Turkish Songs

Welcome to Turkish Lyrics

Turkish music is full of passion, drama, and deep emotion. From the heartfelt cries of arabesque to catchy pop hooks, powerful rap verses, and timeless folk stories, these lyrics speak straight to the soul. Whether you’re Turkish, learning the language, reminiscing about old hits, or discovering new favorites, our collection has thousands of songs — classics that never fade and fresh tracks that keep the scene alive.

Browse by genre, artist, or mood to find the words that hit you hardest.

Top Genres & Artists (Timeless Favorites)

Turkish music blends tradition with modern vibes. Here’s what people always come back to:

• Pop – Catchy, romantic, and massive across generations. Tarkan (the “Prince of Pop” — tracks like “Şımarık” and “Kuzu Kuzu” are eternal), Sezen Aksu (the “Queen of Turkish Pop” — she wrote half the hits everyone knows), Sertab Erener (powerful voice and Eurovision legend), Hande Yener, Hadise, Murat Boz, Gülşen.
• Arabesque / Emotional Ballads – Deep, dramatic, working-class stories of pain and longing. Müslüm Gürses (Müslüm Baba — voice of the people), İbrahim Tatlıses (İbo — king of the genre), Orhan Gencebay, Ferdi Tayfur. These songs still get played everywhere.
• Rap / Hip-Hop – Raw, street-smart, and exploding in recent years. Ceza (pioneer with fast flows), Sagopa Kajmer (introspective and poetic), Ezhel, Ben Fero, and newer names like BLOK3 or Semicenk that keep the energy high.
• Rock / Alternative – Edgy and anthemic. Barış Manço (legend who mixed folk with rock), Teoman (emotional rock ballads), Şebnem Ferah (powerful female rock voice), Mor ve Ötesi, Duman.
• Folk / Traditional – Roots music with beautiful melodies. Neşet Ertaş (master of bozlak), Ahmet Kaya (emotional and socially conscious), Zeki Müren (classical Turkish music icon).

Other strong scenes we always keep stocked: Turkish classical, indie/alternative fusions, and nostalgic 90s/2000s pop that never goes out of style.

Turkish pop exploded globally in the 90s and 2000s (Tarkan sold millions worldwide), while arabesque became the voice of everyday people. Today, local music dominates streaming in Turkey — rap and pop keep pushing boundaries, but the legends like Sezen Aksu and Müslüm Gürses still rack up massive plays year after year.

If you’re new, start with our “Most Iconic Turkish Songs” or “Best Lyrics for Learning Turkish” sections. Got a favorite chorus? Share it in the comments or help add more romanizations/translations.