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.
Mecbursun
Sertab Erener Lyrics
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Ben sana varmazsam eger gözüm açik giderim
Oynar gider yari aklim da bende durmaz
Ben seni almazsam eger mahvolurum biterim
Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayim
Bir dile bin yil kölen olayim
Boynuna koynuna dolanayim
Vallahi dünyayi yikarim basina
Kimselere yar etmem seni bakmam gözyasina
Mecbursun mecbursun hiç çaren yok
Inadi birak gel sükredeceksin sonra sansina
Yandim amanin yandim ben bir esmerin narina
Getirin basayim tuz üstüne tuz kapanmayan yarama
Ya sen gel ya da ben geleyim ferman buyur
Ahdim var baskoyacagim yastigina yorganina
The song "Mecbursun," sung by Sertab Erener, is a heart-wrenching ballad about a lover who cannot bear to be apart from their beloved. The first verse begins with the words, "Olmaz civanim imkansiz vazgeçmek olmaz," which translates to "It's impossible to give up, my love, it's impossible." From these lyrics, it is clear how deeply the singer loves their beloved and how much they need them in their life. They cannot bear the thought of being separated from them and are willing to do anything to make sure that they stay together.
The chorus of the song is where the true power of the lyrics comes through. The singer declares that they will do anything to keep their beloved close to them, even if it means sacrificing everything else in their life. "Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayim," they sing, which means "Just let me be your slave if you love me." It is a powerful declaration of love and devotion, one that speaks to the depth of feeling that the singer has for their beloved.
Throughout the rest of the song, the singer talks about their desperation to be with their beloved and how they will do anything to make sure that they stay together. They speak of their willingness to sacrifice everything, even if it means destroying the world itself. It is a raw and powerful expression of love, one that is sure to move anyone who hears it.
Line by Line Meaning
Olmaz civanim imkansiz vazgeçmek olmaz
My dear, it is impossible to give up, it just can't be done
Ben sana varmazsam eger gözüm açik giderim
If I can't have you, my eyes will stay wide open and I will keep going
Oynar gider yari aklim da bende durmaz
My mind won't stay with me, it will wander off with my lover
Ben seni almazsam eger mahvolurum biterim
If I don't have you, I will be ruined and it will be the end of me
Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayim
As long as you love me, I will be your servant
Bir dile bin yil kölen olayim
I will be your slave for a thousand years if you want
Boynuna koynuna dolanayim
I will cuddle up to you and hold you tight
Mahsere kadar
Until the end of time
Vallahi dünyayi yikarim basina
I swear, I will destroy the world for you
Kimselere yar etmem seni bakmam gözyasina
I won't care for anyone else or their tears, only you
Mecbursun mecbursun hiç çaren yok
You have no choice, you are obliged, there's nothing you can do
Inadi birak gel sükredeceksin sonra sansina
Leave your stubbornness behind and come, you will be grateful later on
Yandim amanin yandim ben bir esmerin narina
I am burning, oh how I am burning for the scent of a dark-haired woman
Getirin basayim tuz üstüne tuz kapanmayan yarama
Bring me salt and pour it into my wound that won't heal
Ya sen gel ya da ben geleyim ferman buyur
Either you come, or I will come, decide and give the order
Ahdim var baskoyacagim yastigina yorganina
I have promised, I will lay my head on your pillow and under your blanket
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sebila Yilmaz
Olmaz civanım imkansız vazgeçmek olmaz
Ben sana varmazsam eğer gözüm açık giderim
Oynar gider yarı aklım da bende durmaz
Ben seni almazsam eğer mahvolurum biterim
Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayım
Bir dile bin yıl kölen olayım
Boynuna koynuna dolanayım
Mahşere kadar
Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayım
Bir dile bin yıl kölen olayım
Boynuna koynuna dolanayım
Mahşere kadar
Vallahi dünyayı yıkarım başına
Kimselere yar etmem seni bakmam gözyaşına
Mecbursun mecbursun hiç çaren yok
İnadı bırak gel şükredeceksin sonra şansına
Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayım
Bir dile bin yıl kölen olayım
Boynuna koynuna dolanayım
Mahşere kadar
Sen yeter ki sev kulun olayım
Bir dile bin yıl kölen olayım
Boynuna koynuna dolanayım
Mahşere kadar
Yandım amanın yandım ben bir esmerin narına
Getirin basayım…
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