The creator of the literary text, writing in the traditional Ashiq style which often blends philosophical wisdom with personal sorrow.
Known for his expressive and soulful delivery, he brings the poem to life through narration or singing, often shared on platforms like YouTube and Instagram . Where to Listen The creator of the literary text, writing in
The poem revolves around the haunting refrain: "Qayıt ömür, qayıt bir də yaşayaq" (Return, oh life, return let us live once more). Verse Excerpt (Azerbaijani) Approximate English Meaning Daha tükənibdi ömrüm və səbrim My life and patience are now exhausted Tanımaq üçün qohumları, dostları To [truly] know relatives and friends Dost qapısına bir doyunca getmədik We didn't visit a friend's door enough Ürək dostlarını yaxşı seçmədik We didn't choose heart-friends well The creator of the literary text
is a poignant Azerbaijani poem and musical piece authored by Aşıq Xanmusa and performed (voiced) by Aşıq Məharət (Meharet Şefili) . qayıt bir də yaşayaq" (Return
You can find various recordings of this performance on official artist channels:
The poet acknowledges that life is ending ("My life and patience are exhausted") and that soon his grave will be dug in his homeland.