She was originally educated professionally as an opera singer and has a well-tamed soprano voice. However, she proceeded to establish herself in popular music.
Initially working with Sezen Aksu, another significant Turkish music star, she released her first album Sakin Ol in 1992, followed by Lal (1994), Sertab Gibi (1996), Sertab (1999) and Turuncu (2001). Lal was included in the "Soundtrack For A Century" collection by Sony music. Sertab Erener is also remembered for her duets with José Carreras and Ricky Martin and her single with Greek singer Mando. In 2004 she released her first English album called "No Boundaries" and a few English singles, which increased the number of her international fans. Also she made a special re-production of the album regarding the Far-East countries. Her two songs "One More Cup of Coffee" (a Bob Dylan cover) and "Here I Am" were used in international movie soundtracks. She also worked with famous musicians Desmond Child, Indonesian singer Anggun, and Belgian band Voice Male.
She released Ask Olmez, another Turkish-language album in 2005 and the singles Ask Olmez, Biz Oluruz (Love never dies, we die) and a dance remix of Satilik Kalpler Sehri.
There was an electronic/club remix album of some of her best-known songs ("Sertab Goes to the Club") along with Murat Uncuoglu and Aytekin Kurt in 2007. She also released her best-of album ("The Best of Sertab Erener") in 2007.
By 2009, Sertab and her partner Demir Demirkan, who is known as a rock singer in Turkey, released an original album called "Painted on Water". The Painted on Water Project has its bases on the Turkish Folk Music. 14 anonymous old Turkish Folk songs are re-formed and harmonied with jazz sound. Songs are in English. The name of the project, Painted on Water, refers to a traditional Turkish painting method "Ebru", which is painted on water and then dried on a paper.
Sertab released a new album named "Rengarenk" (Colorful) in 2010 to positive commentaries. This has several new songs and a couple of remixes of one of the songs. This is not similar to Painted on Water and reflects Sertab's original pop style.
Her album "Ey Şûh-i Sertab" was released in April 2012. She sang Turkish Classical Music songs, which were totally arranged according to the traditional ways. Her latest album is "Sade", released in April 2013.
On June 3, 2016, Sertab Erener released her 11th LP, Kirik Kalpler Albumu after 3 years. Yıldız Tilbe, Can Bonomo, Soner Sarıkabadayı, Can Temiz, Ersel Serdarlı, Sibel Algan contributed to the album with song writing.
Hani Kimi Zaman
Sertab Erener Lyrics
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Dün gece kaldım kendimle
Bir şarkı yazdım gönlümce
Gel bi dinlesene
Sevişine öpüşüne vurgunum sana hani kimi zaman
Deli dolu oluşuna aşığım deme yalan
Ara sıra gidişine kırgınım sana
Gülüşüne bakışına tutkunum deme yalan
Dün gece kaldım kendimle
Bir mektup yazdım öylece
Bitti dönme diye
Nakarat
Ömrüm tükendi yalanlarınla
Affettim desemde sakın inanma inanma inanma
Nakarat
The song "Hani Kimi Zaman" by Sertab Erener is a heartfelt and emotional tribute to a past lover. The lyrics describe the singer's feelings of love towards this person, and how even though they have parted ways, they still hold a special place in their heart. The song begins with the singer declaring that they spent the night with themselves, and in doing so, they wrote a song from the heart. They ask the listener to take a listen to the song and hear their declaration of love.
The singer goes on to say that they are not lying when they claim to be enamoured with their ex's passionate and wild ways. Despite being hurt by their leaving from time to time, they still hold them dear. The singer also confesses that they are not lying when they say they are captivated by their ex's smile. The song then describes how the singer wrote a letter to their ex, begging them not to leave them again.
Overall, "Hani Kimi Zaman" is a poignant and heartfelt reflection on past love. The lyrics are relatable and raw, and the melody adds to the emotional depth of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Dün gece kaldım kendimle
Last night, I was alone with my thoughts
Bir şarkı yazdım gönlümce
I wrote a song from my heart
Gel bi dinlesene
Come, listen to it
Sevişine öpüşüne vurgunum sana hani kimi zaman
I'm in love with your love and your kisses, sometimes
Deli dolu olduğuna şaşırmam, deme yalan
Don't deny that you're full of wild energy
Ara sıra gidişine kırgınım sana
Sometimes I'm upset with your departures
Hani kimi zaman
Sometimes, you know
Gülüşüne bakışına tutkunum deme yalan
Don't deny that I'm passionate about your smile and your gaze
Dün gece kaldım kendimle
Last night, I was alone with my thoughts
Bir mektup yazdım öylece
I wrote a letter, just like that
Bitti dönme diye
So that it wouldn't end, don't ever leave
Ömrüm tükendi yalanlarınla, affettim desem de sakın inanma inanma inanma
My life was wasted with your lies, even if I forgive you, never believe, believe, believe
Ömrüm tükendi yalanlarınla, affettim desem de sakın inanma inanma inanma
My life was wasted with your lies, even if I forgive you, never believe, believe, believe
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Koko-zk5ij
Burda gerçekten çok iyi bir vokal tekniği var... Doğu-batı sentezi gibi.. etnik entrümanlar ve jazz tekniği.. Büyük üstadsın Sertab Erener🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️
@elemeseb
Herkes Danla demiş ya inanamıyorum. Sertap Erener gibi harika bir sanatçının harika şarkılarını dinlemek için illa ki bir YouTuber mı lazım yani?
@denizylmaz9599
Danladan buraya gelmek övünülcek bir şey değil
@serkanbolca8426
Bu şarkıyı daha bugün keşfettim. Vay be, dedim. Bu dönemlerde böyle güzel şarkılarda yapılıyormuş demek ki, dedim ama bu da nostaljiymiş. Şaşırmadım tabii doğal olarak.. Zaten böyle kaliteli parçaları yapsa yapsa sizler yaparsınız Sertab. Tebriği hakediyorsunuz.🙂
@uns9194
Sokarım danlanın storysine gençliğimizin sertab efsanesini danlanın storysinden öğrenmedik
@ortadunyadanbiri12-4
Eskilerin, zamana direnen bir yönü var gerçekten...
💃🏻🎶
@mrkonche1035
2000 lerin güzel şarkılarından. Barlarda Çalardı...
@RTellof
6.12.2019 du bakalım kaç sene sonra gene uğruycam
@aleksan9841
4 ay olmuş uğra artık
@RTellof
@Aleksandar N burdan hiç gitmedim