Mor ve Ötesi was formed in 1995 with the line-up of Kerem Kabadayı (drums), Harun Tekin (vocals & guitar), Derin Esmer (vocals & guitar) and Alper Tekin (bass), who were then students at the Deutsche Schule Istanbul. They released their first album Şehir ("The City") in September 1996 and played their first live concert in Ankara. That year, Burak Güven replaced Alper Tekin on bass.
Bırak Zaman Aksın ("Let Time Flow"), their second album was released in January 1999 to massive success. Just after its release, Derin Esmer moved to the USA and was replaced by prominent guitarist Kerem Özyeğen. After the devastating 1999 Kocaeli earthquake, Mor ve Ötesi started playing more on social and political themes. They were also very active in the opposition against the use of nuclear energy in Turkiye.
In August 2001, they released their third album, Gül Kendine ("Smile at Yourself"). With Kerem Özyeğen, there was a noticeable change in the music, and after 17 August there was a noticeable change in lyrics. In October 2002, Mor ve Ötesi's released the Yaz EP, which included a cover of the Ajda Pekkan song Yaz Yaz Yaz.
Their fourth album Dünya Yalan Söylüyor ("The World is Lying") was released in March 2004. The album became their most popular album in Turkiye, reaching 250.000 sales. Since their previous work was not as well known, many new fans were not aware that they weren't a new band. Although this album has been their best selling album, it is not admired by their old fans as much as their previous work, and some have even seen it as "sell-out". The album contained considerable political criticism against the activities of the USA both in Iraq and the rest of the world. In the same year they received a Golden Orange Award for their single "Bir Derdim Var".
Their fifth album Büyük Düşler ("Great Hopes") was released on May 9, 2006. This is an album mainly dealing with the political problems of Turkiye and the personal problems of the group members, including loss of family members and their relationships. It has a darker sound compared to their previous albums. This album is regarded as a homage to their old fan base and a return to a style closer to their earlier albums. Three singles were released from the album: "Şirket", "Küçük Sevgilim", and "Ayıp Olmaz Mı?". Büyük Düşler was named Best Album of the Year by Rolling Stone Turkiye and Best Rock Album of the Year by Blue Jean magazine.
On December 10 2007 TRT's general manager İbrahim Şahin announced that Mor ve Ötesi were to represent Turkiye in Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song 'Deli'. Mor ve Ötesi finished 7th in contest, which was held in Belgrade on 22 May 2008. During the contest, BBC commentator Sir Terry Wogan described the lead singer as "a sinister James Bond".
The band's sixth album, Başıbozuk, was released in late 2008, and included three studio and four live tracks, including their Eurovision entry, as well as remixes.
Their seventh album "Masumiyetin Ziyan Olmaz" ("Your Innocence Won't Go To Waste") came out in 12 May 2010. The first video clip was "Yorma Kendini"
Parti
Mor ve Ötesi Lyrics
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İçimde zannettim
Dışımdaymış
Biri eksik biri fazlaymış
Yanıldım
Partinin gününü kaçırdım
İstisna zannettim
Muhtaç olduğum büyük
Kuvvet
Yalan mıymış
Partinin tadını kaçırdım
Nümayiş zannettiler
İsyanmış
Nazik bir katil
Doğurmuşsun
Ve kazanmış
Kutsal
Aklın
Nerde
Dans et
Üstümde
Sakin olmak için
Biraz daha eğlen
The lyrics of Mor ve Ötesi's song Parti depict the feeling of being lost and confused at a party. The singer of the song seems to have lost track of the party’s location and timing, and feels like something is missing or not right. There is a sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment that pervades the lyrics, as the singer realizes that things are not what they seem, and that they may have been misled or deceived. The lyrics also contain a sense of rebellion, as the singer pushes back against societal norms and expectations, and embraces the idea of being a “gentle killer” who can still have fun and enjoy life.
At its core, Parti is a song about the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life, and the frustration that can arise when we feel like we're not quite living up to our own expectations. The lyrics capture the sense of disorientation and confusion that many people feel when they're trying to navigate the complexities of the modern world, and they celebrate the idea of living life to the fullest, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Partinin yerini şaşırdım
I got lost in the party
İçimde zannettim
I thought it was inside of me
Dışımdaymış
But it was outside
Biri eksik biri fazlaymış
One was lacking and the other was excessive
Yanıldım
I was wrong
Partinin gününü kaçırdım
I missed the day of the party
İstisna zannettim
I thought it was an exception
Bir kuralmış
It was a rule
Muhtaç olduğum büyük
The great power that I needed
Kuvvet
Was it a lie?
Partinin tadını kaçırdım
I spoiled the taste of the party
Nümayiş zannettiler
They thought it was a show
İsyanmış
It was a rebellion
Nazik bir katil
You have produced a gentle killer
Doğurmuşsun
And you have won
Kutsal
Sacred
Aklın
The mind's
Nerde
Where is it?
Dans et
Dance
Üstümde
On me
Sakin olmak için
To stay calm
Biraz daha eğlen
Have some more fun
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.