Sezen Aksu’s New Song “Çek Tetiği” Featured in Hit Series “Uzak Şehir”
Turkish music legend Sezen Aksu has surprised fans with a brand-new song titled “Çek Tetiği” (“Pull the Trigger”) for Kanal D’s popular drama “Uzak Şehir” (“Distant City”). Written and composed by Aksu and performed by Ozan Akbaba, the song reached over 3 million views within hours of release.
A Gift from the “Little Sparrow”
Following her earlier contribution “Mardin” to the same show, Aksu’s new song narrates the passionate love story between Cihan and Alya. The emotional lyrics and Akbaba’s soulful vocals quickly captured the audience’s hearts.
“Pull, pull, pull the trigger — hit me in the heart…”
The song was recorded at Aksu’s Kanlıca studio in Istanbul with the accompaniment of renowned bağlama player Ahmet Koç. Akbaba reportedly traveled from Midyat to record the track in person.
Viral Sensation on Social Media
Fans flooded social media with praise, commenting: “Sezen Aksu hit us in the heart again,” “Ozan’s emotional voice gave me chills,” and “The Cihan-Alya love story has never been portrayed more beautifully.”
Music Video with Emotional Scenes
The video features touching moments from the show’s couples — Cihan & Alya, Şahin & Nare, and Kaya & Zerrin. Within hours, it surpassed 3 million views online.
Lyrics That Capture Love and Pain
“Your eyelash is an arrow, your eyes a dagger — I am wounded, struck by fate on the open plain.”
With “Çek Tetiği,” Sezen Aksu reaffirms her title as the queen of Turkish pop, blending poetic depth with cinematic emotion. “Uzak Şehir” airs every Monday at 8:00 PM on Kanal D.
