Hani
Sezen Aksu Lyrics

Hani is a song by Sezen Aksu which explores the emotions and thoughts that come about when one is reminded of a love that they have lost. The lyrics are geared towards the idea of reminiscing and the constant visualisation of a past love. The first few lines of the song express the feeling of having a certain emotion that is triggered when the person remembers their old love. The line "Hani o duygu var ya" translates to "You know that feeling." This line seems to acknowledge the relatable feeling of heartbreak and encourages listeners to empathize with the content of the song.

The second verse of the song talks about the idea of going through the motions of everyday life while subconsciously thinking about their former lover. The line "Hani koşarsın camlara, bakarsın insanlara" (translates to "Sometimes you run to windows, look at people") specifically speaks to the act of looking at people and observing strangers as if to compare them to the former love. The line "Düşersin bir boşluğa, bir an görebilmek onu" (Translates to "you fall into a void, just to see them once again") describes the idea of trying to fill a void by constantly thinking about their past love. The final line of this verse "Değer tüm yaşamana" (Translates to "It gives your entire life value") suggests that the memories of the past love make life worthwhile.

The final verse talks about the act of reminiscing through memories. The first line "Hani sarılırsın çaresiz anılara" (Translates to "Sometimes you embrace helpless memories") acknowledges the idea that while memories may be painful, they are still cherished. The line "Hani serilir anılar karşına" (Translates to "You spread out memories before you") suggests the idea that reminiscing is a considered process, like spreading out photographs. The final line "Hani gözlerin kararı o anda" (Translates to "And your eyes grow dark in that moment") suggests the physical response that accompanies the thought of the past lover, the darkening of the eyes symbolises the negative emotions that come with the memory.