Özlem Rıhtımı
Neşe Karaböcek Lyrics

The lyrics of Neşe Karaböcek's song "Özlem Rıhtımı" paint a picture of longing and nostalgia. The song is set on the shores of longing, where the day turns into evening. The singer beckons someone to come and embrace the oars gently, indicating a desire for a slow and gentle approach. The repetition of "gel usul, usul" emphasizes this sentiment.

The second verse describes how the flowers and violets have scattered, potentially symbolizing the scattering of melancholy. The singer asks for the sadness to be dispersed gently. Here we see the longing intensify, calling for rain to fall from the skies onto their hands and for the moonlight to guide their path.

The third verse speaks to the desire for the heart's garden to blossom fully. The singer asks for it to become like a silk enclosure in their humble existence, symbolizing an aspiration for beauty and abundance in their life. This contrasts with the previous mention of a poor bundle, hinting at a longing for transformation and prosperity.

The fourth verse intertwines the famous love story of Leyla and Mecnun with the singer's own reality. They introduce themselves as Leyla and call for Mecnun, metaphorically asking for the beloved to knock on their door once again, gently and softly. The reference to "nazlı kuşlar" (coquettish birds) landing on their branches suggests a desire for love to come and fill their basket delicately.