A classic symbol in Turkish literature. The poet compares himself to a lonely nightingale crying out in sorrow.
The title roughly translates to "With the fire of separation, I long for my beloved." The lyrics rely heavily on classical Sufi and folk poetry motifs to express agonizing grief. Baki Can Yalcin Nar I Firgat Ile Hasretim Yara
With the fire of separation, I long for my beloved Is it my destiny alone to brand my chest with sorrow? Like a lonely nightingale with sighs and moans Is it my destiny alone to wail in grief? I passed my life like a passing wind, alas I could not laugh or be happy like others Like a muddy, roaring flood in the spring Is it my destiny alone to flow without stopping? 🌟 Baki Can Yalçın's Interpretation A classic symbol in Turkish literature