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The phrase "" (Sorrows have become an ocean) is the iconic opening line of the chorus in İbrahim Tatlıses ’s classic arabesque song, "Yıkılmışım Ben" (I Am Ruined).

He describes himself as an "abandoned ruin" ( terkedilmiş bir virane ) and like "stones being stepped on," suggesting a loss of dignity and value in the eyes of the world. ibrahim_tatlises_dertler_derya_olmus

The song narrates the internal collapse of a person who feels entirely abandoned by life and love. The lyrics use powerful nautical and physical metaphors to describe a state of total emotional ruin: The phrase "" (Sorrows have become an ocean)

Released in on the album Gülüm Benim - Gülümse Biraz , the song is a definitive example of the "Arabesque" genre, which focuses on heavy themes of fate ( kader ), unrequited love, and existential despair. The "Deep Story" & Meaning The lyrics use powerful nautical and physical metaphors