: The narrator addresses a former lover who has chosen the "high society" life of Istanbul . He tells her that while she can keep the city, he is "content with his Rize" and the simple life of a shepherd.
The lyrics follow a man who has lived through the hardships and sorrows of life away from home ( gurbet ). He speaks of a deep, internal sadness that has accumulated over time, primarily triggered by the loss of his one true love, who eventually left him. The "story" within the song highlights several key themes: : The narrator addresses a former lover who
Şarkı Sözleri. Gurbette bunca derdi kederi. İçume attum attum birikti. Hayatta bir tek sevduğum yarum. O da soninda birakup gitti. He speaks of a deep, internal sadness that
: He expresses a deep connection to the land—the mountain plateaus ( yayla ), fresh butter, and honey from the hollow trees. He admits he doesn't understand the complex social circles of the city and is perfectly happy with his "shepherd's state". İçume attum attum birikti