Sessiz Gemi Lyrics
Hümeyra
Lyrics
Artık demir almak günü gelmişse zamandan,
Meçhule giden bir gemi kalkar bu limandan.
Hiç yolcusu yokmuş gibi sessizce alır yol;
Sallanmaz o kalkışta ne mendil ne de bir kol.
Rıhtımda kalanlar bu seyahatten elemli,
Günlerce siyah ufka bakar gözleri nemli.
Biçare gönüller! Ne giden son gemidir bu!
Hicranlı hayatın ne de son matemidir bu!
Dünyada sevilmiş ve seven nafile bekler;
Bilmez ki giden sevgililer dönmeyecekler.
Birçok gidenin her biri memnun ki yerinden,
Birçok seneler geçti; dönen yok seferinden.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Hümeyra's "Sessiz Gemi" is a classic Turkish song from the 1970s. It was released on the album Aşkın Gücü in 1975 and was written by Hümeyra herself.
The genre of the song is folk-pop, with lyrics that talk about the sorrow of unrequited love. The band members for this album include Hümeyra (vocals), Cem Karaca (guitar), Yavuz Çetin (bass guitar) and Osman Nihat Akalın (drums). The song has become an iconic part of Turkish music culture and its lyrics have been covered by many artists over the years. According to AllMusic, the track is “poignant and powerful”, showcasing Hümeyra’s unique vocal style. With its timeless themes of love and loss, Sessiz Gemi remains one of the most beloved Turkish songs of all time.