"İnsan dertli olunca hiç bitmezmiş geceler" (When a person is in sorrow, the nights never seem to end).
The poet Orhan Veli Kanık wrote a famous poem titled "Bedava" , which lists things that are free (air, cloud, pain). It’s possible these two distinct cultural touchstones (Bergen’s sorrow and Veli’s "Free" irony) have been conflated. Summary of Findings Description Primary Source Д°nsan Dertli Olunca Bedava
The most direct reference is the song recorded by Bergen in her 1989 album Yıllar Affetmez . "İnsan dertli olunca hiç bitmezmiş geceler" (When a
If you intended to link "Bedava" (Free) to this sentiment, it likely refers to: Summary of Findings Description Primary Source The most
The lyrics describe a person who hides their pain ("ağlarken güldüğümü" — laughing while crying), suggesting that sorrow makes one a stranger even to themselves.
The song shifts from describing pain to asking for divine intervention, a common motif in Arabesque music which serves as a cathartic outlet for the listener.