The song "Nalan" by Emir Can İğrek talks about a man who is deeply hurt and wounded emotionally. The lyrics portray a metaphorical relationship between the protagonist and a woman named Nalan. The protagonist sees himself as a burning fire and asks Nalan not to fuel the flames, implying that he is already in pain and cannot handle any more suffering. The song suggests that Nalan represents a beautiful place or person that the protagonist admires, but he feels he cannot live or be happy there. He compares himself to a storm while Nalan is depicted as a tranquil garden. The protagonist believes that he would only disrupt the calmness of Nalan's world. The lyrics continue with the protagonist referring to himself as a taxi, implying that he is merely a passing phase in Nalan's life. The line "Ömrünün 'Hay aksi!'siyim" can be roughly translated as "I am the 'Oops!' of your lifetime," meaning that he is a mistake or a regret in Nalan's life. The song goes on to describe the protagonist as a wound in Nalan's heart, suggesting that he has caused her pain or heartache. He asks Nalan to let him go so that he can find his own way. Despite feeling like a dark angel, he pleads for freedom, hoping to no longer be a burden in Nalan's life. The lyrics also emphasize the differences between the protagonist and Nalan. He sees himself as an empty fireplace while Nalan is described as being cold. He asks Nalan not to ignite the fire within him, indicating that he is vulnerable, fragile, and unable to handle further pain. The song concludes with the protagonist reiterating his wounded state and pleading for Nalan to release him so he can find his own path. He refers to himself as a black stain, suggesting that he feels like a negative presence or a burden in Nalan's life. Overall, "Nalan" portrays a story of a wounded individual who sees himself as a painful presence in someone else's life and desires to be freed from the pain and burden he feels he has become.
