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Mavi, Mavi
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Turkish song "Mavi Mavi", which was popularized by İbrahim Tatlıses. This song was popular in Turkey in 1985, when it appeared in a motion picture released that year also called Mavi Mavi. Tatlıses directed the motion picture, and also acted in the lead role.
Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source. About Ibrahim Tatlısesİbrahim Tatlıses is a well-known singer and actor of mixed Turkish and Kurdish ancestry. He launched his career in the 1970's, with his first big hit "Ayağında Kundura" in 1976. He has released over 40 albums, and appeared in more than 30 motion pictures. He hosted a popular television program named Ibo Show. For a time, Tatlıses and the dancer Asena were lovers. In 2003, she was shot in the leg, and many have speculated that Tatlıses was behind it. In 2004, Asena filed a lawsuit asking the authorities for protection against him. (His name is spelled in the English alphabet as Ibrahim Tatlises. Note that in the Turkish spelling his first name is spelled with a dot above the capital İ, and his surname uses a dotless ı.) About this SongLyrics: Burhan Bayar, Yılmaz Tatlıses This song has also been recorded by:
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Lyrics
Turkish Lyrics |
English Translation |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| Yıllardır bir özlemdi | I felt a longing for years. |
| Yanıp durdu bağrımda | It burned in my heart. |
| Yıllardır bir özlemdi | I felt a longing for years. |
| Yanıp durdu bağrımda | It burned in my heart. |
| Tam ümidi kesmişken | Just as I gave up all hope, |
| Onu gördüm karşımda | I saw her in front of me. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Mavi mavi masmavi | Blue, blue, deep blue, |
| Gözleri boncuk mavi | Turquoise blue. (1) |
| Bir gördüm aşık oldum | The first time I saw her I fell in love. |
| Şu gelen kimin yarı | Whose sweetheart is approaching? |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Mavi mavi masmavi | Blue, blue, deep blue, |
| Gözleri boncuk mavi | Turquoise blue. (1) |
| Bir gördüm aşık oldum | The first time I saw her I fell in love. |
| Şu gelen kimin yarı | Whose sweetheart is approaching? |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| Hayat denen bu yolda | On this road called life, |
| Yürürken adım adım | as I was walking step by step |
| Hayat denen bu yolda | On this road called life, |
| Yürürken adım adım | as I was walking step by step |
| Mutluluğu ararken | looking for happiness, |
| Birden ona rastladım | Suddenly I met her. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Mavi mavi masmavi | Blue, blue, deep blue, |
| Gözleri boncuk mavi | Turquoise blue. (1) |
| Bir gördüm aşık oldum | The first time I saw her I fell in love. |
| Şu gelen kimin yarı | Whose sweetheart is approaching? |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Mavi mavi masmavi | Blue, blue, deep blue, |
| Gözleri boncuk mavi | Turquoise blue. (1) |
| Bir gördüm aşık oldum | The first time I saw her I fell in love. |
| Şu gelen kimin yarı | Whose sweetheart is approaching? |
- Literally "eye beads blue". This is a reference to the blue beads 🧿🧿 people wear in Turkey as amulets to protect against the evil eye. These beads are royal blue, white, and turquoise.
Related Translations
This song has been released in more than one language. Versions translated on this web site include:
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Translations of
İbrahim Tatlıses' Songs On This Site
Translations on this web site for songs performed by İbrahim Tatlıses include:
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