A recurring line, "Izdırapla yaşamak alnımıza yazılmış" (Living with suffering is written on our foreheads), reflects the fatalistic themes common in Arabesque music.

The chorus emphasizes that life is like a ladder where one day you climb and the next you descend, eventually leaving this "false world" behind.

The singer laments that despite a short "three-day life," their face never smiled and their hopes were destroyed by fate. Where to Listen

Originally released in 1987 (some versions and compilations appeared as early as 1983) Composer & Lyricist: Cavit Deringöl Genre: Arabesk / Turkish Pop Lyrical Themes

View the official audio provided by Sembol Plak on YouTube . Bülent Ersoy – Hayat Merdiveni Lyrics - Genius

You can find "Hayat Merdiveni" on major streaming platforms and video sites: Listen to the track on Spotify .