Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the evocative world of "Allies" by Mahmut Orhan and Drumstone, a song that beautifully blends electronic beats with profound Turkish dialogue. While the title is "Allies," the prominent Turkish word "Arkadaşlar" (meaning 'friends') is a central lyric, offering a poignant message about companionship and humanity. Through this track, you can explore the richness of Turkish emotional expression and the cultural significance of respect for all beings. The song's unique sampling and heartfelt message make it a special piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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arkadaş /arkaˈdaʃ/ A1 |
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serseri /serˈseri/ B1 |
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bağlanmak /baɣlanˈmak/ A2 |
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kaldırım /kalˈdɯrɯm/ A2 |
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dost /dost/ A1 |
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kimsesiz /kimsеˈsiz/ B1 |
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af /af/ A2 |
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hakaret /hаˈkarɛt/ B2 |
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özür /œˈzɯr/ A2 |
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köpek /kœˈpek/ A1 |
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selam /seˈlam/ A1 |
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adam /аˈdam/ A1 |
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olan /oˈlan/ A2 |
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bırakmak /bɯˈrаkmak/ A2 |
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kurtarmak /kurtarˈmak/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Gidecek yerim yok arkadaş
➔ Future tense with the suffix -cek and existential negation yok
➔ The verb "gidecek" shows future meaning, while "yok" means "there is not".
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İkimiz de serseriyiz
➔ Particle de for inclusion and copular "-yiz" for first‑person plural
➔ "de" adds the meaning of "both", and "-yiz" is the present copula for "we are".
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İstediği yere giden, kimseye bağlanmayan demek
➔ Relative clauses using the participial suffixes -en / -an
➔ "giden" and "bağlanmayan" are participial forms that function as relative clauses meaning "who goes" and "who does not attach".
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Artık ben serseri bile değilim
➔ Particle bile for emphasis and negative copula "değilim"
➔ "bile" adds emphasis like "even", and "değilim" means "I am not".
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Çünkü birine bağlandım
➔ Causal conjunction "çünkü" followed by a past tense verb
➔ "çünkü" means "because", introducing the reason for the previous statement.
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Öyle dost olduk ki ne o beni bırakır, ne de ben onu
➔ Result clause with "ki" and double negative "ne... ne de"
➔ "ki" introduces a consequence, and "ne... ne de" means "neither... nor".
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Af dile ulan benim arkadaşımdan
➔ Imperative mood with the verb "dile" and vocative particle "ulan"
➔ "dile" is the imperative of "dilemek" (to say), and "ulan" adds a colloquial address like "hey".
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Bir daha yaparsam gözüm kör olsun
➔ Conditional clause with "-sam" and optative "olsun"
➔ "yaparsam" means "if I do" (conditional), and "olsun" expresses a wish, literally "let it be".
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