Tarkan quotes

Tarkan is a Turkish pop singer and songwriter, widely recognized as one of the most prominent figures in Turkish music. His energetic performances and catchy songs have earned him international fame, especially with hits like "Şımarık." He continues to be a major influence on the Turkish and global pop music scene. Here are 24 of his quotes:

My fans -- when I see them somewhere, outside my concerts -- I get that, that vibe. They're really supporting my projects and everything, because it's a first time that a Turkish singer is, you know, able to express himself out of Turkey. (Tarkan)
We need to know ourselves better so that we can realize what we really want in our life. I think that the first condition for a person to be in a successful relationship is to be happy with the person he or she is, in other words to love themselves. View quote
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Dancing and singing were always like games to me. I sang constantly. View quote
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I had always dreamed of being involved in a job where I could do anything related to animals and nature. A vet maybe. But later I came to understand that it was just a temporary interest and that music was more important to me. View quote
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Moving to Turkey was the turning point in my life. View quote
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No matter who you are or where you're from somewhere down the road you're gonna need someone. View quote
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I think that my music is very unique and connects both worlds. That's the reason why I named my album Come Closer. I believe in cultural sharing, in the idea of we-belong-altogether. In my opinion, music should have no borders and we should all try to come closer. View quote
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I was raised in Germany until I was 13, and then my family decided to go back to Turkey. It was good in a way, because I studied music. And I went to a Turkish classical music school and studied music for three years. And then I just realized that I can't do anything else but singing music. And everything just happened naturally. View quote
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I don't care what people think. This is my life. I know who I am. I stood up for my rights and my life. View quote
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He was my mentor in a way -- as a musician and as a businessman. He came to Turkey once and saw me on stage performing, and then he came up to me and said, "You've got to call me." I said, I would love to. And that was the first thing I did when I came to New York. Then we did an agreement, a deal, with him for the English albums. View quote
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It feels wild, you know, because in the beginning I never thought it was going to really happen. It's all in Turkish, you know, and nobody understands a word. But I think it's a groove. It's the kisses that are universal. (Tarkan)
In the light of one choice, we will sing with one voice. View quote
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Everyone needs a touch. View quote
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With every word unspoken each moment comes undone. View quote
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It was January and snowing like crazy. It was tough; the food was terrible. Eighteen months of my life for nothing? I thought my own dreams were more important. View quote
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I gotta pee, man. View quote
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Love is the sweetest pain inside. View quote
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It gets worse and worse. I love it, but I have no life. People grab me and kiss me. I like that, but it can be overwhelming. View quote
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When your heart's not open you can't see what you've got. View quote
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Sorry can be the hardest word when you know you're wrong. View quote
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I'm overanalyzed, digitized, terrorized, over merchandised, paralysed, what should I do? (Tarkan)
Don't say a word, I wanna hear love speak. View quote
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If only I knew the way to take the sun and moon and make tomorrow wait. View quote
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When the heart sinks lower and the healing's slower, let's come closer. View quote
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