Tarkan Aşk Gitti Bizden

TARKAN: HIS VOICE AND GENIUS IN DISCOGRAPHIC COLLABORATIONS

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Tarkan: “Aşk Gitti Bizden,” The Unity of Opposites in Pop Music.

1. Introduction: Beyond the Boundaries of Pop

The track “Aşk Gitti Bizden” (Love Left Us), taken from Ozan Çolakoğlu’s album “01” (2012), is a surprising work that seems to transcend the boundaries of the classic pop audience. Its uniqueness stems from the fact that it combines lyrics, composition, and interpretation in a way that almost grafts another musical genre onto pop. The lyrics and music belong to Tarkan, while the arrangement was handled by Ozan Çolakoğlu.

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2. The Interpretation: Sadness and Dance

The most notable feature of the track is its ability to merge the sadness of separation with a danceable rhythm, creating a “unity of opposites” in pop music. Tarkan managed to create a deep emotion without shouting or raising his voice, almost keeping his voice “behind” the interpretation. As Tarkan himself explained:

“I believe the difference comes from the fact that ‘Aşk Gitti Bizden’, while essentially a dance track, is also an emotional song about a breakup. It is an interesting contrast, in my opinion. That’s why I tried many different interpretations for this track; ultimately, the interpretation present in the album felt closest.”

3. Lyric Analysis: Separation and Regret

The lyrics explore the pain of the end of a relationship and the regret of sacrificing love in the name of pride. The metaphor of the “butterflies that used to fly within” and the comparison to falling stars emphasize the definitive nature of the breakup:

“Aşk Gitti Bizden” (Translated Excerpt)

Where are those butterflies that flew inside me now? There is no trace of those feelings left in me. One is you, one is me, two drops of tears fell from my eyes. We couldn’t make it and love left us. First you and then I, we fell like stars from the sky. It’s a story we already know, we sacrificed love for pride.

4. Additional Details: Success and Artistic Value

“Aşk Gitti Bizden” broke hit records in the online sphere and attracted the attention of a wide audience, including those unfamiliar with pop music, thanks to its emotional and moving structure. In an era when Turkish pop music tended towards escapism, this track proves that even songs that follow different paths can succeed and add artistic value to the genre.

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