Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of deep-seated unease and a feeling of being an outsider in a world rife with flaws. The narrator asserts, "Bir tek bende yok, çoğunda var tedirginlik" (It's not just me, many have anxiety), immediately establishing a contrast between their own perceived struggles and the widespread, often hidden, anxieties of others. This isn't about unique suffering, but about recognizing a shared, yet often unacknowledged, human condition. The imagery of a "soldier on duty" with "seriousness" reflects a constant state of alert, a guardedness against the "familiar and full of unpleasantness" that the narrator sees. The central tension arises from the narrator's self-awareness versus the perceived ignorance or misguidedness of those around them. While others are "unaware" or on the "wrong path into a swamp," the narrator feels they are not the one making mistakes ("Bir tek bende yok hata" - It's not just me who errs). This leads to a feeling of isolation, as if they are the only one seeing the truth, while others are caught in their own deceptions or desires, like "thieves hiding in darkness" or "fish on a hook." The repeated phrase "Bir tek bende yok" (It's not just me) becomes a mantra, a way of processing this disconnect and finding a sliver of solidarity in shared, albeit often unspoken, burdens like "broken dreams." A striking element is the vivid, almost visceral, imagery used to describe the negative aspects of the world and its inhabitants. Phrases like "keskin sirke sinsi yanaşmakta bak küpe" (sharp vinegar approaches slyly, look at the earring) and the comparison of those clinging to others to "slaves with earrings" create a sense of entrapment and insidious influence. The narrator also describes a world where "50 shades of preputial love" and "perverted chubby ones" are prevalent, suggesting a society consumed by base desires and superficiality. This stark, often harsh, language underscores the narrator's disillusionment and their struggle to navigate such an environment. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics lies in their raw, unflinching portrayal of internal conflict and external observation. The narrator's persistent declaration that their struggles are not unique, coupled with the vivid, sometimes disturbing, imagery, creates a powerful sense of shared vulnerability and a call to resilience. The chorus, with its repeated commands to "count your losses" and "give up your state," contrasts sharply with the narrator's own resolve: "But I have no intention of falling, no intention of getting cold." This defiant stance, born from an acute awareness of the surrounding chaos, is what makes the message resonate.

Sagopa Kajmer - Rap, Boom Bap

Bir Tek Bende Yok

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[Intro: Scratches] (Whatchu know?) (Whatchu know?) (Whatchu know?) (Whatchu know?) [Verse 1] Bir tek bende yok, �ounda var tedirginlik Ve y�z�me doru ciddiyet n�betindeki asker gibi belirginlik G�z�me yans1yanlar bilindik ve bi' dolu sevimsizlik Akla d�_man bi' bilmi_lik Bihaberler ortalarda Bir tek bende yok hata, bi'�ou yanl1_ rota bataa Karanl1a saklanan h1rs1zlar ortaya Bal1klar oltaya Konu_tum ortaya Gocunan s�r�yo' tuzu a�1k yaraya Bak olaya Bir tek bende yok _�phe Keskin sirke sinsi yana_makta bak k�pe Bak k�pee, dikti g�z�n� bak yemee Medete yap1_an uzuvlar1n1 kesmedik�e bak yere Kula1nda prangas1 k�pe olan k�le Bir tek bende yok k1r1lm1_ hayaller Bi' d�zine y1k1nt1, bi' s�reli darmada1nl1k Ve bi' tek bende yok ki olur olmaz al1nganl1k Varmak istediim yere uzakl1k Ve bi' tek ben de yok ki al1_kanl1k [Nakarat] Bu halinden cay, elinde k1r1k ok y1lm1_ bir yay Kay1plar1n1 say, say, say, say Pes edersen hay, hay, hay, hay Ama benim niyetim yok d�_meye Niyetim yok, yok hi� �_�meye �1kar kendine pay, pay, pay, pay Bu h�linden cay, cay, cay, cay Bu halinden cay, elinde k1r1k ok y1lm1_ bir yay Kay1plar1n1 say, say, say, say Pes edersen hay, hay, hay, hay Ama benim niyetim yok d�_meye Niyetim yok, yok hi� �_�meye �1kar kendine pay, pay, pay, pay Bu h�linden cay, cay, cay, cay [Bridge: Scratches] (Bumbaclot) (Bumbaclot) (B-b-b-b-b-bumbaclot) (Bumbaclot) [Verse 2] Azg1n sular duruldu ya, boulan bouldu Onlar �ld� sonra soudu (yeah), ipleri bal1yd1 sonra koptu Rastgele se�imler yapt1m tesad�fler diy�r1nda Nedeni sonuca balad1m karar1nda Onun kararlar1nda benim karars1zl1klar1m Benim _irin d�nyamda azmanl1 gargameller U�kur a_k1n1n 50 farkl1 tonu, yakala sap1k tontonu Tan1! Tan1y1n! Sar1n boaza kordonu! 0steksizlik derine �ekiyo' metrelerce Nefes al1rken sanki nefesim kesilirce Bunlar1 hisseden yerlerim ezilirce Ko_mak zor ayaklar pes edince [Nakarat] Bu halinden cay, elinde k1r1k ok y1lm1_ bir yay Kay1plar1n1 say, say, say, say Pes edersen hay, hay, hay, hay Ama benim niyetim yok d�_meye Niyetim yok, yok hi� �_�meye �1kar kendine pay, pay, pay, pay Bu h�linden cay, cay, cay, cay Bu halinden cay, elinde k1r1k ok y1lm1_ bir yay Kay1plar1n1 say, say, say, say Pes edersen hay, hay, hay, hay Ama benim niyetim yok d�_meye Niyetim yok, yok hi� �_�meye �1kar kendine pay, pay, pay, pay Bu h�linden cay, cay, cay, cay [Outro: Scratches] (Whatchu know?) (Whatchu know?) (Whatchu know?) (Whatchu know?) (Bumbaclot) (Bumbaclot) (B-b-b-b-b-bumbaclot) (Bumbaclot)

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Writers: Sagopa Kajmer

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