The Turkish folk song (türkü) popularized by artist Canan Başkaya , was written and composed by the famous Sivas poet and folk singer Mahmut Erdal .
: The narrator is so mesmerized by the beloved's face ( Mah Cemal ) that he questions if it is the sun or the moon. He describes their eyelashes as arrows and eyebrows as a crescent bow, expressing a desire to "strike them into his own heart". Canan Baskaya Mah Cemalin Gunesmidir
The song is a classic example of Turkish folk poetry, where the "story" is told through its lyrics as a direct emotional address to a beloved. It explores the following themes: The Turkish folk song (türkü) popularized by artist
: The lyrics compare the narrator's burning love to the legendary figures Kerem and Aslı . Kerem is a famous literary figure in Turkish folklore who literally burns to ashes out of love for Aslı; the narrator claims that like Kerem, he is ready to be consumed by his own fire. The song is a classic example of Turkish