In his lyrics, he speaks of his heart descending into despair and "burning his breast" ( sinemi yaktım nâra ), reflecting a state of being consumed by grief.
Themes of "turning to black" or being "struck by an arrowhead" are often paired with the feeling of being emotionally destroyed or "turned to embers". kor_oldum
Similar metaphors appear in Azerbaijani Turkish, where old age or sorrow is described as a "heavy burden" that consumes the soul. Popular Culture In his lyrics, he speaks of his heart