The song was originally composed by , a folk poet from the Pülümür district of Dersim. According to local history:
: Ahmet Sarıgül was deeply in love with a woman named Fadime (Fadîkê is a diminutive form). While he was away serving his mandatory military duty, Fadime was married off to someone else by her family. Ali Baran Fadike Fadike 1991В©Baran_Muzik
The song (often titled "Ax Fadîkê Fadîkê"), popularized by Ali Baran in his 1991 album Çenê Çenê , is rooted in a real-life story of love and heartbreak from the Dersim (Tunceli) region of Turkey. The Story of Fadîkê The song was originally composed by , a
: The lyrics lament "Ax Fadîkê," describing a "new bride" who is too young for her burdens and whose heart belongs elsewhere. The song (often titled "Ax Fadîkê Fadîkê"), popularized
: His new wife was very young and did not yet understand the responsibilities of marriage; she would often go out to the streets to play with other children. Moved by her innocence and the complexity of his own grief, Ahmet composed this melody, which eventually became a staple of Kurdish-Alevi folk music. Key Details of the 1991 Release Album : Çenê Çenê (1991). Label : ©Baran_Müzik (founded by Ali Baran himself).
Watch the official music video for 'Fadîkê' by Ali Baran, featuring traditional sounds from the Dersim region: