The Meaning Behind The Song: Ben Seni Sevduğumi by Şevval Sam
Introduction
As a Music Technician, I am constantly exposed to a wide variety of songs from different genres and languages. One particular song that has left a lasting impression on me is “Ben Seni Sevduğumi” by Şevval Sam. I remember stumbling upon this song at a friend’s house and being captivated when I heard it for the first time. Its haunting melody and emotional lyrics instantly grabbed my attention and compelled me to delve deeper into its meaning.
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Song Lyrics and Translation
Ben seni sevduğumi dunyalara bildurdum
Ben seni sevduğumi dunyalara bildurdum
Endurdun kaşlaruni babani babani mi eldurdum
Endurdun kaşlaruni
Endurdun kaşlaruni
Babani babani mi eldurdum
En dereye dereye de al dereden taşlari
En dereye dereye oy al dereden taşlari
Geçti bizden sevdaluk al cebum
Al cebumden saçlari
Geçti bizden sevdaluk
Geçti bizden sevdaluk
Al cebum
Al cebumden saçlari
Hay oy oy…
Kiz sevunun onine sereceğum kilimi
Kiz sevunun onine sereceğum kilimi
Oldi hayli zamanlar görmedum
Görmedum sevduğumi
Oldi hayli zamanda
Oldi hayli zamanda
Görmedum
Görmedum
Oy Görmedum sevduğumi
Translated Lyrics:
“I declared my love for you to the whole world
I declared my love for you to the whole world
But you raised your eyebrows, did I anger your father?
You raised your eyebrows
You raised your eyebrows
Did I anger your father?
Take the stones, take them from the river
Take the stones, take them from the river
Our love has passed from us
From the hair in my pocket
Our love has passed
Our love has passed
From the hair in my pocket
Oh, oh…
I will lay my carpet in front of your love
I will lay my carpet in front of your love
But it has been quite some time since I last saw
I haven’t seen my love
For quite some time
For quite some time
I haven’t seen
I haven’t seen
Oh, I haven’t seen my love”
Additional Information
“Ben Seni Sevduğumi” is featured on Şevval Sam’s album titled “Karadeniz,” which was released in 2008. The song was written by Maçkalı Hasan Tunç, a renowned Turkish folk musician and songwriter. Hasan Tunç is known for his contributions to the Karadeniz (Black Sea) music genre, characterized by its distinct melodies and lyrical themes.
The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of longing and unrequited love. The protagonist declares their love for someone, yet faces obstacles and misunderstandings, symbolized by the raised eyebrows. The reference to the river and stones signifies the passage of time and the fading of their love. The final lines express the protagonist’s desire to lay their carpet of love in front of the person they adore, despite not having seen them for a long time.
As I listen to “Ben Seni Sevduğumi” by Şevval Sam, I am reminded of the power of music to convey profound emotions and tell stories. The song’s melancholic melody and heartfelt lyrics create a deeply emotional experience for the listener. It serves as a testament to the timeless beauty and universal appeal of Turkish folk music.
In conclusion, “Ben Seni Sevduğumi” is a captivating song that explores themes of love, longing, and the passage of time. Şevval Sam’s soulful rendition and the poetic lyrics written by Maçkalı Hasan Tunç make this song a must-listen for anyone seeking an emotional journey through music.
