Telli Turnam

Hasret Gültekin's song 'Telli Turnam' is a poignant expression of longing and unfulfilled love. The title itself, which translates to 'My Stringed Crane,' evokes a sense of delicate beauty and melancholy. The crane, often a symbol of grace and fidelity in many cultures, here represents a lost or unattainable love. The repeated refrain 'İçinizde telli turnam yok benim' ('Among you, there is no stringed crane for me') underscores the singer's sense of isolation and yearning for a love that seems out of reach.

The lyrics delve into the depths of the singer's sorrow, with lines like 'Üç derdim var idi, Sen de beş etme' ('I had three troubles, don't make it five') highlighting the weight of his emotional burdens. This plea not to add to his existing woes suggests a life already fraught with difficulties, compounded by the pain of unrequited love. The imagery of the beloved's black hair, which 'Siyah saçın örmezler, Seni bana vermezler' ('They don't braid your black hair, they won't give you to me'), further emphasizes the barriers and societal constraints that keep the lovers apart.

The song also touches on themes of escape and defiance, as seen in the lines 'Gel beraber kaçalım, Karanlıkta görmezler' ('Come, let's run away together, they won't see us in the dark'). This call to elope under the cover of darkness speaks to a desire to break free from societal norms and find solace in each other's company, away from the prying eyes and judgments of the world. Gültekin's emotive delivery and the traditional musical arrangement enhance the song's emotional impact, making 'Telli Turnam' a timeless ode to love, loss, and the enduring hope for a better tomorrow.