Sezen Aksu (b. 1954) is a pop music singer and songwriter, popular both wit… Read Full Bio ↴Sezen Aksu (b. 1954) is a pop music singer and songwriter, popular both with a mass audience in Turkey, and with world music fans internationally.

Born Fatma Sezen Yıldırım on the 13 July 1954 in Sarayköy/Denizli, Turkey, she began to study at the local agricultural institute, but gave up her studies to concentrate on music full time. She released her first single, "Haydi Şansım/Gel Bana" (Come on My Luck/Come to Me) in 1975. However, she remained undiscovered until her 1976 single "Olmaz Olsun" reached number one in the Turkish charts. Her first album Serçe (Sparrow) appeared in 1978, which gave her also her nickname.

In the coming years, Aksu also acted in two films and opened a live music club in Istanbul. Her music throughout these years remained conventional, but melodic pop, perhaps best exemplified by "Gülümse" (Smile) of 1991.

In 1995, Aksu branched out with the experimental album Işık Doğudan Yükselir (Light from the East), drawing both on western classical and regional Turkish musical traditions. This album made her known outside Turkey and gave her a devoted world music following across Europe.

She has collaborated with many other musicians, such as Tarkan and Sertab Erener, resulting in continental hits such as "Şımarık".

Discography

Allahaısmarladık (Good Bye) 1977
Serçe (Sparrow) 1978
Sevgilerimle (With Love) 1980
Ağlamak Güzeldir (To Cry is Beautiful) 1981
Firuze 1982
Sen Ağlama (Don't Cry) 1984
Git (Go) 1986
Sezen Aksu '88 1988
Sezen Aksu Söylüyor (Sezen Aksu Sings) 1989
Gülümse (Smile) 1991
Deli Kızın Türküsü (Crazy Girl's Ballad) 1993
Işık Doğudan Yükselir (Ex Oriente Lux / Light from the East) 1995
Düş Bahçeleri (Gardens of Dream) 1996
Düğün ve Cenaze (Wedding and Funeral) 1997
Adı Bende Saklı (His Name is Hidden In Me) 1998
Deliveren 2000
Şarkı Söylemek Lazım (Time to Sing) 2002
Yaz Bitmeden (Before The Summer Ends) 2003
Bahane (Excuse) 2005
Bahane Remixes (Excuse Remixes) 2005
Kardelen (Snowdrop) 2005
Deniz Yıldızı (Starfish) 2008
Yürüyorum Düş Bahçeleri'nde... (I'm walking in the gardens of dream) 2009
Öptüm 2011
Öptüm Remix 2011

Bir Acı Kahvenin
Sezen Aksu Lyrics

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Gün olur da bir dost ararsan eğer
Açıktır kapım sana çekinmeden gel

Sözlerimde inan ne sitem
Ne de kırgınlık bulamazsın
Bir gün yolun düşerse eğer
Beni bıraktığın gün gibi
Yine dost bulacaksın

Gün olur da bir dost ararsan eğer
Ne olursa olsun geçen zamanda
Sanki bir şey olmamış gibi karşılarım
Seni yılların özlemiyle kucaklarım

Bir acı kahvenin kırk yıl
Hatırı vardır derler
Az mı içtim ellerinden
Unutmadım o günleri gel
Buraya yolun düşerse eğer

Gün olur da bir dost ararsan eğer
Ne olursa olsun geçen zamanda
Sanki bir şey olmamış gibi karşılarım
Seni yılların özlemiyle kucaklarım

Gün olur da bir dost ararsan eğer
Ne olursa olsun geçen zamanda

Sanki bir şey olmamış gibi karşılarım
Seni yılların özlemiyle kucaklarım

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sezen Aksu's song "Bir Acı Kahvenin" express the unconditional friendship and willingness to be there for someone who may need a friend in their difficult times. The song conveys the message that the singer's door is always open and the person seeking a companion should not hesitate to come in.

The first verse emphasizes the sincerity and lack of resentment in the singer's words. There is neither complaint nor disappointment to be found. It suggests that if the person who left the singer one day happens to cross their path again, they will still be treated as a friend just like the day they were separated.

The chorus refers to the saying "A bitter coffee for forty years has its significance," indicating that the memories and experiences shared with someone hold great value and are not easily forgotten. It implies that the singer has shared numerous moments and drinks with this person, symbolizing a deep and meaningful connection. The lyrics ask the person not to forget those shared moments and if their journey brings them back to the singer, they will be warmly welcomed.

The repetition of the chorus in the last verse reinforces the idea that no matter what happened in the past, the singer is willing to welcome the person back without any resentment. The line "Seni yılların özlemiyle kucaklarım" (I embrace you with the longing of years) suggests that the singer has missed this person throughout the years, further highlighting the enduring friendship and the desire to pick up where they left off.

Overall, "Bir Acı Kahvenin" conveys the theme of forgiveness, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond of true friendship. It encourages the listener to cherish and appreciate the meaningful relationships in their lives and to be there for their friends in both good and difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Gün olur da bir dost ararsan eğer
If there comes a day when you seek a friend

Açıktır kapım sana çekinmeden gel
My door is open, come without hesitation

Sözlerimde inan ne sitem
Believe me, there is no complaint in my words

Ne de kırgınlık bulamazsın
Nor will you find any resentment

Bir gün yolun düşerse eğer
If one day your path crosses mine

Beni bıraktığın gün gibi
Like the day you left me

Yine dost bulacaksın
You will find a friend once again

Ne olursa olsun geçen zamanda
No matter what happened in the past

Sanki bir şey olmamış gibi karşılarım
I will greet you as if nothing happened

Seni yılların özlemiyle kucaklarım
I embrace you with the longing of years

Bir acı kahvenin kırk yıl
They say the memory of a bitter coffee lasts forty years

Hatırı vardır derler
It is said to have significance

Az mı içtim ellerinden
How many times I drank from your hands

Unutmadım o günleri gel
I haven't forgotten those days, come

Buraya yolun düşerse eğer
If your path leads you here