: While titled "Sandal," the lyrics highlight a paradox: being in Istanbul but feeling like there is "no sea in the waves," reinforcing a sense of isolation even in a crowded city. Music Video and Visual Narrative
Turkish alternative rock band released "Sandal" on September 15, 2017, as a standalone single. The track later appeared on their 2018 studio album, Akustik Travma . The Meaning of "Sandal" YГјzyГјzeyken KonuЕџuruz Sandal
: The video intentionally adopts a nostalgic 90s visual style, reflecting the band's blend of indie-folk and retro-alternative influences. : While titled "Sandal," the lyrics highlight a
Directed by , the music video focuses on the unseen, lonely corners of Istanbul. The Meaning of "Sandal" : The video intentionally
The title "Sandal" translates to "rowboat" or "skiff" in Turkish. Lyrically, the song explores themes of from a metropolis that has grown weary of its inhabitants.
: The narrator describes irregular sleep and terrifying dreams, expressing that they (or their partner) have fled because they are "tired of everything, of all of us".
: The protagonist travels through various districts, from the crowded streets of Aksaray to the quiet coastal areas of Şile .