
Turkish
1869 – 1944
I am a Turk; My religion and my race are great;
Sinem, my essence is full of fire.
A human being is a servant of his country.
A Turkish child does not stay at home, I will go.
I will not have Muhammad’s book removed;
I won’t let Osmancık’s flag be removed;
I do not let my enemy attack my country.
If the house of God does not fall into ruin, I will leave.
These lands are the home of my ancestors;
My home, my village are always in this place;
Here is the homeland, here is the lap of God.
Your fatherland is your homeland, my son will not spoil it, I will leave.
My God is my witness, I will keep my word;
The love of my nation is within me;
I have nothing but my homeland in my eyes.
My beloved bed does not have enemies, I will leave.
I wipe my tears with a white shirt;
I sharpen my knife with a black stone;
I wish greatness for my country.
There will be no one left in this world, I will leave.