Şikayetim Var
Özlem Tekin Lyrics

The first verse of the song Şikayetim Var by Özlem Tekin expresses the desire to fall asleep with the beloved and dream together. The use of repetition in "Derin, derin" (deep, deep) emphasizes the desire for a deep sleep and a deep dream. The lyrics then go on to describe the feeling of being in an unfamiliar place but with familiar faces, suggesting a sense of comfort and connection with the beloved. The chorus, "Şikayetim var dünya çok dar, sabırsızım" (I have a complaint, the world is too small, I am impatient), expresses a feeling of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the world, while also emphasizing the enormity of the singer's feelings of love. The line "Aşık oldum senden beri kuralsızım" (since falling in love with you, I am ruleless) suggests that the singer is willing to discard societal norms or restrictions in order to be with the beloved.

The second verse expresses the desire to escape with the beloved and to mock life together, suggesting a rebellion against societal expectations or constraints. The line "Yalandan katıldığımız sohbette" (in conversations we pretended to be part of) suggests that the singer may have been in situations where they were pretending to conform to societal norms. The line "Çalışmadan kazandığımız heryerde" (where we earned without working) suggests a desire for a non-traditional lifestyle or a critique of capitalist values. The repetition of "Herşey, herkes, heryer senle güzel" (everything, everyone, every place is beautiful with you) highlights the centrality of the beloved to the singer's conception of beauty and happiness.

Overall, the lyrics express a yearning for deep connection and love with the beloved, while critiquing societal norms and expressing a desire for rebellion and escape.