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.
Mi Acaba?
Sertab Erener Lyrics
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Ben de boş değilim hani öğretebilir mi acaba?
Sevdim deli deli sevdim senin diyor al her şeyim
Yine de ben şüphedeyim doğru mu acaba?
Gelirim diyor seninle ecele
Aşık olmuş hem de acele
Giderim desem tutup el ele
Gelir mi acaba?
Sunduğu şıklar çok güzel hadi bir karar ver
Bir ömür benle beraber olur mu acaba?
Nasıl olsa bu bir kumar doğru ya da yanlış karar
Uyar bu aşk bana uyar desem mi acaba?
The lyrics of the song "Mi Acaba?" by Sertab Erener explore the uncertainties and doubts that arise in a relationship. The first verse talks about how the singer's lover claimed to teach them about love but instead stole their thoughts. The singer contemplates whether they can also teach the lover or if it's a lost cause. The second verse talks about how the singer has given everything to the lover but still wonders if it's the right decision. They question if the lover will come with them to face their fate.
The pre-chorus talks about how the singer is in a rush to fall in love, and the chorus questions the lover's decision to commit to a lifetime with the singer. The bridge acknowledges that love is a gamble and asks if they should take the risk.
Overall, the song is about the uncertainties and doubts that arise in a relationship, and the questions that arise when faced with the possibility of a lifetime commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sana aşkı öğretirim deyip fikrimi çalıyor
He steals my idea, saying he'll teach you love
Ben de boş değilim hani öğretebilir mi acaba?
But I'm not empty-handed, can I teach you too?
Sevdim deli deli sevdim senin diyor al her şeyim
He says I loved you crazily, took everything from me
Yine de ben şüphedeyim doğru mu acaba?
Yet still I'm suspicious, is it true?
Gelirim diyor seninle ecele
He says I'll come with you to the end
Aşık olmuş hem de acele
He's fallen in love, and in a hurry
Giderim desem tutup el ele
If I say I'll leave, holding hands
Gelir mi acaba?
I wonder, will he come?
Sunduğu şıklar çok güzel hadi bir karar ver
The choices he presents are so beautiful, come on make a decision
Bir ömür benle beraber olur mu acaba?
Will you spend a lifetime with me, I wonder?
Nasıl olsa bu bir kumar doğru ya da yanlış karar
After all, this is a gamble, a right or wrong decision
Uyar bu aşk bana uyar desem mi acaba?
Would it be right to say this love suits me?
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
yinede meliha
Belki Zeynep bastik coverlasa dilden düşmez hale gelir güzel şarkı bee
Kemal Abayli
Yetkililere duyuru: muzik tusuna basan herkesten onlira kesilip .sanatciligi onaylananlara paylasilmali...
Solak Kiz
Mi acaba? 💗🌍🍷
Kemal Abayli
Aski ne guzel tellafuz ediyorsun....
Önce İnsan
:)
Nezaket Turan
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