(English: Neither You Laughed, Nor I Did ) is a classic Turkish Arabesque song by the singer Güllü , featured on her 2000 album Zalim Yar . It is widely known by the title "Sevdiğim" . Song Overview Artist: Güllü. Alternative Title: "Sevdiğim".
The song explores the sorrow of a love destroyed by fate and separation. Key emotional themes include:
Metaphors like "black love" ( kara sevda ) and "fate playing a cruel game" ( talih bize yaman oyun oynadı ) describe the external forces that kept the lovers apart.
Lyrics by Ali Tekintüre, Music by Kemal Taşçeşme.
Arabesque/Fantasy, characterized by emotional depth and melancholy. Theme & Meaning
The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness, noting that "there is no cure for our trouble" ( derdimize yok çare ) as the lovers remain on separate sides, unable to reunite. Lyrics Breakdown (Turkish to English) Turkish Lyric Excerpt English Translation Kara sevda başımızda yel gibi Blind love is like a wind above us Alıp gitti ömrümüzü sel gibi It took our lives away like a flood Ayrı düştük biz seninle el gibi We fell apart like strangers Ne sen güldün ne ben güldüm sevgilim Neither you laughed, nor I did, my love Where to Listen
The central refrain, "Ne sen güldün ne ben güldüm, sevgilim," signifies that neither partner found happiness or joy following their parting.
You can find the official HD video and audio recordings on platforms like: YouTube (Official HD Video) YouTube Music Spotify