Niye Böyle Anne Lyrics
Ahmet Kaya
Lyrics
Yüzüne baktığımda
Neden yüzü gülmüyor
Tam sabah olacak derken
Birden gece oluyor
Öyle çok yalnızım ki
Sığmıyorum geceye
Ay bile bak kararmış
Hüzün çökmüş geceye
Niye böyle Anne
Niye başım dönüyor
Niye böyle Anne
Niye içim geçiyor
Yüzüne baktığımda
Neden yüzü gülmüyor
Tam sabah olacak derken
Birden gece oluyor
İnsanlar yalnızdırlar
Sığmıyorlar geceye
Ay bile bak kararmış
Hüzün çökmüş geceye
Niye böyle Anne
Yine başım dönüyor
Niye böyle Anne
Yine içim geçiyor
Song & Lyrics Facts
Ahmet Kaya's "Niye Böyle Anne" is a melancholic folk-rock song released in 1984. It was featured on his debut studio album, Ahmet Kaya (1984).
The lyrics of the song were written by Ahmet Kaya himself, and it was composed and arranged by Erkan Oğur. Ahmet Kaya performed the song with his backing band, consisting of members such as Erkan Oğur (guitar), Cüneyt Özdemir (bass guitar) and Ali Kocatepe (drums). The song narrates the story of an individual who is missing their mother due to her passing away. With its deep and meaningful lyrics, "Niye Böyle Anne" has become one of Ahmet Kaya's most iconic songs since its release. In addition to its popularity in Turkey, the track has also been covered by many international artists including Spanish singer-songwriter Joaquin Sabina.