Gözlerinde sevda gördüm o andaEridim karşında soldum, kör oldumKara bulut gibi doldum o andaYağmur oldum, dolu oldum, kar oldumKim ne bilsin karşılıksız yar oldum
The lyrics for (subtitled "Karşılıksız Yar Oldum") by the Turkish folk music artist Mustafa Yıldızdoğan are a poignant expression of unrequited love and hidden sorrow. Mustafa YД±ldД±zdoДџanВ Kim Ne Bilsin
You can listen to the original version or the more recent on YouTube. Like much of Yıldızdoğan's work, the song blends
Sevdam gizli kaldı sazım telindeMustafa'm dökülür seher yelindeGörüşmek mümkün mü günün birinde?Hayal oldum, serap oldum, sır oldumKim ne bilsin karşılıksız yar oldum Key Themes Like much of Yıldızdoğan's work
The lyrics use natural elements (rain, snow, fire, mirage) to illustrate how deep emotion changes a person's very essence.
Like much of Yıldızdoğan's work, the song blends traditional Anatolian folk sensibilities with modern arrangements, often performed with a saz (Turkish lute).
Released originally on his 1999 album Mektup , the song describes a lover's internal transformation—becoming like rain, snow, and fire—while keeping their devotion a secret. Lyrics (Turkish)