Göksel İpekçi writes and composes ‘KADIKÖY,’ a song that mixes personal reflections with vivid city life. The tune, created with Bhan, brings a modern yet nostalgic vibe. It tells the story of late-night conversations in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district.
Released: March 6, 2026
KADIKÖY
Göksel İPekçi • From “de”
What is the meaning of KADIKÖY Lyrics from de?
The poet mentions plastic tables and MFÖ posters to set the scene. One line translates to, ‘If everyone’s so calm, then what’s this madness?’ Göksel uses everyday details to explore love, loss, and the randomness of life.
Saat 3 Kadıköy masa plastikIt’s 3 AM in ‘Kadıköy’ (a district in Istanbul) at a plastic table
Aramız tuhaf ama değil sentetikThings are weird between us but they aren’t synthetic
Giyiyorken üstünü “alıştım” dedinAs you were getting dressed, you said “I’ve gotten used to it”
Ben sustum çünkü bi’ şey eksikI stayed silent because something’s missing
Duvarlarda poster MFÖ var arkada‘MFÖ’ (a classic Turkish band) posters are on the walls in the background
Çalıyor “Bu sabah yağmur var İstanbul’da”“There’s rain in Istanbul this morning” is playing
Bakıyorsun yine yarım niye tam değilYou’re looking halfway again, why isn’t it complete?
Herkes sakinse eğer bu delilik nedir?If everyone’s so calm, then what’s this madness?
Hani diyordun ya “Aşk dediğin şey bi’ rastlantı”You used to say that what you call love is just a coincidence,
Ne dün ne de yarın vardıThat neither yesterday nor tomorrow existed
Gördüm onu indi gardımI saw her and my guard dropped
İhtimaller ve TanrıProbabilities and God
Bizi sadece bize mi bıraktı?Did He just leave us to our own devices?
(Göko!)(Göko!)
Ne dün ne de yarın vardıYesterday and tomorrow didn’t even exist
Gördüm onu indi gardımI caught a glimpse of her and let my guard down
İhtimaller ve TanrıOdds and the Almighty
Bizi sadece bize mi bıraktı?Did He really just leave us to ourselves?
Radyoda tanıdık şarkıA familiar song on the radio
Geldi kulağıma çarptıIt came and struck my ears
Hiç de sırası değildiIt wasn’t the right time at all
Bana bil bakalım kimi hatırlattıGuess who it reminded me of
(Seni)(You)
Çıkıyorum evden cebimde bozuk planlarI’m leaving the house with broken plans in my pocket
Aynı sokak, aynı bar, değişen insanlarThe same street, the same bar, and changing people
Duvarlarda yazı kafamda tonla fikirWriting on the walls and a ton of ideas in my head
Sonra bi baktım yazıyorThen I suddenly noticed it written there,
“Yanında mı aklındaki?”“Is the one on your mind beside you?”
Hani diyordun ya “Aşk dediğin şey bi’ rastlantı”You used to claim that love is just a stroke of luck,
Ne dün ne de yarın vardıThat no past or future really existed
Gördüm onu indi gardımOnce I saw her, my defenses fell
İhtimaller ve TanrıProbabilities and God
Bizi sadece bize mi bıraktı?Did He abandon us to each other?
Ne dün ne de yarın vardıNeither yesterday nor tomorrow was there
Gördüm onu indi gardımI saw her and my guard just dropped
İhtimaller ve TanrıThe chances and the Creator
Bizi sadece bize mi bıraktı?Did He leave us all alone together?
Ne dün ne de yarın vardıThere wasn’t any yesterday or tomorrow
Gördüm onu indi gardımWhen I saw her, my guard gave way
İhtimaller ve TanrıPossibilities and God
Bizi sadece bize mi bıraktı?Has He just left us to ourselves?
KADIKÖY Music Video
The meaning of ‘KADIKÖY’ is about the chaos of love in a changing city. The lyrics question fate and connection, making it a relatable anthem for anyone navigating life’s uncertainties.