Tutuklu

Sezen Aksu's song 'Tutuklu' delves into the profound emotional turmoil of being trapped in a past relationship. The repetition of the lines 'Ne senden öncesi, Ne senden sonrasý' (Neither before you, nor after you) underscores the singer's fixation on a love that has left an indelible mark on her life. This fixation is so intense that it renders any time before or after the relationship insignificant. The lyrics convey a sense of timelessness, where the pain of separation is so overwhelming that it feels worse than death itself, as highlighted by the line 'Ayrýlýk aman, Ölümden yaman' (Separation, oh, worse than death).

The chorus, 'Ben sende tutuklu kaldým, Kendi hayatýmdan çaldým' (I remained imprisoned in you, I stole from my own life), reveals the extent to which the singer feels trapped. She has sacrificed her own life and happiness, wandering the world ('Yedi cihan dolandým') in search of solace, yet finding none. This sense of being stuck in an emotional limbo is further emphasized by the repeated line 'Bana mýsýn demiyor' (It doesn't care about me), indicating that despite all her efforts, she remains unnoticed and unhealed.

The imagery of hiding her eyes and silencing her words ('Sakladým gözlerimi, Sustum hep sözlerimi') suggests a deep internal struggle. The burning of her heart ('Yandým yar közlerimi') symbolizes the ongoing pain and longing that refuse to dissipate. The song captures the essence of unrequited love and the emotional imprisonment that comes with it, making it a poignant reflection on the sacrifices and suffering that often accompany deep emotional connections.