Nilgül sings the poignant ballad Gel, a song about love’s deep and lasting connection. The poet Gülnur Badakal writes the heartfelt words, while Hüseyin Çebişci creates a stirring melody. Their collaboration offers a story about how real bonds can withstand separation.

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Gel Lyrics Translation – Nilgül
Gülnur Badakal writes about the profound emptiness that follows a loved one’s absence. The narrator feels like a stranger to themselves, clinging to a promise that true connection is unbreakable. This hope builds to a powerful plea for return, as the vocalist urges her love to ‘Come, come, from beyond birth and death’ (Gel gel, doğumun ölümün ötesinden).
Gel Music Video
Nilgül stars in Gel, a moving Turkish pop song. The English lyrics of ‘Gel’ turn a simple command into a profound request for reunion.