Yavuz Çetin spent his early school years traveling through the country's various regions, as his father, journalist Erdal Çetin, responded to the demands inherent in the profession. In 1984, at the age of 14, the adolescent music enthusiast was already taking blues and rock guitar lessons from guitarist Hasan Cihat Örter and, the following year, started learning to master the acoustic guitar and, subsequently, the electric guitar. Before graduating from Istanbul's Haydarpaşa High School, he and classmate Ercan Saatçi who, in later years, became a noted musician as well as sports journalist, entered HEY magazine's music competition and their song, "I Will Cry", became the winning entry.
In 1988, continuing his quest in Istanbul for higher education and advanced musical training, Çetin began studies at Marmara University's Music Department while earning an income as a musical performer in clubs such as Beyaz Ev, in the port town of Bodrum, where he played in 1989–90. In 1991, upon turning 21, he formed, with young musical colleagues Batu Mutlugil, Kerim Çaplı and Sunay Özgür, the musical group, Blue Blues Band. Having married in 1992, Yavuz Çetin and wife Didem filed for divorce four years later. In that year, 1996, and for the remaining four years of his life, he was also a guitarist at the numerous concerts played by the noted band Mazhar-Fuat-Özkan aka MFÖ
In 1997, Yavuz Çetin issued his first album İlk ve Son..., produced by his longtime compatriot Ercan Saatçi, but the album was unable to capture the spirit of that moment's public musical mood. He also earned an income from writing numerous advertising jingles, such as a well-remembered Coca-Cola spot, and his tune "Dünya", which was chosen as part of the soundtrack for the 1999 film, "Propaganda", with a score composed and arranged by master guitarist Erkan Oğur.
He collaborated, as well, on various albums with turkish pop singers such as Teoman, Kıraç, Sibel Tüzün, Soner Arıca, Göksel, Deniz Arcak and Acil Servis. In Göksel's hit song "Sabır", he became the first Turkish guitar player to use a talk box. Of particular note is his solo on Deniz Arcak's Bırakın Beni from the Kıpır Kıpır album which, in an illustration of his mastery of the rock and blues guitar tradition, was recorded on the first take after only a couple of rehearsals. It also became the last studio session recording in which he participated.
Six weeks before his 31st birthday, after expending months of intense effort writing all of the tracks for his second album, Satılık, and having completed the album's final recording session, Yavuz Çetin committed suicide by leaping from Istanbul's Boğaziçi Bridge. Posthumous acclaim followed the subsequent release of the album which a number of music reviewers described as a work of genius. With the passage of years, both Satılık and the previously overlooked İlk ve Son... have gained a near-cult status as Yavuz Çetin's music and words continue to be heard in the region keeping his legend alive for the listening public.
Dünya
Yavuz Çetin Lyrics
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Bu oyun çok kolay sen de oyna
Kır ve dök, yap ve boz
Yeniden başla
Hepimiz çocuklarız aslında
Kimisi askercilik oynar
Kimisi hırsız ve polis oynar
Ben de müzisyeni oynarım şimdi
Bazı çocuklar hiç uslanmazlar
Onlar hep oyunbozan olurlar
Durmadan üzdüler diğer çocukları
Hep bozuldu oyunun kuralları
Kimisi saklambaç oynar
Kimisi kovalamaca oynar
Kimisi doktorculuk oynar
Ben de müzisyeni oynarım şimdi
The song "Dünya" by Yavuz Cetin & Erkan Oğur is a reflection on the nature of the world as a toy, and suggests that life is like a game that everybody can participate in. The opening line, "Oyuncak dünya oyuncak dünya" directly translates to "Toy world, toy world" and invites listeners to join in on the fun. The chorus encourages listeners to participate in the game of life by breaking things, making things, and starting over. The song highlights the idea that despite being grown adults, we are all still children at heart.
The verses describe the different roles people play in life's game. Some choose to be soldiers or thieves, while others play house. The singer of the song chooses to be a musician. The second verse describes those children who are disrupters, the ones who constantly break the rules and ruin the game for everyone else. The third verse continues with more childlike games, such as hide and seek and tag, before restating the singer's preference for playing music.
The song provides an interesting perspective on the world as a toy, inviting participation from all. It suggests that life should be playful and enjoyable, rather than serious and stressful. By encouraging listeners to participate and create, the song highlights the importance of imagination and creativity in everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oyuncak dünya oyuncak dünya
This world is just a toy, a make-believe world.
Bu oyun çok kolay sen de oyna
Life is a game and it is easy to play, so join in.
Kır ve dök, yap ve boz
Break and destroy, make and fix.
Yeniden başla
Start again and try once more.
Hepimiz çocuklarız aslında
We are all children at heart.
Kimisi askercilik oynar
Some children play war games.
Kimisi hırsız ve polis oynar
Some children play cops and robbers.
Kimisi evcilik oyunu oynar
Some children play house.
Ben de müzisyeni oynarım şimdi
I play the role of a musician now.
Bazı çocuklar hiç uslanmazlar
Some children never learn their lesson.
Onlar hep oyunbozan olurlar
They always ruin the fun for others.
Durmadan üzdüler diğer çocukları
They constantly upset other children.
Hep bozuldu oyunun kuralları
The rules of the game are always broken.
Kimisi saklambaç oynar
Some children play hide and seek.
Kimisi kovalamaca oynar
Some children play tag.
Kimisi doktorculuk oynar
Some children play doctor.
Ben de müzisyeni oynarım şimdi
I play the role of a musician now.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yavuz Çetin
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