MFO is the most famous trio of modern Turkish music history and inspired a few generations back to back from 1980’s till today. In the mids of 1990’s group members also published solo albums for themselves. They individually acted in movies and tv series long time. They created their original style, and trio vocal balance. Today they still play in charity concerts and regional events, and still one of the most respected groups in Turkey.
They have been performing for more than thirty years and were among the first rock n' roll band in Turkey (or at least when they became popular). A lot of people compare them in importance to the Beatles.
MFO have written the lyrics and compositions for ALL their albums, which exhibit an initiative trend throughout. During their productive career, they produced more than 100 compositions and received many rewards.
The first hit the MFÖ produced was “Ele Güne Karşı” in 1984. The song was chosen as the “Song of the year” after its release with in the same year. “Peki Peki Anladık” (1985), “Vak The Rock” (1986), “No Problem” (1987), “Best of MFÖ” (1989), “Geldiler” (1990), , “Agannaga” and “Dönmem Yolundan (1992) and Rock oriented “M.V.A.B” (1995) followed.
After 1995, the band began its solo work. Together with Cem Yılmaz (famous comedian), Mazhar Alanson took part in a movie titled, “Herşey Çok Güzel Olucak”. Alanson’s solo album was on market in year 2002. Meanwhile Fuat Güner produced his first solo album in April 1999, and Özkan Uğur took part in various cinema, TV and theatre productions. In spite of this they never performed alone, or with someone else, they perform always together. Apart their solo business, their new arranged collection album will be presented to their funs in early March 2003 and around the end of year 2003 a new album is on the way. Meanwhile the band continues to work together in all productions, domestic and foreign concert tours and appears in engagements for audiences.
Albums:
Ele Güne Karşı (1984)
Aşık Oldum (1985)
Peki Peki Anladık (1985)
Vak The Rock (1986)
No Problem (1987)
The Best Of MFÖ (1989)
Geldiler (1990)
Agannaga Rüşvet (1992)
Dönmem Yolumdan (1992)
M.V.A.B. (1995)
MFÖ (2003)
Collection (2003)
AGU (2006)
Bodrum
MFÖ Lyrics
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Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum
Duygu biraz duygu bütün istegim buydu
Biraz deniz biraz uyku bütün istegim buydu
Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum
Nasil anlatsam nerden baslasam
Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum
Bir zamanlar asik olmustum
Ama simdi ismi neydi unuttum
Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum
The song "Bodrum" by MFÖ is a nostalgic tribute to the seaside town of Bodrum in Turkey. The first stanza of the song starts with a rhetorical question about how to describe and where to start talking about Bodrum. The repetition of the town's name emphasizes the singer's connection and love for the place. The second half of the verse describes that the feeling, the desire of the singer was to have a little bit of emotion (duygu), a little bit of sea (deniz), and a little bit of sleep (uyku). The line "Bütün isteğim buydu" suggests that having these things were enough to make the singer happy.
In the chorus, the repetition of the town's name intensifies the singer's love for the place. The second verse starts with another rhetorical question. The singer then points out that they were in Bodrum with many people in the past, but now they are just a few. The singer's nostalgic feelings about Bodrum are apparent as they talk about the past vs. the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Nasil anlatsam nerden baslasam
How can I explain, where should I start
Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum Bodrum
Talking about Bodrum, Bodrum, Bodrum, Bodrum
Duygu biraz duygu bütün istegim buydu
A little bit of emotion, that was all I wanted - a bit of sea, a bit of sleep
Biraz deniz biraz uyku bütün istegim buydu
A little bit of sea, a little bit of sleep - that was all I wanted
Kaç kisiydik o zaman bak kaç kisi kaldi simdi
Look at how many people we were back then, and now see the few that remain
Bir zamanlar asik olmustum
Once upon a time, I fell in love
Ama simdi ismi neydi unuttum
But now I forgot what their name was
Contributed by Audrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.