I'm leaving, I can't stay
Son gayreti belki de bu ömrümün
Perhaps this is the last effort of my life
Gölgeler bırakmıyor peşimi
Shadows are not leaving me alone
Çekilin bu kabus burda bitmeli
Step away, this nightmare must end here
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Disappear, footsteps
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Leave me to myself
Ardımda ayak sesleri geçmişin şarkısı gibi
The footsteps behind me sound like the song of the past
Nedir bu, nedir bu adım adım yaklaşan
What is this, what is this approaching step by step
Nedir bu korku her akşam
What is this fear every evening
İçimi acıtıyor zaman
It hurts my heart every time
Duramam bu evde artık
I can't stand being in this house anymore
Bakamam bu eşyalara
I can't look at these belongings
Ne olur karşı çıkma, dokunma
Please don't object, don't touch
Yüreğime, kalamam
To my heart, I can't stay
Son gayreti belki de bu ömrümün
Perhaps this is the last effort of my life
Gölgeler bırakmıyor peşimi
Shadows are not leaving me alone
Çekilin bu kabus burda bitmeli
Step away, this nightmare must end here
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Disappear, footsteps
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Leave me to myself
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Disappear, footsteps
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Leave me to myself
Yok olun ayak sesleri
Disappear, footsteps
Kendi halime bırakın beni
Leave me to myself
Writer(s): Cengiz özdemir, Zeynep Talu Kurşuncu
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.