Written and composed by Sezen Aksu (Fatma Sezen Yıldırım), with arrangement by Kıvanç Osman Kutlumuş . Duration: 4 minutes and 23 seconds.

"O bir kural yıkıcı, yasak delici / Onun adı 'aşk', gerisi yalan" (It is a rule breaker, a violator of prohibitions / Its name is 'love', the rest is a lie).

The narrator admits defeat to love’s power, singing, "Teslim bayrağını çektin / Ey kalbim aşkına sağlık" (You pulled the white flag / My heart, health to your love). Cultural Context

While this specific song celebrates the "tongue of love," Sezen Aksu has often used linguistic metaphors in her work to address broader social and personal themes. For instance, in 2022, she released a poem titled "You Won't Be Able to Crush My Tongue" following public controversy, reaffirming her role as a voice for expression in Turkey. You can listen to the full track on Spotify or YouTube . Ana Dilim Aşk

The song describes love through various metaphors, emphasizing its power: