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"
Re
Mor ve Ötesi Lyrics
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Hiç zamanım da yok ki
Yine ben kopup gelen
Bilmediğim şey yok ki
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Hiç zamanım da yok ki
Yine de geldim dünyana
İçim yanar, içim bilmez
İçim var, içim düşünmez
İçim aşk, içim değişmez
İçim saf, içim kirlenmez
Yine ben miyim düşen
Görmediğim şey yok ki
Yine ben kopup gelen
Bu dersin sonu yok ki
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Hiç zamanım da yok ki
Yine de geldim dünyana
Hiç yok
İçim yanar, içim bilmez
İçim var, içim düşünmez
İçim aşk, içim değişmez
İçim saf, içim kirlenmez
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Yine de geldim dünyaya
The lyrics to Mor ve Ötesi's song Re describe a sense of confusion and uncertainty about the world and one's place in it. The singer questions whether they are the only one who feels lost and disconnected, and whether there is anything they don't know or understand. Despite these doubts, they affirm that they have come into the world and that their essence remains pure and uncorrupted. The repetition of the phrase "yine de" (meaning "even so" or "still") throughout the lyrics underscores the singer's persistence and determination to navigate this complex and challenging existence.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a bittersweet acceptance of the uncertainties of life, as well as a hope that one's true self can remain intact amidst the struggles and confusion. The music itself is also fittingly moody and introspective, with haunting guitar riffs and a driving rhythm that hints at a sense of urgency and restlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yine ben miyim düşen
Am I the one who is falling again?
Hiç zamanım da yok ki
I never have enough time.
Yine ben kopup gelen
I'm the one who keeps coming loose.
Bilmediğim şey yok ki
There's nothing I don't know.
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Still, I came into the world.
Hiç zamanım da yok ki
I never have enough time.
Hiç yok
There's nothing.
İçim yanar, içim bilmez
My insides burn, but I don't know why.
İçim var, içim düşünmez
I have insides, but I don't think about them.
İçim aşk, içim değişmez
My insides are love, they never change.
İçim saf, içim kirlenmez
My insides are pure, they can't be tainted.
Görmediğim şey yok ki
There's nothing I haven't seen.
Bu dersin sonu yok ki
This lesson never ends.
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Still, I came into the world.
Hiç zamanım da yok ki
I never have enough time.
Hiç yok
There's nothing.
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Still, I came into the world.
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Still, I came into the world.
Yine de geldim dünyaya
Still, I came into the world.
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@morveotesidegilmukemmelveo8359
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Yine ben miyim düşen
Hiç zamanımda yok ki
Yine ben kopup gelen
Bilmediğim şey yok ki
Yinede geldim dünyaya
Hiç zamanımda yok ki
Yinede geldim dünyana
Hiç yok
İçim yanar içim bilmez
İçim ağır içim düşünmez
İçim aşk içim değişmez
İçim saf içim kirlenmez
Yine ben miyim düşen
Görmediğim şey yok ki
Yine ben kopup gelen
Bu dersin sonu yok ki
@fatihnomore
Bu şarkı kulaklarımdan hiç eksik olmasın istiyorum
@canan4854
Gel dinle eksik olmasın
@aylinsevdi7825
e bi daha
@erdemozyaman8459
Gel kanka bi tur daha dinle
@kannonhouston6754
i guess I'm kinda randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to stream newly released series online ?
@FurkanEnesGenc
Burada mısın? :D
@alinathewarrior
Bağıra bağıra söylemek için Dünya Yalan Söylüyor albümü o kadar ideal ki...
@rabiaanwar7109
Mor ve ötesinin parçaları yaşlanmiyor. Bu şarkılar asla anlamını yitirmiyor, 16 yıldır aynı lezzet, aynı duygu, aynı güzellik...
@frat9448
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@kadirkacar4498
Siz de küserseniz muzik piyasasinin simdiki halinden dolayi biz kimi dinleriz gencler icin devam :)