The song "Yol" by Hi̇dra reflects on themes of pain, loss, and longing. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy and introspection. The protagonist of the song expresses their disappointment with their current circumstances. They long for rain to wash away their troubles and bring back the sun, metaphorically representing happiness and brighter days. They ask their loved one to describe their smiles instead of talking about the person they love, suggesting that the relationship may have ended on a sour note. The protagonist describes their relationship as a cursed fairytale they didn't want to end this way. Losing a great love is portrayed as being even more difficult than creating it. The protagonist then questions if it's their turn to speak and emphasizes the pain caused by their loved one's actions. The lyrics further capture the protagonist's emotional struggle and sleepless nights. Every sin is depicted as a sleep, making it impossible to wake up from the consequences. Despite potential hardships, the protagonist believes they can still be heard even if their voice is strained. They express their longing for the loved one's attention and reveal their willingness to believe in lies. The line "Sen olmadığın halde yüzünü karalamıştım kaç resimde" implies that the protagonist has tainted the image of their loved one in their mind, creating negative associations even when the person isn't around. This suggests that the protagonist is grappling with unresolved emotions and the pain of separation. The chorus reflects the confusion and frustration of not understanding what the protagonist is trying to communicate. The lyrics convey a sense of walking aimlessly with no clear path to follow. The protagonist realizes that no one but themselves truly understands their feelings. The song continues to delve into the protagonist's perspective on life, where they describe themselves as a guest leaning on the palaces of life's caravan. They believe that death has been overly dramatized, emphasizing that it is simply a breath. They express their frustration at not being heard by their loved one and feelings of coldness in their touch, even when the person was around. The protagonist expresses their despair, stating that their lack of a pen prevents them from bearing witness to their struggles. They describe themselves as someone who is drawn to darkness and ask others to move away from them and towards the light. Loneliness is portrayed as a companion to death, but the protagonist contrasts it with the immortality found in their grandmother's wooden-scented prayer stool. The lyrics express the protagonist's frustration that others label them as naive and unsophisticated, without truly understanding the depths of their experiences. They confess to creating multiple drawings of their loved one, even in their absence, suggesting that they still hold onto their image. The lyrics continue to explore themes of isolation and darkness. The protagonist describes their bed smelling of cigarettes, making it harder to fall asleep. They depict longing as a small feather carried by a longing man on their knees. The protagonist notes that their poems travel from the seas in the late afternoon, yet they continue to walk alone without a companion. The protagonist removes the curtains from their room in a desperate attempt to see the sun, but it still fails to rise. They state that darkness no longer suffocates their strange soul. The lyrics suggest that September, a month associated with endings and beginnings, may not hold any truth in any of the nine villages, symbolizing the protagonist's state of disillusionment. The song concludes by emphasizing the significance of the protagonist's pen, which creates a masterpiece despite being underestimated. The lyrics convey the idea that even in their sorrow and pain, the protagonist has the ability to create something beautiful. Overall, "Yol" is a poignant and reflective song that portrays the internal struggles and loneliness of the protagonist. It conveys a sense of longing for understanding, closure, and the search for meaning in life.
