Müslüm Gürses (real name Müslüm Akbaş) is a Turkish folk singer born in 7th… Read Full Bio ↴Müslüm Gürses (real name Müslüm Akbaş) is a Turkish folk singer born in 7th May, 1953 and died on 3rd March, 2013. He mostly sings Turkish folk and Ottoman classical music, with an arabesque style. His talent and his special style have put him to a different place among other folk singers. In his songs he mostly expresses sorrow and painful feelings. He is considered a cult figure in Turkish folk music and has a very dedicated group of fans, most of whom being young, low-income urban people. He is mostly called Müslüm Baba ( means 'Father Müslüm' in turkish ) among them.

In recent years, as he was known for sensitive personality, he recieved requests from Turkish Rock and Pop singers such as Bülent Ortaçgil and Teoman to cover their songs with his unique style. With public demand, and also because he couldn't turn down his fans, in conjuction with Turkish gay poet Murathan Mungan, he released and album called "Aşk Tesadüfleri Sever" entirely of covers from popular rock and pop songs, such as Garbage - The World is Not Enough (Bir Ömür Yetmez) and Rainbow - Temple of the King (Affet).

Ústa
Müslüm Gürses Lyrics

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Çilesiz bir günüm olmadı gitti
Bilmedim ömrümün suçu ne usta
Allah'ın gücüne gider mi bilmem
Verdiği bu candan ben bıktım usta

Mutluluk kapımı çalmadı gitti
Dalımda bir yaprak görmedim usta
Murat yalan imiş umutsa hayal

Böyle yaşamaktan bıktım ben usta

Bu kötü yazıma kader diyorlar
Dertler zincirine vuruldum usta

Gittiğim bu yolun dönüşü yoktur
Hakkını helal et elveda usta

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Müslüm Gürses's song Usta speaks of the singer's hardships and struggles in life. He talks about how he has never had one day without suffering and how he does not know what the fault of his life is. Müslüm questions the power of Allah and wonders whether his fate is predetermined or not. He expresses his weariness with the life he has been given and his desire for happiness which has never come his way.

The second verse continues with Müslüm's bleak outlook on life. He talks about how he has not seen a single leaf on his branch of life, indicating a lack of growth and happiness. Müslüm goes on to say that his goals and aspirations have turned out to be false hopes and dreams. He ends the verse by stating his frustration with his life, implying that he is tired of living the way he has been.

The final verse resolves around Müslüm's belief in fate. He says that many people call his struggles and plight in life as fate. He talks about being chained to his sorrows and gives up hope of ever returning back from the path he is on. The song ends with Müslüm asking his master, Usta, if he can forgive him and bidding him farewell. The lyrics of Usta, when listened to in conjunction with the melody, evoke emotions of sadness, frustration, and melancholy.

Line by Line Meaning

Çilesiz bir günüm olmadı gitti
I have never had a day without troubles, master

Bilmedim ömrümün suçu ne usta
I don't know what my life's fault is, master

Allah'ın gücüne gider mi bilmem
I don't know if it's up to Allah's power, master

Verdiği bu candan ben bıktım usta
I'm tired of this life he gave me, master

Mutluluk kapımı çalmadı gitti
Happiness never came knocking at my door, master

Dalımda bir yaprak görmedim usta
I haven't seen a single leaf on my branch, master

Murat yalan imiş umutsa hayal
Desire is a lie, hope is a dream, master

Böyle yaşamaktan bıktım ben usta
I'm tired of living like this, master

Bu kötü yazıma kader diyorlar
They say it's fate for my bad fortune, master

Dertler zincirine vuruldum usta
I am chained to my sorrows, master

Gittiğim bu yolun dönüşü yoktur
There's no turning back on this road I'm on, master