Niksar
Cem Karaca Lyrics

The song "Niksar" by Cem Karaca & Apaslar-Ferdy Klein Ork. is a lament about the pains of love, separation and longing. The opening lines speak of a burning sensation in the chest and the desire to let go of those who have left. The singer is both physically and emotionally overwhelmed as "Kalenin bedenleri", which may refer to the ruins of a fortress or the physical remnants of a lost love, continue to haunt them. The mention of "İpek bürük bürülmüş" or "silk wrapped and embroidered" suggests a past of luxury and refinement, adding a nostalgic element to the song. The chorus repeats the refrain "Niksar ın gelinleri" or "the brides of Niksar," possibly referencing the women from the town of Niksar in Turkey who were known for their beauty.

As the song continues, the singer descends from the fortress, possibly a metaphorical representation of moving on from the past. The line "Kurudum kibrit oldum" or "I dried up and became a matchstick" conveys a sense of fragility and vulnerability. The repeated phrase "Üflesen sönüyorum canım" or "if you blow, I will extinguish" further emphasizes the fragility of the singer's emotional state. The lyric "Entarisi aktandır" translates to "her dress is aqua" and may be a reference to a lost love's clothing or even the blue waters of Niksar. The line "ne gelirse haktandır" means "whatever comes is fate" and hints at a resignation to the fact that love and life are unpredictable.