Used metaphorically to describe being "blinded by love" or losing one's way in a "strange land" (gurbet). Musical References
Often refers to the stage of grief or passion where the initial "flame" has settled into a steady, intense, and painful heat. kor_oldum
In the tradition of and folk poetry, fire metaphors are central to expressing "burning" for a beloved or a divine cause. While "kor" literally means "blind" in Turkish, it is frequently confused with or used alongside "köz" (live coal/ember) in emotional write-ups. Used metaphorically to describe being "blinded by love"
Several folk songs and modern poems utilize variations of this phrase: kor_oldum