Nasýl Bir Sene Bu Sene
Azer Bülbül
A Year of Unbearable Longing and Loss
Azer Bülbül's song "Nasýl Bir Sene Bu Sene" is a poignant reflection on a year filled with sorrow, loneliness, and unfulfilled desires. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional turmoil, using natural metaphors to convey the depth of the singer's despair. The opening lines, "Yaz gününde kar geliyor" (Snow is coming in the summer), immediately set a tone of dissonance and unexpected hardship. This imagery of snow in summer symbolizes the unnatural and jarring experiences that have disrupted the singer's life, highlighting a year that has been anything but ordinary.
The recurring line, "Havar bu sene bu sene" (Oh, this year, this year), serves as a lament, emphasizing the weight of the year's events on the singer's heart. The lyrics delve into themes of love and loneliness, as seen in the lines, "Düstüm askin ocagina, Yalnizligin tuzagina" (I fell into the fire of love, into the trap of loneliness). These lines suggest a journey through intense emotions, where love has brought both warmth and pain, and loneliness has ensnared the singer, making the year even more unbearable.
The song also touches on the broader impact of these personal struggles, with lines like "Kurudu tüm göller caylar, Meyve vermez oldu baglar" (All the lakes and streams have dried up, the vineyards no longer bear fruit). This imagery of barren landscapes mirrors the singer's internal desolation, suggesting that the hardships have not only affected him personally but have also left a mark on the world around him. Azer Bülbül's emotive delivery and the melancholic melody further enhance the sense of loss and yearning, making "Nasýl Bir Sene Bu Sene" a powerful expression of a year marked by profound challenges and heartache.