The lyrics were written by the 16th-century Alevi-Bektashi poet and mystic Pir Sultan Abdal .
According to legend, this deyiş (mystical song) was one of three performed by Pir Sultan Abdal before his execution by Hızır Paşa. Despite being ordered to compose a song that did not mention "the Shah" (a reference to the Safavid ruler and spiritual leader), he included the name repeatedly, signaling his unwavering devotion. erkan_ogur_karsida_gorunen_yayla
The "yayla" (highland/meadow) serves as a metaphor for the worldly life that the poet is about to leave. Lyrics like "Gitti giden ömür geri dönülmez" (The life that is gone cannot be returned) highlight the impermanence of existence. The lyrics were written by the 16th-century Alevi-Bektashi
The song reflects themes of sacrifice and resistance, particularly in verses mentioning the performance of funeral rites (ablution and prayer) while the poet is still alive, signifying his readiness for martyrdom. The "yayla" (highland/meadow) serves as a metaphor for