The song "Yanımda Kal" by Gripin is a tribute to the Turkish musician Alpay, who had a hit song with the same title in the 1970s. The lyrics convey a plea to someone not to leave and to stay by their side, expressing the fear of getting used to their absence. The singer implores the person not to compare themselves to migrating birds and not to accept their absence as a normal part of life. The chorus repeats the plea for the person not to go, expressing the singer's fatigue and inability to bear the longing and separation. They offer to give away their joys if it means the person would stay. The repetition emphasizes the desperation and the strong desire for the person to remain. The second verse describes the pain of separation and the hope that their love won't reverberate in the snow or remain stuck on the tracks like a sob. The following lines express the singer's plea through songs they've sung, with the memories rebelling against the possibility of the person leaving. Overall, the song is about holding onto love and not wanting to let go. It portrays a sense of desperation, longing, and fear of being left alone. The singer expresses their commitment and the importance of the other person staying by their side. The emotional lyrics and the beautiful melody make "Yanımda Kal" a heartfelt and touching tribute to love and loyalty.
