Yarim Gitti
Cécile Corbel Lyrics


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Yarim gitti cesmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Yarim gitti cesmeye
Yaralarim desmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Yaralarim desmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Neyitn varsa vereyim
Tar yar yar aman
Neyitn varsa vereyim
Elinden su icmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Elinden su icmeye
Yar yar yar aman

Yarim gitti cesmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Yarim gitti cesmeye
Yaralarim desmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Yaralarim desmeye
Yar yar yar aman

Neyitn varsa vereyim
Tar yar yar aman
Neyitn varsa vereyim
Elinden su icmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Elinden su icmeye
Yar yar yar aman

Yarim gitti cesmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Yarim gitti cesmeye
Yaralarim desmeye
Yar yar yar aman
Yaralarim desmeye
Yar yar yar aman

Neyitn varsa vereyim
Tar yar yar aman
Neyitn varsa vereyim
Elinden su icmeye
Yar yar yar aman




Elinden su icmeye
Yar yar yar aman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cécile Corbel's Yarim Gitti convey a feeling of longing and heartbreak. The repeated phrase "yar yar yar aman" can be roughly translated to "beloved, beloved, beloved alas", adding to the feeling of sorrow. The singer laments the departure of her "yarim" to the "cesme", or fountain, and speaks of her wounds, both physical and emotional. She offers to give all she has, whether it be her "neyitn" (possibly her possessions or money) or to drink water from her lover's hand. However, none of these efforts can bring her yarim back to her.


The words "yarim gitti cesmeye" can be interpreted to mean "my beloved went to the fountain", which has a symbolic meaning in Turkish culture. The fountain is seen as a source of life, and is often compared to the source of life itself, or God. In this context, the departure of the yarim to the fountain is a metaphor for death or the afterlife. The singer is expressing her grief and longing for her loved one who has passed away and is no longer able to return to her.


Overall, Yarim Gitti is a song about loss and grief, and the powerlessness one feels when faced with the departure of a loved one. The repetition of the phrase "yar yar yar aman" throughout the song reinforces the sense of longing and sadness, and the references to the fountain add a layer of symbolism that deepens the emotional impact of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Yarim gitti cesmeye
My beloved has gone to the fountain


Yar yar yar aman
Oh dear, oh dear, oh my


Yaralarim desmeye
My wounds ache


Neyitn varsa vereyim
Whatever I have, I would give


Tar yar yar aman
Oh darling, oh dear, oh my


Elinden su icmeye
To drink water from your hand




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Comments from YouTube:

@pokolikespeko

OMG....she is a goddess....and an exceptional talent! An angel, and a wonderful example of what is wonderful in this world. Thanks so much! Love, Michael

@ronchow2010

I don't understand a word, but still enjoy this piece immensely. Great vocal and instrument talent!

@edauzak

Thanks for this nice singing and playing on turkish traditional song... I like alot... Greetings from İstanbul...

@javadude54

Not only is the song beautifully arranged and performed but watching Cécile's hands while she plays is a treat in itself. It's like she's magically pulling the notes out of the air....

@Skeksistential-crisis

I like to dance around to this when I think no ones looking- I just love this song! simply magnificent- but her music always is!!

@324234124

Harpa céltica, melodia turca Cécile Corbel, cantora e intérprete de harpa francesa, é conhecida por cantar em Francês, Bretão, Irlandês, Japonês e Turco. Neste vídeo, interpreta magnificamente uma cantiga tradicional turca: ‘Yarim Gitti’ (O meu amor foi-se).

@northling100

What a lovely Turkish song!

@sabine9641

Bravo, mon rêve...Beaucoup de travail derrière, de maîtrise...La perfection, une vraie splendeur. Merci . ♥♥♥

@RachmaninoffSatieOrf

Powerful and beautiful

@JustALifelessCocoon

Arrietty's song took me here. I'm glad it did. Wonderful song!

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