The Turkish Lesson

Tonight Since the day I knew myself, friends, I could not be an enemy to anyone I have no doubt, my shroud is strong* I drink tonight Since the day I heard the voices, friends, I have started all over again I am in no hurry, my aim is strong I drink… I… tonight… I drink I… here… tonight… Since the day I saw you, friends Almost each day is a festival for me I have no tomorrow, my beloveds are strong** I drink tonight I drink I… here… tonight…

Bu Aksam kendime geldim geleli dostlar olamam kimseye düsman bi süphem yok kefenim saglam icerim ben bu aksam sesleri duydum duyali dostlar yola ciktim yeni bastan acelem yok hedefim saglam icerim ben ben bu aksam icerim ben ben burda bu aksam sizleri gördüm göreli dostlar hemen hergün bana bayram yarinim yok sevenim saglam icerim ben bu aksam icerim ben ben burda bu aksam

Notes: * It is a phrase, meaning “having no concern about the life after death.” ** “Strong” here stands for “sure”.