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)
Olduramadım
MFÖ Lyrics
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Onun bunun adına film olmaktan
Özlendim bezendim her seferinde
Bu defa acaba olur mu diye
Ama kopuktu kopuktu zincir, olduramadım
Ne yapsam ne etsem olduramadım.
Her seferinde keşfetmek yeniden aşkı
Bu vakitsizlikte akla ziyan değil mi
Mucize yaratmaktan sıkıldım usandım
Durumlar eşit değildi olmadı
Ama kopuktu kopuktu zincir, olduramadım
Ne yaptım ne ettimse olduramadım
The lyrics to Mfö's song Olduramadım express a feeling of frustration and weariness towards repeating mistakes and being used for someone else's purposes. The singer is tired of being the subject of other people's stories (onun bunun adına film olmaktan) but also longs to be missed and beautified (özlendim bezendim her seferinde). They question whether this time things will be different, but the chain remains broken (kopuktu kopuktu zincir) and they cannot seem to put an end to the situation.
The second verse also speaks of weariness, but this time towards the idea of constantly rediscovering love (Her seferinde keşfetmek yeniden aşkı). The singer questions whether such behavior is sensible in their current circumstances (Bu vakitsizlikte akla ziyan değil mi) and admits to being tired of trying to create miracles (Mucize yaratmaktan sıkıldım usandım), which ultimately did not change anything (Durumlar eşit değildi olmadı).
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of being trapped in a situation that the singer cannot control or break free from, despite their efforts.
Line by Line Meaning
Bıktım usandım bu hataları tekrarlamaktan
I'm tired of repeating these mistakes and getting caught up in other people's problems
Onun bunun adına film olmaktan
Feeling like my life is being turned into a movie for everyone else's entertainment
Özlendim bezendim her seferinde
I am missed and adorned every time, but still feel empty inside
Bu defa acaba olur mu diye
Wondering if this time things will work out
Ama kopuktu kopuktu zincir, olduramadım
But the chain was broken, and I couldn't manage to overcome it
Ne yapsam ne etsem olduramadım.
No matter what I did, I couldn't succeed
Yarabbim
Oh my God
Her seferinde keşfetmek yeniden aşkı
Discovering love all over again every time
Bu vakitsizlikte akla ziyan değil mi
Isn't it ridiculous to try to find love in such an inconvenient time?
Mucize yaratmaktan sıkıldım usandım
I'm tired of trying to create miracles
Durumlar eşit değildi olmadı
The situation wasn't fair, and it didn't work out
Ama kopuktu kopuktu zincir, olduramadım
But the chain was broken, and I couldn't manage to overcome it
Ne yaptım ne ettimse olduramadım
I couldn't succeed no matter what I did
Writer(s): Ozkan Ugur Raif, Aysun Ugur
Contributed by Gavin O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.