Tarkan Bir Oluruz Yolunda

Tarkan “Bir Oluruz Yolunda” / “Milli Takım” (2002): The FIFA World Cup Anthem with Pepsi

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Music, Sports, and Global Sponsorship

The phrase “Tarkan – Hep Birlikte Milli Takım” (All Together, National Team) refers to an important collaboration: the song “Bir Oluruz Yolunda” (United for You), which Tarkan composed to support the Turkish National Football Team.

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This single, also known as “Milli Takım” (National Team), was released on April 19, 2002 (on CD or cassette) under the sponsorship of Pepsi to support Turkey in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. The presence of a global brand like Pepsi as the main sponsor enormously amplified the reach and impact of this national anthem.

2. Musical Analysis and National Impact

Adaptation and Success: The lyrics and music belong to Tarkan and were adapted from his song “Taş” (Stone), previously released on the Karma album. After the album’s release, a video clip for the song was filmed on April 20, 2002.

The Anthem of National Sentiment: “Bir Oluruz Yolunda” was widely used and resonated with great impact during Turkey’s matches at the 2002 World Cup (where Turkey won third place), becoming a true anthem of support capable of mobilizing the country’s national and sporting sentiment.

3. Lyrics from the Song “Bir Oluruz Yolunda” (Excerpt)

Bir Oluruz Yolunda – United for You

Don’t look at how calm we are

We are like storms that burst without warning

Please, don’t underestimate these hearts

We will follow you across deserts and seas

(…) Oh, oh, oh my God

This is not enough, ah, my Turkey, go forward!

My moon and star, score a goal, ignite us again!

(…) We will seek and find your trace

You know, we are crazy with passion

Be it summer or winter, wherever you are, we are with you

We will be united on your path

Come on, push, let hearts exult!

4. Details of the Single “Bir Oluruz Yolunda” (2002)

Element	Details
Single	Bir Oluruz Yolunda (United for You) / Milli Takım
Event	2002 FIFA World Cup
Main Sponsor	Pepsi
Artist	Tarkan
Authors	Tarkan, Ozan Varışlı
Producers	Ozan Çolakoğlu, Tarkan
Release Date	April 19, 2002
Genre / Style	Pop, Sports Anthem

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