Arabesque/Fantasy, characterized by emotional depth and melancholy. Theme & Meaning
Lyrics by Ali Tekintüre, Music by Kemal Taşçeşme. GГјllГј Ne Sen GГјldГјn Ne
The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness, noting that "there is no cure for our trouble" ( derdimize yok çare ) as the lovers remain on separate sides, unable to reunite. Lyrics Breakdown (Turkish to English) Turkish Lyric Excerpt English Translation Kara sevda başımızda yel gibi Blind love is like a wind above us Alıp gitti ömrümüzü sel gibi It took our lives away like a flood Ayrı düştük biz seninle el gibi We fell apart like strangers Ne sen güldün ne ben güldüm sevgilim Neither you laughed, nor I did, my love Where to Listen Lyrics Breakdown (Turkish to English) Turkish Lyric Excerpt
The central refrain, "Ne sen güldün ne ben güldüm, sevgilim," signifies that neither partner found happiness or joy following their parting. nor I did
Metaphors like "black love" ( kara sevda ) and "fate playing a cruel game" ( talih bize yaman oyun oynadı ) describe the external forces that kept the lovers apart.