Life’s troubles are described as a vast ocean ("dertler derya"), in which the narrator is a small boat that has capsized and is drowning.
The narrator compares themselves to an abandoned ruin, with every part of their soul scattered and broken. yikilmisim_ben
(I am Devastated/Destroyed) is one of the most iconic songs in the Turkish Arabesque genre, primarily known for its powerful 1986 rendition by the legendary singer İbrahim Tatlıses . The track was written by Tahir Paker and composed by Burhan Bayar , a frequent collaborator of Tatlıses. Lyrical Themes and Metaphors Life’s troubles are described as a vast ocean