"March forward! March forward, Azerbaijani soldier! / Never turn back, Azerbaijani soldier!".
Cavanşir Quliyev composed the melody in 1992. While the lyrics share roots with the Ottoman-era "Alay marşı" by Rufat Bey (1820–1888), Quliyev’s version features an entirely original melodic structure and modern Azerbaijani arrangement. Esger Marsi Azerbaycan Esgeri Cavansir Quliyev
"The Motherland raised me and sent me to these lands / Calling me a sacrifice for this earth, she entrusted me to God". "March forward
The lyrics emphasize a mother’s blessing, sacrifice for the motherland, and the unwavering determination of the soldier. Cavanşir Quliyev composed the melody in 1992
"Let our pillow be the stone of the Motherland and our blanket be the snow".
Watch various performances of the march, including orchestral versions and vocal renditions: Esger marsi - Azerbaycan esgeri - Cavansir Quliyev Esger marsi - Azerbaycan esgeri - cavansir quliyev YouTube · naomiaze
Quliyev has noted that a soldier originally brought the lyrics to him, having heard them from his grandfather. Key Lyrics and Theme