The Weight of Walking Away: Exploring Şebnem Ferah’s "Aşktan Nasıl Gidilir"
The song uses the metaphor of a city that "gives no passage" to describe the paralysis of post-breakup grief. Key themes include: Ећebnem FerahВ AЕџktan NasД±l Gidilir
A collective effort by Şebnem Ferah, Kerem Özyeğen, and Tarkan Gözübüyük, ensuring the track carries the weight of a classic rock anthem. Lyrical Themes: Istanbul as a Mirror The Weight of Walking Away: Exploring Şebnem Ferah’s
Written by the esteemed poet and writer Murathan Mungan . Music: Composed by Sunay Özgür . Music: Composed by Sunay Özgür
Lyrics like "Hiçbir yere çıkmıyor İstanbul sokakları" (Istanbul's streets lead nowhere) reflect the feeling of being trapped in a loop of memories during "long walks" and "separation mornings".
Şebnem Ferah’s rendition of (How to Leave Love) is more than just a song; it is a haunting exploration of heartbreak set against the sprawling, indifferent backdrop of Istanbul. Released on February 7, 2020, as part of the Murathan Mungan 2020 Model tribute album, the track brings together the poetic depth of Mungan and the powerhouse emotional delivery of Turkey's leading female rock voice. The Core Collaboration
The singer describes herself as the one burning, yet it is the whole city that catches fire, eventually raining "Istanbul’s ashes" down upon her. Why It Resonates