Hayat Gibi

Toygar Işıklı's song 'Hayat Gibi' delves into the complexities of love and life, drawing a parallel between the two. The lyrics reflect a sense of longing and resilience, as the narrator grapples with the absence of a loved one. The opening lines, 'Sanki elimi hiç bırakmamışsın gibi' (As if you never let go of my hand), set the tone for a journey through emotional endurance and self-deception. The narrator convinces themselves that everything will end well, despite knowing deep down that this belief is a lie.

The song also touches on the inevitability of change and the passage of time. The lines 'Havalar da soğuk gidiyor / Bu aralar üşürsün sen bilirim' (The weather is cold / I know you get cold these days) evoke a sense of concern and care, urging the loved one to remember warmer times. This metaphor extends to the emotional climate, suggesting that despite the current coldness or distance, warmth and happiness are still possible.

The chorus, 'Ne olur ara sıra haberdar et / Pencerelerde bekletme' (Please, let me know from time to time / Don't keep me waiting by the windows), underscores the need for communication and closure. The narrator acknowledges that someone new will eventually enter the loved one's life, urging them to be happy and not neglect their new relationship. The repeated refrain 'Acımazsızsın isyankârsın / Vefasızsın riyakârsın / Hem günahsız hem günahkârsın hayat gibi' (You are merciless, rebellious / Unfaithful, hypocritical / Both innocent and sinful like life) encapsulates the duality and contradictions inherent in both life and love. This duality is a central theme, highlighting how life, much like love, is filled with paradoxes and complexities.