İbrahim Erkal - Aşkından Yanayım Mı / Gönül (Official Video)

"Aşkından yanam yanam yanam kül olayım mı?" (Shall I burn and burn from your love until I become ash?).

Erkal uses the word "Gönül" (Heart/Soul) to personify his own feelings, stating that his heart has "forgotten how to forget". Devotion Metaphors:

The song’s enduring popularity is evidenced by recent tribute projects like İbrahim Erkal Hürmet (2023) , where modern artists like Bilal Sonses and Ceylan covered the track to honor Erkal's memory. Musical Context

He asks if he should become a "slave" ( kul ) at the beloved's door or a "string" ( tel ) for them to play.

is one of the most iconic songs by the late Turkish musician İbrahim Erkal , a dominant figure in the Arabesque and Turkish folk-pop scene. Released in 2001 as part of his album Su Gibi (Like Water), the track remains a staple of Turkish "emotional realism," exploring themes of absolute devotion, surrender, and the destructive nature of unrequited love. Lyric & Theme Analysis

The song is characterized by its heavy use of metaphors related to and submission . It portrays a lover who has lost all pride and is willing to be completely consumed by their passion.