The crane is compared to the "beloved" ( canan ) and spiritual figures like Yusuf-u Kenan (Joseph of Canaan) and Pir Balım Sultan .
The song was compiled by Adnan Ataman from the renowned folk artist Âşık Daimi , who is the "source person" for this specific version from the Erzincan region. 2. Meaning and Lyricism Erdal ErzincanВ Gitme Turnam
The lyrics are attributed to Dedemoğlu , an 18th-century folk poet. The crane is compared to the "beloved" (
It is often performed as a Semah , which is the ritual dance and music of the Alevi faith. Erdal ErzincanВ Gitme Turnam
Erdal Erzincan typically performs this with a bağlama using the Bağlama Düzeni (tuning).