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Tarkan and “Şerbetli”: A Visual and Sonic Journey in “Kuantum 51”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!With a career spanning decades and a stage presence that has conquered the world, Tarkan remains one of the most iconic figures in Turkish music. His latest album, Kuantum 51, is not just a comeback but a demonstration of his constant artistic evolution. Among the tracks that make up this work, one in particular stands out for its delicacy and the depth of its message: “Şerbetli“.
by Sabrina Carbone
The Essence of the Song: Lyrics and Composition
The magic of “Şerbetli” lies in its refined composition, crafted by the talent of Gunay Coban for the lyrics and Turaç Berkay Özer for the music and arrangements. The track moves away from frantic pop rhythms to embrace a more intimate and reflective atmosphere.
The song speaks of the ups and downs of love, symbolized by the “waves in the wandering and crazy soul” of the singer. The lyrics express a deep desire for an authentic connection and understanding, even in the face of life’s challenges. Powerful metaphors, such as “taking into your heart” and “purifying with love,” underscore an emotional urgency and a search for redemption through the relationship.
The Deep Meaning and Translation of the Lyrics
The title “Şerbetli” refers to sherbet, a traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian beverage made from fruit or flower petals. This evokes the idea that love, much like sherbet, is a blend of flavors, sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter.
Here is the translation of the lyrics, which reveals the poetry and vulnerability of the song:
Sometimes there are waves in my crazy and wandering soul. If it’s written in destiny, even if we run away our hearts will find a way. Give me your hands. If there’s no love this journey is empty. Let’s love each other. Life flows… look how the passing years swallow us in a vortex. If you had welcomed me into your heart and purified me with your love, I would have knelt down and accepted every pain. I am already a Sherbet. If you had welcomed me into your heart and purified me with your love, I would have knelt down and accepted every pain. To the world’s trials, I am already trained.
The Video: A Visual Masterpiece
What elevates “Şerbetli” to a complete experience is its music video, a true work of visual art. Far from pop video clichés, the film is a celebration of aesthetics and narrative, with cinematography that cleverly plays with light and shadow to create a dreamlike atmosphere. The video doesn’t just illustrate the words; it adds layers of meaning to the song’s story, reinforcing its message of love and resilience.
In “Şerbetli,” Tarkan once again proves to be a well-rounded artist. He is not content with producing commercial hits but creates works that stimulate the senses and the intellect. Kuantum 51 is an album that reflects his artistic maturity, and “Şerbetli” is undoubtedly one of its most brilliant gems.