The lyrics typically follow a "mani" (folk poem) structure, common in Anatolian Oyun Havaları :
: The narrator calls out to their "angel" or "meleğim," asking what time they should arrive to prove their devotion. Г–MRГњM OYUN HAVASI
The song's title, translates literally to "my life" or "my lifetime". In Turkish culture, this is used as a deep term of endearment for a romantic partner, implying they are as essential as life itself. The lyrics typically follow a "mani" (folk poem)