The lyrics mention that the lover's "trouble" (derdin) has caused "tuberculosis" (verem etti), a common metaphor in Turkish folk music (Türkü) for extreme grief or a broken heart.
The song by Birsen Boyraz (featuring Yusuf Tomakin ) is a melancholic Turkish track that tells a story of deep emotional suffering and betrayal. Released in July 2017, the remix adds a rhythmic beat to a narrative centered on the pain of a broken heart. The Narrative of the Lyrics Birsen Boyraz Derdin Derdin (Remix)
You can listen to the official remix featuring Yusuf Tomakin here: Derdin Derdin (feat. Yusuf Tomakin) [Remix] Birsen Boyraz - Topic YouTube• Jan 30, 2026 Versions and Collaborations The lyrics mention that the lover's "trouble" (derdin)
The "story" within the song is one of unrequited or failed love that has physically and mentally exhausted the narrator. Key themes include: The Narrative of the Lyrics You can listen
The song describes the lover as someone who "took me from myself" ( "Beni benden alan sendin" ), and blames them for the narrator's "black fate" or bad luck.
There is a strong sense of regret over time spent on a love that turned out to be a lie ( "Ziyan oldu geçti günler" / "Yalan oldu bitmez sevgin" ).