Valiz
Yeşim Lyrics
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Koydum içine ilk önce İzmir′i
Rıhtımdan ayrılırken vapur
Uğurlayacak yunuslar hepimizi
Selam sana, sırlarını göze alıp da geldiğim
Selam sana, selam taşını toprağını sevdiğim
Korkuyorsam da namerdim
Kendimi bildim bileli aman
Ben hep bu şarkıyı söylerdim
Parlarken ilk ışıkları şehrin
Girip koluna yürüdüm kaderimin
The lyrics to Yeşim's song "Valiz" talk about the journey of leaving a place behind and starting anew. In the first verse, the singer talks about packing their suitcase and putting Izmir, a city in Turkey, inside it. This symbolizes leaving behind a familiar place and embarking on a new adventure. As they leave the dock on a ferry, they are being sent off by dolphins, which can be interpreted as a symbol of good luck and support from nature.
The chorus of the song expresses greetings and acknowledgement. The singer sends their greetings to someone, someone they have taken a risk for and traveled to be with. This person is someone the singer loves deeply and admires. The lyrics convey that despite the challenges and uncertainties, the singer has made the journey with courage, embracing the unknown.
In the second verse, the singer expresses their joy and relief at arriving at their destination, even if they are feeling a bit scared. They emphasize that despite any fear they may have, they will not back down. The lyrics imply that the singer has been singing this particular song since they can remember, suggesting it is a song of strength and resilience that has been with them throughout their life.
The final part of the lyrics describes the singer's experience upon arriving in the city. They mention the city's lights shining brightly and begin walking alongside their destiny's path, symbolized by the phrase "girip koluna yürüdüm kaderimin." This could mean that they are embracing their fate and taking control of their own journey, ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead in this new city.
Overall, "Valiz" is a song about leaving one's comfort zone, embracing change, and starting anew. It portrays the courage and determination of someone who has taken risks, leaving behind the familiar to pursue their dreams and explore new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
En sonunda topladım da valizi
Finally, I packed up the suitcase
Koydum içine ilk önce İzmir'i
I put Izmir in it first
Rıhtımdan ayrılırken vapur
As the ship departs from the pier
Uğurlayacak yunuslar hepimizi
Dolphins will send us off
Selam sana, sırlarını göze alıp da geldiğim
Greetings to you, as I came risking your secrets
Selam sana, selam taşını toprağını sevdiğim
Greetings to you, greetings to your stones and soil that I love
Ay hoş geldim, sefa geldim
Oh, I have arrived, I have come with joy
Korkuyorsam da namerdim
Even if I am afraid, I am not timid
Kendimi bildim bileli aman
Since I can remember, oh
Ben hep bu şarkıyı söylerdim
I always used to sing this song
Parlarken ilk ışıkları şehrin
As the city's first lights shine
Girip koluna yürüdüm kaderimin
I entered into the embrace of my destiny
Writer(s): Meral Okay, Fatma Sezen Yildirim, Garo Mafyan
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