Ümit Yaşar brings us the heart-heavy ballad Yürüdüm. Ersay Üner writes the poetic lyrics about a difficult breakup. Alper Atakan and Birhan Karadağ compose a sad and melodic tune that matches the emotional story.
Released: April 3, 2026
Yürüdüm
Ümit Yaşar
Yürüdüm Meaning & Lyrics (Ümit Yaşar)
Ersay Üner describes a person slowly saying farewell as love turns to shame. The songwriter conveys immense pain and frustration, telling the subject ‘either stay or leave’ (Ya kal ya git) to demand a final decision. The narrator walks endlessly, crying over their state and searing their inner secrets to cope with the burning hurt.
Sözler birer birer veda ederkenAs the words say goodbye, one by one,
Gözler hafif hafif yağar incedeneyes begin to rain softly and gently.
Kalbim kırık dökük dilek tutarkenWhile my heart makes a wish, broken and shattered,
Aşkın bana karşı başı hep eğikyour love’s head is always bowed in shame toward me.
Yürüdüm yürüdüm yürüdümI walked, I walked, I walked.
Uzunca bir süre ağladım halimeFor a long time, I cried over my own state.
Düşünüp düşünüp düşünüpThinking, thinking, thinking,
Bir çare bulamadım acıdım kendimeI couldn’t find a cure, so I felt sorry for myself.
Acımı tadımı yasımıMy pain, my joy, and my mourning,
İçimdeki gizlimi saklımı dağladımI’ve seared every secret hidden deep inside me.
Kor kor alevler gördümI saw glowing embers and raging flames,
İnanki ben hiç böyle yanmadımbelieve me, I’ve never burned quite like this.
Ya kal ya gitEither stay or leave,
Ya sev ya sevdireither love me or let yourself be loved.
Hayat senin karar senindirLife is yours, and the choice is yours too.
Seni ben yazdım eller silerseI’m the one who wrote your name; if others erase it,
Zaman gelip pişman ederseand if time brings you nothing but regret,
Dönmedon’t come back.
Yürüdüm Music Video
The meaning behind Yürüdüm is the exhausting limbo of an unresolved love. The chemistry between the vocalist and the production team creates a powerful Turkish ballad.