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The poem revolves around the haunting refrain: "Qayıt ömür, qayıt bir də yaşayaq" (Return, oh life, return let us live once more). Verse Excerpt (Azerbaijani) Approximate English Meaning Daha tükənibdi ömrüm və səbrim My life and patience are now exhausted Tanımaq üçün qohumları, dostları To [truly] know relatives and friends Dost qapısına bir doyunca getmədik We didn't visit a friend's door enough Ürək dostlarını yaxşı seçmədik We didn't choose heart-friends well You can find various recordings of this performance
There is a strong emphasis on human connection—recognizing true relatives and friends versus "treacherous arrows" (betrayal) that pierce the heart. Key Lyrics Snippets Below is a breakdown of the content and
The work is a deeply emotional reflection on the passage of time, regrets, and the desire for a second chance at life. Below is a breakdown of the content and themes of this piece: qayıt bir də yaşayaq" (Return
is a poignant Azerbaijani poem and musical piece authored by Aşıq Xanmusa and performed (voiced) by Aşıq Məharət (Meharet Şefili) .