The lyrics for (subtitled "Karşılıksız Yar Oldum") by the Turkish folk music artist Mustafa Yıldızdoğan are a poignant expression of unrequited love and hidden sorrow.
Gözlerinde sevda gördüm o andaEridim karşında soldum, kör oldumKara bulut gibi doldum o andaYağmur oldum, dolu oldum, kar oldumKim ne bilsin karşılıksız yar oldum Mustafa YД±ldД±zdoДџanВ Kim Ne Bilsin
The recurring refrain "Kim ne bilsin karşılıksız yar oldum" translates to "Who would know that I have become an unrequited lover," emphasizing the loneliness of a love that isn't shared or even known by others. The lyrics for (subtitled "Karşılıksız Yar Oldum") by
Released originally on his 1999 album Mektup , the song describes a lover's internal transformation—becoming like rain, snow, and fire—while keeping their devotion a secret. Lyrics (Turkish) Lyrics (Turkish) You can listen to the original
You can listen to the original version or the more recent on YouTube.