Davet
Athena Lyrics

In Athena's song "Davet," the lyrics describe a tumultuous relationship where one person is trying to keep their emotions closed off ("Kapılar kapıyorsun," meaning "You're closing the doors" in Turkish) while the other person is pleading for them to open up ("Kalbindeki o gözler, ne zaman açılırlar?" which means "Those eyes inside your heart, when will they open up?"). The metaphor of a black butterfly ("Kara kelebek uçar") symbolizes a dark force that can overcome them both if they don't confront their issues head-on.

The lyrics continue to describe the pain and sorrow of their love ("Bu kaza yakar bizi, yalvarır matemi," meaning "This accident burns us, begging for mourning") while questioning whether it's worth it to continue on this path, knowing that it may only bring about destruction ("Umrunda mı virane kral olursa? Bir ziyandır bu daveti" which translates to "Do you care if we become a ruined king? This invitation is a loss"). Despite all of this, the two are still deeply connected to each other ("Biz gecenin konuştukları, her şeyden uzak, habersiz" which means "We are the ones who talk at night, unaware of everything else"), and they find solace in their shared experiences ("Biz gecenin çocukları, yıldızlardandır hâlimiz" or "We are the children of the night, we are made of stars").

Overall, "Davet" is a poignant exploration of the highs and lows of love, grappling with the pain that often accompanies it but also finding beauty and light within that darkness.