Bilmece
Ogün Sanlisoy Lyrics

The opening lines of the first two verses of Bilmece by Ogün Sanlısoy seem to be paradoxical, confusing, and profound. The first verse "Erken öten horozun başı kesilir" (The head of the early crowing rooster is cut off), implies that speaking the truth, even if it is unpleasant can result in punishment. The crowing of a rooster is seen as a natural alarm that inspires people to wake up so they can get ready for the day ahead of them. However, being “too early” with a message can have dangerous consequences as people often attack the messenger instead of acknowledging the truth. The second verse, "Binlerce güzelden biri sevilir" (One of thousands of beauties is chosen and loved), reflects our tendency to prefer a chosen few while overlooking the rest. The beauty here suggests not only physical appearance but also actions or beliefs that people find appealing.

The following verse, "Düşlerim başka gerçek başka, ama umurumda da değil", shows that the singer of the song is a dreamer, and his dreams and reality clash, but he doesn't bother much about that. He might be passive about his life or a fatalist who thinks everything has already been predetermined. The line "Kelimeler yasta el başta kederli bir seyir" describes a sad scene where words are mourning by joining heads. It suggests that communication has stopped, and people are not expressing themselves freely, which leads to disconnection and sadness.

Overall, the song reflects the contradictions and complexities of life, the difficulty in expressing oneself, and the dangers of telling the truth too early. It also aims to remind the listeners about the importance of selecting the right path in their lives, whether it is love or war, as they will be responsible for the outcomes of their choices.