The song "Doğu Türkistan" by Hi̇dra is about the tragic events that took place in Urumçi, the capital city of East Turkistan (also known as Xinjiang), and the persecution of the Uighur people by the Chinese government. The lyrics reflect on the suffering and injustices faced by the Uighur people in East Turkistan. The song asks the listener to pay attention to the cries for help and the atrocities being committed against the Uighur population. The lyrics mention the ignorance of the situation in Urumçi and the unrecorded fate of the Uighur girl who defied death. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the Uighur people as our fellow descendants. The song criticizes the blind eye turned by the world and the distorted perception of reality. It highlights the oppression, high taxes, and economic sanctions imposed on East Turkistan by foreign powers. It also raises questions about the prioritization of Arab nations with oil resources over the suffering of the Uighur people. The lyrics further describe the suppression of truth and the urgency of addressing the ongoing genocide. It compares the violence in East Turkistan to that in Palestine, pointing out the disregard for Turkish lives. It criticizes the assimilation efforts and racist tendencies of the Chinese government, sharing stories of mutilation and suffering endured by Uighur individuals. The increasing oppression is likened to a cloud of smoke over the skies of Turkistan. The song ends with a call to awareness, urging the listener not to ignore the violence and suffering faced by the Turkic people in East Turkistan. It emphasizes the importance of not compromising relationships with China and compromising the lives of the Uighur people. Finally, the lyrics briefly mention the past independence of East Turkistan and the pride they once had in their armed forces. The song expresses nostalgia for the days when East Turkistan had everything, including their own flag, anthem, currency, and military power.
