Erkekler De Yanar Lyrics {English Translation} – Nazan Öncel | Sezen Aksu
Nazan Öncel and Sezen Aksu unite for the sharp social commentary of Erkekler De Yanar. Nazan Öncel writes the bold lyrics that challenge traditional gender roles. Emre Şen and Altay Ekren compose the memorable melody that carries this provocative message.
Released: April 3, 2026
Erkekler De Yanar
Nazan Öncel | Sezen Aksu
Lyricist
Nazan Öncel
Composer
Emre Şen, Altay Ekren
Erkekler De Yanar Meaning & Lyrics (Nazan Öncel | Sezen Aksu)
Nazan Öncel crafts a narrative that flips societal expectations with humor and defiance. The lyricist confronts parental control and outdated customs, suggesting that both men and women experience deep emotional pain. She delivers the song’s central hook with ‘Men suffer too’ (Erkekler de yanar), breaking the stereotype that only women bear emotional burdens in relationships.
Çok istedim, ahI wanted it so badly, oh,
Vermediler, ahbut they wouldn’t let me have it, oh.
Bu ne inat, ahWhat a stubborn attitude, oh,
Zalim pederyou cruel father.
Allah’tan korkHave some fear of God,
Sopası yokeven if His ‘judgment’ is unseen.
Güzele bakmak sevapLooking at a beautiful face is a blessing,
Ötesi yokthere’s nothing more to it.
Erkekler de yanarMen suffer too,
Hem de nasıl yanarand oh, how deeply they burn.
Yanmak çözüm değilBurning isn’t the answer,
Bizi nikah paklaronly marriage can set us right.
Erkekler de yanarMen suffer too,
Hem de nasıl yanarand oh, how deeply they burn.
Yanmak çözüm değilBurning isn’t the answer,
Bizi yatak paklaronly intimacy can set us right.
Ben de geldim aşkaI’ve finally found love,
Benimki bir başkaand my feelings are like no other.
Ne güzeller gördümI’ve seen so many beautiful people,
Akşamdan sabahafrom the evening until the morning light.
Ben de geldim aşkaI’ve surrendered to love,
Benimki bir başkamy passion is one of a kind.
Ne güzeller gördümI’ve encountered so many beauties,
Akşamdan sabahafrom sundown until the break of day.
Kız kurusuI’ve become an ‘old maid’,
Oldum valla, ahI really have, I swear, oh.
Boş gezene, ahTo a man with no job, oh,
Kız vermezlerthey’ll never give their daughter away.
N’apcaz şimdiWhat are we going to do now?
Yatcaz şimdiWe’re going to sleep now.
Gidip de banka soyacakWe aren’t exactly going to go
Değiliz yaand rob a bank, are we?
Erkekler de yanarMen suffer too,
Hem de nasıl yanarand oh, how deeply they burn.
Yanmak çözüm değilBurning isn’t the answer,
Bizi yatak paklaronly intimacy can set us right.
Ben de geldim aşkaI’ve finally found love,
Benimki bir başkaand my feelings are like no other.
Ne güzeller gördümI’ve seen so many beautiful people,
Akşamdan sabahafrom the evening until the morning light.
Ben de geldim aşkaI’ve surrendered to love,
Benimki bir başkamy passion is one of a kind.
Ne güzeller gördümI’ve encountered so many beauties,
Akşamdan sabahafrom sundown until the break of day.
If you want to understand Erkekler De Yanar, the lyrics challenge traditional views on love and suffering. The chemistry between Nazan Öncel and Sezen Aksu makes this Turkish classic unforgettable.
