The song is a powerful social and philosophical commentary. It begins with a personal spiritual dilemma but quickly transitions into a sharp critique of social injustice and poverty.
He references the historical figure Pir Sultan Abdal , a 16th-century poet who was executed for his beliefs, questioning if he too should face the gallows for speaking the truth. Lyrics Snapshot Original Turkish Lyrics Opening Mahzuni Serifmevla Gul Diyerek Iki Goz Vermis
Mevla "Gül" diyerek iki göz vermiş / Bilmem ağlasam mı, ağlamasam mı? The song is a powerful social and philosophical commentary
Milletin sırtından doyan doyana / Yiğit muhtaç olmuş kuru soğana. Mahzuni Serifmevla Gul Diyerek Iki Goz Vermis