Sensizlik
Candan Erçetin Lyrics

The Turkish song, Sensizlik by Candan Erçetin, which translates to 'Loneliness' in English, is about the overwhelming feeling of emptiness and grief one is faced with when being alone. The song expresses the deep sadness and fear the singer feels once they are left alone with their thoughts, and emphasizes the struggle with coming to terms with the reality that their loved one is gone. The opening lines, "A strange sadness descends upon a person, When they are left alone, You are left alone in the world, When everything around you falls silent", sets the tone for the song, laying out the feelings of powerlessness and isolation that can come with being alone.

The lyrics go on to describe the difficulty of adjusting to the new reality of living without the beloved person. The lyrics, "My body may become accustomed to loneliness, perhaps I can cope with loneliness, even if it feels difficult, I can learn to live with it”, indicate the singer's willingness to accept the situation and try to find a way forward. However, the hurt caused by loneliness still remains, "Loneliness is what hurts me". The song vividly portrays the struggles of loneliness and the difficulties that come with trying to cope with the absence of a loved one, leaving the listener with a heavy heart.