Together with the band Nazar, she represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, where she shared 18th place with Seija Simola from Finland. Since 1997 she has been Turkey's National Ambassador to UNICEF.
In 1998 she was awarded the honorary title of State Artist of Turkey.
Albums:
* Nilüfer'74 (1974)
* Selam Söyle (1976)
* Müzik (1978)
* 15 Şarkı (1979)
* Nilüfer'79 (1979)
* Nilüfer'80 (1980)
* Sensiz Olmaz (1982)
* Nilüfer'84 (1984)
* Bir Selam Yeter (1985)
* Geceler (1987)
* Esmer Günler (1988)
* Sen Mühimsin (1990)
* Yine Yeni Yeniden (1992)
* Ne Masal Ne Rüya (1995)
* Nilüferle (1996)
* Yeniden Yetmişe (1998)
* Büyük Aşkım (2001)
* Olur mu Olur mu / Gözünaydın (2003)
* Sürprizler (2004)
* Karar Verdim (2005)
* Karar Verdim + 3 Remiks (2006)
Website: http://www.niluferonline.org/
İyisi mi
Nilüfer Lyrics
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Müzik: G. Costa
Olacak gibi değil ki bu aşk
Her gün bir başka keder
Ne sende rahat ne bende huzur
Bu böyle sürer gider
İyisi mi burada bitsin her şey
İyisi mi anmak çok güzel şey
Seninle geçen günleri birer birer
Benim kimseden korkum yok
Ama sen hiç öyle değilsin
İçim yansa da kan ağlasa da
Sen ona dönmelisin
The lyrics of Nilüfer's song "İyisi mi" reflect a tumultuous relationship between two people who are unable to find peace and contentment with themselves or each other. The first verse states that the love between them is unlikely to continue, as each day brings new pain and troubles. Neither of them is at ease, and the situation seems to be never-ending.
The chorus of the song suggests that there is no solution to their problems, and it is better to just end things altogether. However, the singer also reflects that remembering the good times they had together is a beautiful thing. The second verse speaks to the singer's lack of fear, but the person they are singing to is not the same way. Despite any turmoil or internal suffering the singer may experience, they believe that their partner should return to them if they are truly in love.
Overall, the song portrays a complicated relationship with no clear resolution. The emotions expressed are raw and honest, showing the complexity of love and its power to both uplift and destroy individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Olacak gibi değil ki bu aşk
This love doesn't seem like it'll work out
Her gün bir başka keder
Every day brings a new sadness
Ne sende rahat ne bende huzur
Neither you nor I find peace
Bu böyle sürer gider
It will continue like this forever
Çare yok
There's no solution
İyisi mi burada bitsin her şey
It would be better if everything ended here
İyisi mi anmak çok güzel şey
It's better to remember the good times
Seninle geçen günleri birer birer
Each and every day spent with you
Benim kimseden korkum yok
I'm not afraid of anyone
Ama sen hiç öyle değilsin
But you're not like that
İçim yansa da kan ağlasa da
Even if my heart is on fire and my blood is crying
Sen ona dönmelisin
You should turn back to it
Contributed by Eliana R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.