Okyanus [English translation]

In front of me is a heavy door,

Behind it lies the ocean

I was born in water anyway,

I need to open the door

At that moment somebody arrives

Gets a hold of my ear

His eyes fixed on the keyhole

"Look," he says, "only through here"

"Let go," I say, "of that tiny image"

That small breeze isn't enough for us

How did you become so dull like that?

He says "no," grabbing my ankle

Now in front of me is a heavy door

Behind it lies the ocean

And someone keeps pulling my ankle

And I need to open the door

"Look," I say, "at the huge world"

We should get out there at once

At least stop pulling my ankle

I need to see and learn about everything!

A little forward, a little back, every step leads to the back of the door

Even if I'm to drown in the end, I need to swim in those waters

That tiny view that's seen from the keyhole

Might be enough for you, but I need to swim in those waters

I need to swim (there)!

Now in front of me a heavy door

Behind it lies the ocean

And someone keeps pulling my ankle

And I need to open the door

"Let go," I say, "of that tiny image"

That small breeze isn't enough for us

How did you become so dull like that?

He says "no," grabbing my ankle

A little forward, a little back, every step leads to the back of the door

Even if I'm to drown in the end, I need to swim in those waters

That small view that's seen from the keyhole

Might be enough, but I need to swim in those waters

I need to swim (there)!

• Artist:Şebnem Ferah
• Album:Can Kırıkları (2005)