Album Review: Tarkan – Come Closer (2006)

Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Devrim Karaoglu*
Producer – Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Pete “Boxsta” Martin, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘Just Like That’ is about the fear of being forgotten in a relationship and the awareness that both parties are lost in their own way. The text exposes the desire for a genuine bond during a cycle of temporary encounters and highlights the desire to have lasting love and the consequences that may arise from superficial interactions.

Lyrics of the song – Just like that

I don’t wanna be
Just a boyfriend, another boyfriend
That you’re gonna forget
Baby, just like that
I don’t wanna be
Sometimes you look the wrong way
Do you think you’d find love after one night?
You try but it’s just the same
And it’s just not enough after one high
You don’t even know his name
You just wanna have your way
I can see you coming off the rails
And I can tell you one thing
You don’t even know what you want
Now this is where it all goes wrong
I can see you’re gonna come undone
And baby, I know one thing
I don’t wanna be
Just a boyfriend, another boyfriend
That you’re gonna forget
Baby, just like that
I don’t want you to be
Just a girlfriend, another girlfriend
That I’m gonna forget
Baby, just like that
You deny, you keep up the game
But I know you are so lost and you can’t hide
‘Cause I, I see we’re the same
And I know what it costs after one night
You don’t even know his name
You just wanna have your way
I can see you coming off the rails
And I can tell you one thing
You don’t even know what you want
Now this is where it all goes wrong
I can see you’re gonna come undone
And baby, I know one thing
I don’t wanna be
Just a boyfriend, another boyfriend
That you’re gonna forget
Baby, just like that
I don’t want you to be
Just a girlfriend, another girlfriend
That I’m gonna forget
Baby, just like that
I don’t wanna be
Just a boyfriend, another boyfriend
That you’re gonna forget
Baby, just like that
I don’t want you to be
Just a girlfriend, another girlfriend
That I’m gonna forget
Baby, just like that
Used to be the one
That never waited for
6 o’clock to come
I, I was out the door
Before she knew my name
My number or my game
I knew that I was done
But that’s, that’s before I met you
I want it, I want it, I want it (I want your love)
I want it (I just want your love, I just want your love)
I want it (oh)
I want it (I just want your love)
I don’t wanna be
Just a boyfriend, another boyfriend
That you’re gonna forget
Baby, just like that
I don’t want you to be
Just a girlfriend, another girlfriend
That I’m gonna forget
Baby, just like that

Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Devrim Karaoglu*
Producer – Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Pete “Boxsta” Martin, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

In Your Eyes by Tarkan conveys a deep and undeniable connection and attraction between two people, emphasizing that their feelings are obvious and reciprocal, as symbolized by the repeated mention of ‘your eyes’ as a metaphor for unspoken emotions and destiny.

Lyrics of the song – In your eyes 

In your eyes
Oh-oh-oh,Did you know?
That I would be alright (be alright, be alright)
If I had you by my side
Do you know?
If I got you in my life (in my life, in my life)
In you, I would confide oh-oh-oh
Something about your love
′Cause it’s in your eyes (in your eyes)
And I feel like I′ve been waitin’ a thousand nights
For you, for you
Baby, you can’t hide (you can′t hide)
And I know you feel the same, it′s in your eyes
It’s in your eyes (in your eyes)
Gonna, gonna get you, I don′t care, I don’t care whatever
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Baby, you′re the one that I want, that I want forever
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh (oh)
Did you think?
That it would come to this, I’d give in (I′d give in)
To everything that you desire
‘Cause I know
That we were meant to be, it’s destiny
Only with you, I feel alive
Something about your love
′Cause it′s in your eyes (in your eyes)
And I feel like I’ve been waitin′ a thousand nights
For you, for you
Baby, you can’t hide (you can′t hide)
And I know you feel the same, it’s in your eyes
It′s in your eyes (in your eyes)
Gonna, gonna get you, I don’t care, I don’t care whatever
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Baby, you′re the one that I want, that I want forever
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
When you look at me, I can see we are meant together
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Gotta, gotta get you, ′cause I know that it’s now or never
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Featuring, Rap – Wyclef Jean
Guitar – Brian Kierulf
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Devrim Karaoglu
Keyboards [Arrangement], Programmed By – Brian Kierulf
Percussion [Turkish] – Cengiz Ercumer, Mehmet Akatay
Producer – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Strings – Grup Gundem
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song Why don’t we? (Aman Aman) does not have a deep and universal meaning, but rather expresses a playful and sensual atmosphere. The text, repetitive and simple, plays with the word “Aman” which in Turkish means “please”, “help” or “oh no!” , creating a sense of desire and abandonment. The song is an invitation to let go to enjoy the moment, with a light and seductive tone. Aman Aman repeated several times in the song is the heart of the song. It can be interpreted as an exclamation of surprise, supplication or abandonment to pleasure. The pressing and sensual music contributes to create an atmosphere of celebration and abandonment, inviting to action and movement.

Lyrics of the song – Why don’t we? (Aman Aman) 

Aman aman aman aman
Like a flame it’s burning up
I can see it taking off
Never felt this way before
I’m so lost in you uuh
We don’t even need to speak
I just need to feel your heat
Skin to skin do it sin to sin come on
Baby make me uuh uuh
I wanna get to know you in the physical
I wanna go below
Get you get you all alone
And then we let it go
Why don’t we do it
Start the party yadi
Move your body yadi
Get right into it
Groove your body yadi
UUH you’re naughty naughty
Shake it up shake it down
Turn me on now keep me up all night
Why don’t we do it? Yeah yeah
Aman aman aman aman
I like the way you play it cool
But I know you want me too
Make me sweat you gotta make me sweat
Baby make me cross the line
Say it all
All you need and I will fall
Let me be the one you call
If I touch you there
Will it make you mine
I wanna get to know you in the physical
I wanna go below
Get you get you all alone
And then we let it go
Why don’t we do it
Start the party yadi
Move your body yadi
Get right into it
Groove your body yadi
UUH you’re naughty naughty
Shake it up shake it down
Turn me on now, keep me up all night
Why don’t we do it Yeah yeah
Aman aman aman aman

Guitar – Giles Palmer
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Ozan Colakoglu
Producer – Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Jamie Hartman, Ozan Colakoglu, Tarkan Tevetoğlu, Tina Harris

“Mine” is a song often praised for its powerful melodies, the sensual voice of Tarkan and the unique blend of Turkish and Middle Eastern musical influences with pop elements. Reviewers not only appreciate the quality of his music, note that his songs, even those in Turkish, are engaging and pleasant.

Lyrics of the song – Mine

There’s a point in the conversation
When you’ve said what you wanted to say and
Wanna lay it all on the table
You’ve got nothing to lose
Well I’ve basically been patient
Can I make an observation
You’ve been flirting but leaving me waiting
Now it’s time to choose
Do you want it all or not at all?
Do you wanna let go and lose control?
Tonight from the look in your eyes
I’m thinking maybe it’s time
You’re mine mine mine
Tonight I wanna mess with your mind
You’re gonna go for ride
Baby you’re mine mine mine
All these horizontal maybes
That you’ve been throwing at me lately
Been frustrating me completely
Don’t know what to do
So it’s time I asked the question
Time I made a few suggestions
Cause I’m not settling for less then all of you. Cause I want you all or not at all
You gotta let go and lose control.
Tonight from the look in your eyes
I’m thinking maybe it’s time
You’re mine mine mine
Tonight I wanna mess with your mind
You’re gonna go for ride. Yeah you’re beautiful baby. Don’t want you to hate me
I just want you to love me
You gotta be mine. I think you’re beautiful baby. I don’t need you to save me
Don’t you wanna misbehave me
Baby be mine

Producer – Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Pete “Boxsta” Martin, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘Over’ portrays feelings of regret and heartbreak after a relationship ends. The lyrics express the pain of realizing mistakes too late and the struggle to move forward, emphasizing the sense of loss and nostalgia for what once existed between these two people.

Lyrics of the song – Over

Sorry can be the hardest word
When you know you’re wrong
She’s heard it all before
And with every word unspoken
Each moment comes undone
You can feel that she is gone
Can’t get you out of my mind
And I just can’t move on
Oh I’m broken
So this is how I fall
Too late for sorry
You can’t hear me call
Oh no and now I can’ t go back it’s over
When your heart’s not open
You can’t see what you’ve got
Or where you started from
It makes no sense that I just turned and walked away but I did
How did I just give in
Can’t get you out of my mind
And I just can’t move on
Oh I’m broken
So this is how I fall
Too late for sorry
Baby you can’t hear me call
Oh no and now I can’ t go back it’s over
And I should let you know
Without you I’m so lost
All alone so cold without you
How did I ever let you go
How did I ever let you go
Oh I’m broken
Too late for sorry
Oh no; is it really over?

Guitar – Brian Kierulf
Keyboards [Arrangement], Programmed By – Brian Kierulf
Producer – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz, Tarkan Tevetoğlu Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu Written-By – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘Start the Fire’ is about a strong attraction and a great desire for a woman. The burning passion induces to free oneself from inhibitions and to undertake a passionate bond. The text includes metaphors such as ‘light the fire’ to symbolize the intense emotions that the relationship arouses and the break with traditional patterns to pursue a deep connection with the other person.

Lyrics of the song – Start the fire

Baby I’m feeling your fire
I’m feeling you close to me
Feel the desire
Tell me you wanna take a ride
I wanna get you alone
And make you mine
Cause when I see you do that chiki chiki chiki chiki thing I wanna roll
And if you wanna tell me, tell me what you want and baby we can let it go
Crazy you’re making me high
I’m doing things I’d never do
I’m out of my mind
Say say say baby that you want it too
Everything you wanna do
It’s on tonight
Say say say we’re gonna break all the rules
It only takes me and you
To start the fire. Lady you’re seeing me fall
I wanna see that shake shake shake
I wanna see it all
Show me how to let go
Take me up there with you
Don’t take it slow
Cause when I see you do that chiki chiki chiki chiki thing I wanna roll
And if you wanna tell me tell me what you want and baby we can let it go
Crazy you’re making me high
I’m about to lose control
You I can’t deny
Say say say baby that you want it too
Everything you wanna do
It’s on tonight
Say say say we’re gonna break all the rules
It only takes me and you
To start the fire
Start the fire start the fire start the fire
I like the way you chiki chiki Start the fire
Uhh you gotta give me, give me Start the fire
Soon you gotta tell me, tell me Start the fire
Uhh I like it when you Start the fire

Baglama – Ismail Tuncbilek
Guitar – Billy Mann
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Devrim Karaoglu, Ozan Colakoğlu, Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Percussion [Turkish] – Cengiz Ercumer, Mehmet Akatay
Producer – Billy Mann, Supaflyas
Strings – Grup Gundem
Vocals [Background] – Billy Mann, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Billy Mann, Supaflyas, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘I Wanna Hear Love Speak’ (Shhh) conveys a desire for deep emotional connection without the need for words. Emphasize the power of non-verbal communication, such as dance and eye contact, to express love and understanding, highlighting that sometimes silence can speak louder than words.

Lyrics of the song – ‘I Wanna Hear Love Speak’ (Shhh)

Don’t speak you’re beautiful
Don’t say a word at all
Look at me
I hear your voice in my head like a song
And I don’t wanna sleep
Are you the one for all time
Skin next to mine
Am I lost in a dream
Dou you really wanna let it slip away
If you say it do you mean it
If you feel it let me see it
If you want me now I wanna hear love speak
Shhhh
When you dance with your heart in motion
you
Don’t you say a word I wanna hear love speak
Shhhh
Why be so afraid of the silence Shhh
Over there with the beads in your hair
What you don’t say sets me free
Like the flames of a fire
That keep getting higher
Talk to me with your eyes so that I can believe
Show me love deeper than words
If you say it do you mean it
If you feel it let me see it
If you want me now I wanna hear love speak
Shhhh
When you dance with your heart in motion
you
Don’t you say a word I wanna hear love speak
Shhhh
Let me feel it
You can’t conceal it if the connection is deep
If this is meant to be
Then you don’t have to speak
If you say it do you mean it
If you feel it let me see it
If you want me now I wanna hear love speak
Shhhh
When you dance with your heart in motion
you
Don’t you say a word I wanna hear love speak
Shhhh

Baglama – Cetin Akdeniz
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Producer – Devrim Karaoglu, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan
Written-By – Devrim Karaoglu, Elijah Wells, Lionel Bermingham, Pete “Boxsta” Martin, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘Bounce’ encourages you to let go of your inhibitions and enjoy the moment by dancing freely. The text invites you to embrace music, feel the rhythm and express yourself without restraint, alluding to a carefree and liberating experience.

Lyrics of the song – Bounce

If you really know what’s good for you
Ease the load let it blow
Come on baby tell me what you’re waiting for
Bring it on here we go
Break free of all your senses baby close your eyes
Just breathe to the rythm of my body and mind
Let me see you bounce ooo
We’re going higher feel the fire
Let me see you bounce ooo
It’s on tonight we’re on the rise ooo
Let me see you bounce ooo
It’s on tonight we’re on the rise ooo
Let me see you bounce ooo
You don’t have to hide it if you like it
Let me see you bounce
Let me see you bounce
Let me see you bounce
You gotta gotta gotta gotta let it go
If you wanna really wanna lose it lose it
Come on come on come on come on put your hands up
Do it all the way move it move it
If you really don’t wanna hold it back
Let’s react spin the track
Feel the beat take over and
Let’s pretend it’ll never end
Break free of all your senses baby close your eyes
Just breathe to the rythm of my body and mind
Let me see you bounce ooo
It’s on tonight we’re on the rise ooo
Let me see you bounce ooo
You don’t have to hide it if you like it
Let me see you bounce
Let me see you bounce
Let me see you bounce
Girl I like it how you shake it on the floor

Guitar [All] – Anas Allaf
Lyrics By – David Werner
Music By – Devrim Karaoglu, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Producer – Devrim Karaoglu
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Vocals [Outro Background] – Anas Allaf

Tarkan’s ‘Come Closer’ is an appeal for unity and healing, urging everyone to unite despite the chaos and pain, symbolized by storm and blurred vision, to find peace and hope through collective strength and shared truth.

Lyrics of the song – Come Closer

A wind is blowing and a fire’s loose
I couldn’t find the words to call a truce
And tore the temple down to let the spirit rise….ooo In the sound of the storm
I can hear just one voice
All over
Let us all come closer
There’s nowhere to touch that doesn’t hurt
There’s nowhere that I can look that isn’t blurred
With all the righteousness and all the holy words…ooo
In the sound of the storm
I can still hear one voice
All over
When the heart sinks lower
And the healing slower
Let us all come closer
I will need a hand to reach for
A thread of peace and a seed of hope
I will raise my eyes to see more
Speak a truth and we shall know…ooo
In the light of one choice
We will sing with one voice
All over
When the heart sinks lower
And the healing slower
Let us all come closer
That is where we are
That is who we are
That is all we are

Guitar – Brian Kierulf
Keyboards [Arrangement], Programmed By – Brian Kierulf
Percussion [Turkish] – Cengiz Ercumer, Mehmet Akatay
Producer – Brian Kierulf, Devrim Karaoglu, Josh Schwartz, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Programmed By [Additional] – Ozan Colakoglu
Strings – Grup Gundem
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s piece ‘Don’t Leave Me Alone’ explores the deep nostalgia and pain of a lost love, using fire and desire as metaphors for the intense emotions and passion that once existed between the two lovers.

Lyricsof the song – Don’t leave me alone

Must have been too blinded to see
It was there all along
And all the signs that I missed, gave up on me. They’re already gone
Fire, I want it back
Desire, I want it back
Tell me you believe there’s a chance
That we still belong
I know I can’t escape the pain
It’s falling on me like the rain
Don’t leave me alone
Nights are getting lonely and cold
I am left in the dark
And all the words should have been unspoken
Trust in our hearts
Fire, I want it back
Desire, I want it back
This can’t be the end of the story
Let’s not fall apart
I know I can’t escape the pain
It’s falling on me like the rain
Don’t leave me alone
Baby try to keep the faith
To make the sun come out again
Don’t leave me alone
I miss your skin on my skin
Won’t you let me in
Need to have it all
I miss your kiss on my lips
Won’t you not resist
Need to have it all
I need to have it all
Fire, I want it back
Desire, I want it back

Guitar – Brian Kierulf
Lyrics By – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz, Sezen Aksu, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Music By – Sezen Aksu
Producer – Brian Kierulf, Josh Schwartz*, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Strings – Kempa
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘Shikidim’ is about the allure of the seductive presence of a woman and how it feels to be drawn into the vortex of temptation and desire. The text describes the irresistible attraction and internal struggle between wanting to resist and succumb to the seductive charm of the person.

Lyrics of the song – Shikidim

I’ve been watching you across the room
Hypnotize all the eyes on you
Find it hard trying to keep my cool
But I know it ain’t gonna last
Think I see where this can lead
All the signs are there warning me
A girl like you could take me down too deep
I can tell, you’re into moving fast
The way you work it on the floor
Makes me want it even more
Something more than just a dance
The way you tempting me
The way you teasing me
And it’s killing me
Oh baby shikidim shikidim
Oynama shikidim shikidim
Yeah baby shikidim shikidim
Ah yanar döner a-acayipsin
Oh baby shikidim shikidim
Oynama shikidim shikidim
I wanna see you shikidim shikidim
Ah yanar döner a-acayipsin
You don’t try to hide what you say
It’s anything you do
And I like all the games that you play
It’s everything about you
Oh baby shikidim shikidim
Oynama shikidim shikidim
Yeah baby shikidim shikidim
Ah yanar döner a-acayipsin
Oh baby shikidim shikidim
Oynama shikidim shikidim
I wanna see you shikidim shikidim
Ah yanar döner a-acayipsin
I wanna steal a kiss from your lips
Then we go a step further than this
Baby you’re the one the only one
Whose impossible to resist
The way you work it on the floor
Makes me want it even more
Something more than just a dance
The way you tempting me
The way you teasing me
And it’s killing me
You don’t try to hide what you say
It’s anything you do
And I like all the games that you play
It’s everything about you

Guitar – Giles Palmer
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Ozan Colakoglu
Producer – Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Pete “Boxsta” Martin, Steve Lee, Tina Harris, Tarkan Tevetoğlu.

Tarkan’s song ‘I’m Gonna Make U Feel Good’ is a passionate invitation to indulge in a sensual and liberating experience, using metaphors like ‘a kind of sexy hurricane’ to convey the intensity and excitement of the moment.

Lyrics of the song – I’m Gonna Make U Feel Good

I’m not as innocent as I seem
Focus on me baby let the phone ring
I don’t wanna speak, I just wanna see
What you’re writing with your sweat on my skin Baby what you’re doing down there?
Come on, bring your dirty mind upstairs
And if the tap drips let it overflow into a river. Running straight down the middle of the street. I’m gonna make you feel good
Get with the freaky mood I’m in
Baby you don’t have to do a thing
I’m gonna make you feel good
Spinning around inside your brain
Like a sexy kind of hurricane
I ooo I ooo I I’m gonna make you feel good
I ooo I ooo I I’m gonna make you feel good
I don’t wanna go to work today
Call in stay at home and concentrate on me
The only kind of stress is should we both undress. And deciding in which room we’re gonna play. Now you’re ready for senses overload. And all our clothes lay scattered on the floor. Something’s gotta give but no one’s gonna leave. Cause your body is just about to explode. I’m gonna make you feel good. Get with the freaky mood I’m in
Baby you don’t have to do a thing
I’m gonna make you feel good
Spinning around inside your brain
Like a sexy kind of hurricane
I’m the love that you get high on
I wrote a script with you in mind
Pull the shades let’s do it with the lights on. Show me what you’ve got tonight
I ooo I ooo I I’m gonna make you feel good
I ooo I ooo I I’m gonna make you feel good

Guitar – Marc Copely, Anas Allaf
Lyrics By – David Werner
Music By – David Werner, Ozan Colakoğlu, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Producer – David Werner, Devrim Karaoglu, Pete “Boxsta” Martin
Vocals [Background] – Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘Mass Confusion’ is about feeling overwhelmed by frustration, distraction and confusion in life. The text expresses a desire for love, care and connection as a way to navigate through the chaos and find a sense of stability amid overwhelming challenges.

Lyrics of the song – Mass confusion

I’m running out of patience
I need a vacation
Cause all the frustration is rising
I’m getting irritated
Can’t feel any sensation
But all this aggravation inside me
It’s enough to make somebody go crazy
I better make somebody my baby
Shout
Tell me the way you’re feeling
Out
No matter what you’re hearing
Loud
There’s not enough love and caring anywhere
Shout
Just when you think you lose it
Out
Love’s gonna get you through it
Loud
Through all the mass confusion everywhere
I’m looking for some passion
I want a reaction
But all the distraction is growing
Whenever you discover we need one another
We need one another
You’ll know it
It’s enough to make somebody go crazy
I better make somebody my baby
Shout
Tell me the way you’re feeling
Out
No matter what you’re hearing
Loud
There’s not enough love and caring anywhere
Shout
Just when you think you lose it
Out
Love’s gonna get you through it
Loud
Through all the mass confusion everywhere
I know I’m tripping out
Too much to think about lately
I’m slipping off the track
I gotta deal with that too
I’m overanalyzed, digitized, terrorized
Over merchandised, paralyzed
What should I do
What should I do
It’s enough to make somebody go crazy

Guitar – Dave Levita
Keyboards [Additional], Programmed By – Devrim Karaoglu
Keyboards, Programmed By – Lester Mendez
Producer – Lester Mendez
Strings – Kempa
Vocals [Background] – Seidah Garrett, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Lester Mendez, Tarkan Tevetoğlu, Ty Lacy

Tarkan’s song Touch explores the universal need for human connection and intimacy, using natural elements like rain and desert as metaphors for the fusion of two individuals. Emphasize that, regardless of background, everyone seeks and requires physical and emotional closeness.

Lyrics of the song – Touch

When your heart dictates the moment
And the room feels like you own it
And all you see is for the asking
But just one look is all you’re after
It opens a whole new world
It’s not what you’re saying
But it’s everything you do
It drives me crazy
And it’s all because of you
Slide over here
Skin against skin
Melt into me
Forget where you begin yeah
Cause everyone needs a touch
Everyone needs a touch
You’re like a desert I’m like rain
I poor down you soak me in
It’s amazing
It’s just like a new horizon
Somehow you make me
Feel just like I’m flying
Slide over here
Skin against skin
Melt into me
Forget where you begin yeah
Cause everyone needs a touch
Cause everyone needs a touch
No matter who you are or where you’re from
Somewhere down the road gonna need someone yeah
Cause everyone needs a touch
Everyone needs a touch
Wearing nothing but the summer breeze
Baby doing what comes naturally
Doing what comes naturally

Drum Programming [Additional] – Ozan Colakoğlu
Guitar – Billy Mann
Producer – Billy Mann
Vocals [Background] – Billy Mann, Tarkan Tevetoğlu
Written-By – Billy Mann, Tarkan Tevetoğlu

Tarkan’s song ‘If Only You Knew’ expresses deep feelings of love and desire. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and desire to be with someone, using metaphors like the sun, moon and stars to symbolize the intensity of emotions and the need for a deeper connection.

Lyrics of the song – If Only You Knew

It was the night
Before the harvest moon
I barely caught my breath
Looking at you
Oh, love is the sweetest pain inside
Oh, and the answer to it all is right there in your eyes
I think I could die tonight
And know that I don’t have tol ive again
And make love for hours ‘til our bodies join
And your skin is my skin
If I could take the sun and take the moon
And make tomorrow wait
If only I, if only I knew the way
If I could speak
Release this quiet storm
And let you see my heart
Open and warm
Oh, maybe then you could ease the pain
Oh, maybe this longing in my soul will make you wanna stay
I think I could die tonight
And know that I don’t have tol ive again
And make love for hours ‘til our bodies join
And your skin is my skin
If I could take the sun and take the moon
And make tomorrow wait
If only I knew the way
If I could take
The stars and write your name
If I could stop this fire
And make it rain
Oh, I would be free of loving you
Oh, if only you were mine
If only you knew…