The original song was a massive hit for Sertab Erener, who first received the demo from her husband, guitarist , while returning from a concert in Ankara. The acoustic version with Zeynep Bastık, released around January 2022 , reinterprets this tale of survival through a stripped-back, emotional lens, emphasizing the shared feminine strength in moving on from "sorrow and frustration". AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Olsun (Akustik) - Zeynep Bastık, @sertaberener
The "story" within the lyrics unfolds as a series of steps one takes to survive a heartbreak: Olsun (Akustik) - Zeynep BastД±k, @Sertab Erener
They mention getting a cat for companionship and suggest the former partner "call their mother"—implying that they are both returning to separate lives and seeking comfort in basic, foundational things. The original song was a massive hit for
The song's narrative, with lyrics written by and music by Emre Kula , follows a person choosing to walk away from a shared life, leaving behind even the city they once loved. The Narrative of "Olsun" Learn more Olsun (Akustik) - Zeynep Bastık, @sertaberener
To cope with the "harrowing" absence, the narrator describes ritualistic ways to distract themselves: Cutting their hair as a way to shed the past.
The refrain "Olsun" (which translates to "Let it be") serves as a mantra of surrender, acknowledging that they are no longer innocent or free from lies, and that the only path forward is to let the chips fall where they may. Behind the Collaboration
The acoustic performance of by Zeynep Bastık and Sertab Erener tells a poignant story of acceptance and bittersweet departure following a broken relationship.