Erkan_ogur_karsida_gorunen_yayla May 2026

The "yayla" (highland/meadow) serves as a metaphor for the worldly life that the poet is about to leave. Lyrics like "Gitti giden ömür geri dönülmez" (The life that is gone cannot be returned) highlight the impermanence of existence.

The track features Erkan Oğur's signature use of the fretless guitar (which he invented in 1976) and the kopuz , blending traditional Turkish microtones with a contemplative, ambient atmosphere. erkan_ogur_karsida_gorunen_yayla

The performance is a duet where Demircioğlu's robust, traditional folk vocals are complemented by Oğur's softer, more melancholic tenor. The "yayla" (highland/meadow) serves as a metaphor for

The recurring line "Ben de bu yayladan Şah'a giderim" (I, too, shall go from this highland to the Shah) symbolizes a transition from the physical world to a higher spiritual realm or divine truth. The performance is a duet where Demircioğlu's robust,

The song reflects themes of sacrifice and resistance, particularly in verses mentioning the performance of funeral rites (ablution and prayer) while the poet is still alive, signifying his readiness for martyrdom.

According to legend, this deyiş (mystical song) was one of three performed by Pir Sultan Abdal before his execution by Hızır Paşa. Despite being ordered to compose a song that did not mention "the Shah" (a reference to the Safavid ruler and spiritual leader), he included the name repeatedly, signaling his unwavering devotion.