"Sen bir selvi dalısın, güzel" (You are like a cypress branch—meaning tall and graceful).
Experience the different versions and live performances of this classic track:
The song first gained significant popularity with his 1983 album Yalan . Ibrahim Tatlises Sarisinsin
The song is characterized by its driving percussion and traditional Turkish instruments, often accompanied by the powerful, emotive vocal delivery Tatlıses is famous for. It is frequently performed at weddings and celebrations across Turkey and the Middle East.
"Sarışınsın, sarışın, güzel" (You are blonde, blonde, beautiful). "Sen bir selvi dalısın, güzel" (You are like
The title translates to and the lyrics are a playful, adoring tribute to a beautiful woman. Key lines include:
While some sources attribute the lyrics to İbrahim Tatlıses himself and the music to Burhan Bayar , others credit it as an anonymous folk arrangement (Anonim). It is frequently performed at weddings and celebrations
Tatlıses re-recorded or included the song in several subsequent albums, including Dünü Ve Bugünü İle (1991) and Ben Aşk İçin Ölürüm (2000) . Lyrics and Meaning