The official music video, directed by Onur Oğuz, complements the song’s mood with a stylized, high-fashion aesthetic featuring sharp cinematography by Eray Arslantürk. True to his artistic persona, Sarıkabadayı commands the screen with minimalist but impactful imagery.
The track features slick electronic beats seamlessly fused with traditional touches like the synth violin played by Miraç Kutlu.
Soner Sarıkabadayı has long established himself as a mastermind of Turkish pop, both as a solo artist and as a composer for massive stars. In "Kendileri," he collaborates with producer Aerro to create a modern pop soundscape. Soner SarД±kabadayД±В Kendileri
The lyrics of "Kendileri" (which translates to "Themselves" or "It" in this context) revolve around a severed relationship where one party refuses to show remorse. The chorus delivers the emotional punchline of the song:
This translates to: "There is no doubt you did not deserve me / Do you not even intend to apologize? / That time you wasted / It becomes my very life." Here, the title "kendileri" refers to the wasted time embodying the singer's actual lifespan. The official music video, directed by Onur Oğuz,
Sarıkabadayı also plays with the concept of stubbornness, singing that while the entire world keeps revolving, his former lover adamantly refuses to turn back or change. Visuals and Reception
Upon its release, the song quickly integrated into Turkish pop radio rotation and streaming playlists, joining his long list of modern classics like "Sadem," "Buz," and "Kutsal Toprak". It remains a testament to his ability to write deeply relatable poetry disguised as catchy pop music. Soner Sarıkabadayı has long established himself as a
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