: The arrangement heavily features the kemençe (three-stringed fiddle), the heart of Black Sea folk music. 4. Where to Listen
The track is characterized by the fast-paced, energetic rhythm of the Horon , typical of the Black Sea region. Turkish Lyrics (Snippet) English Meaning Bir kız var nişan eden, beni perişan eden There is a girl who got engaged, making me miserable Vow Geçmem Gümüşhane’den... Zigana’dan yukarı I won't pass through Gümüşhane or up the Zigana Refrain O kız öldü deseler, evlendi demeseler I wish they'd say she died rather than she married 3. Performance and Dance
As a Horon track, the song is designed for communal dancing.
is a popular Karadeniz (Black Sea) folk song by Onay Şahin , released on March 1, 2012, as the lead track of his album Horon Düzü . The song, which features lyrics by Şahin himself and music by Muhammet Kurt, is a staple of traditional Horon dances. 1. Cultural and Geographical Context
You can find official versions of the song on major platforms:
: Available for high-quality listening on Spotify and Apple Music . Bir Kız Var Nişan Eden