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.
Vur Yuregim
Sertab Erener Lyrics
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Dertleri gönül kendisi arar da bulur
Her gülüþ cevap, her cevap günah
Olmuyor ne yapsan, içinde kopar bir isyan
Tanrý unutmuþ olsa da
Vur durma vur yüreðim vur
Hayata bir daha vur
Gülümse ne olur
Bu günler dün olur
Hatýralarla yaþanmaz ki yazýk olur
The lyrics of Sertab Erener's song "Vur Yuregim" tell a story of coping with hardships and seeking solace within oneself. The first two lines speak of how a gentle breeze can turn into a storm, and how troubles seek one's heart and find it. This metaphorical storm may represent the challenges and struggles one faces in their life, and how they can intensify and become overwhelming.
In the next line, Erener sings of how every smile is met with judgment, and every response is met with condemnation. This suggests that no matter what one does or says, they are always judged and criticized by others. The following line continues the sentiment of frustration and hopelessness by stating that an internal rebellion stirs no matter how hard one tries to suppress it.
Even if it seems that God has forgotten them, the singer surrenders themselves to the pain and urges themselves to "vur yuregim vur" which can be translated as "hit my heart" in English, as they are already resigned to the brokenness and hurt within them. However, the singer also encourages themselves to keep going and not to give up on life, hence the line "olmuyor ne yapsan, içinde kopar bir isyan" which means "no matter what you do, a rebellion rises within you."
The final lines suggest that it is important to smile and live in the present, rather than dwelling on the past. Memories should not be lived in, but rather they should be cherished and moved on from. Overall, the lyrics portray a message of resilience and perseverance in the face of struggles and hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Gün gelir rüzgar, fırtına olur
Sometimes a gentle breeze turns into a storm
Dertleri gönül kendisi arar da bulur
The heart itself finds and seeks its own sorrows
Her gülüþ cevap, her cevap günah
Every smile is an answer, every answer is a sin
Olmuyor ne yapsan, içinde kopar bir isyan
No matter what you do, there's always a rebellion within
Tanrý unutmuþ olsa da
Even if God has forgotten
Vur durma vur yüreðim vur
Hit my heart, don't hesitate, hit
Olan olmuþ ne olur
Whatever happened, happened
Hayata bir daha vur
Hit life once again
Gülümse ne olur
Just smile, please
Bu günler dün olur
These days will become yesterday
Hatýralarla yaþanmaz ki yazýk olur
It's a shame to live with only memories
Contributed by Emily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aknilcal2484
A day comes when the wind changes to a storm
and the heart seeks to find its own troubles
Each smile is an answer, each answer: a sin
No matter what you do, it can't be helped
Then a riot sparks within you
Even if God may have forgotten you
Keep beating my heart, don't ever stop
What happened has already happened
Keep beating and hold on to life once more
@aliimrantasdemir5247
Dinlediğin tarihte değil, gözlerini kapattığında şarkının seni götürdüğü tarihtesindir aslında..
@zeynepa9499
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@zerdayorulmaz8757
ya da gitmek isteyip de gidemediğimiz kişide..
@metinazmaz8513
Ama hatıralarla yaşanmaz ki yazık olur.
@semapolat2942
Bir türlü kurtulamadığımız anılardan,her zaman bizimleler, acı versede o anılar bizimler..
@dilerguzeloglu2418
Ne güzel bir cümle bu..ne kadar da haklısın
@zeys8023
08.01.2017 bunu buraya birakiyorum umarım unutmam
@zeys8023
@@eylulavc4723 cok iyiii
@gokmenimamadegilimdemi3705
Unuttu mu lannn?
@umitkaragoz1289
3 aydır dinlemiyorsundur gel birde benim için dinle 😊