The version by Murat Belet is available on Spotify and YouTube .
The lyrics are written in a mix of modern and Ottoman Turkish, common in Sufi-inspired music to express spiritual longing and humility. With my sins/offenses. O demde: In that moment/time. Herdem: Always / at every moment. Cüdayım: I am separated/distant. CГјrmГјmlГЄ O DГЄmdГЄ Herdem CГјdayД±m
The narrator expresses deep sorrow over their sins ("Ağlar dururum kendi halime" — I keep crying over my state ). The version by Murat Belet is available on
The "rose scent" (gül kokan) is a classical metaphor in Islamic literature for the Prophet Muhammad and spiritual purity. 4. How to Listen O demde: In that moment/time
The chorus refers to "Seyda" and the "Menzil Sultanı," which are respectful titles for the spiritual leaders (Sheikhs) of the Naqshbandi order located in Menzil village.