Bir Sarkisin Sen Omur Boyu Surecek. Apr 2026

The core metaphor describes love as a "lifelong song" that will never fade from the lips.

(A Song You Are), more formally known as "Samanyolu" (Milky Way), is one of the most iconic love songs in the history of Turkish pop and art music. Originally released in 1967, its timeless refrain—"Bir şarkısın sen ömür boyu sürecek" (You are a song that will last a lifetime)—has made it a staple of Turkish culture for decades. Origin and Background Bir Sarkisin Sen Omur Boyu Surecek.

The song is written in the Acem Kürdi makam (a melodic mode in Turkish music) and follows a Semai rhythm. The core metaphor describes love as a "lifelong