: Each night, Tamara would guide him to the island using a lantern as he swam across the lake.
: As he drowned, his last cry was " Ah, Tamara! "—giving the island its name. Song Themes & Meaning YГјcel Arzen Ah Tamara Mp3
is a hauntingly poetic song by Turkish musician and composer Yücel Arzen , originally released in 2003 on the album Belki . The Legend of Akdamar : Each night, Tamara would guide him to
: Her father, discovering the secret, smashed the lantern to mislead the youth. Song Themes & Meaning is a hauntingly poetic
: Arzen is known for his work in film and theatre; this song often feels like a dramatic monologue from a State Theatre production .
Arzen’s lyrics blend folklore with themes of and forbidden love .
: He references Tamara's "excommunication" (afaroz) and his own "turning away" from a sheikh.