Oyle Ser Mestem Ki Idrгўk Etmezem Dunyгў Nedir Cumali Ozkaya File
A true sage is one who does not know what the world or its contents are.
One who knows the wisdom of the world and its contents is not a sage. Ârif oldur bilmeye dünyâ vü mâfîhâ nedir. A true sage is one who does not
Though I desire a favor from the beloved for my crazed heart, Sorsa canân bilmezem kâm-ı dil-i şeydâ nedir. Though I desire a favor from the beloved
A seminal interpretation in the Elazığ/Şanlıurfa folk tradition. Lyrics & Modern Translation
While Cumali Özkaya is highly regarded for his soulful rendition, this masterpiece has been performed by various legendary artists:
The final couplet questions why the lover laments if they are truly content with the "calamity of love" ( belâ-yı aşk ). 4. Notable Interpretations
Cumali Özkaya , a Turkish folk musician, brought this classical work to a modern audience through his "Gazel" style interpretation, often performing it as a "long air" (uzun hava). 2. Lyrics & Modern Translation