The Weight of Walking Away: Exploring Şebnem Ferah’s "Aşktan Nasıl Gidilir"
The singer describes herself as the one burning, yet it is the whole city that catches fire, eventually raining "Istanbul’s ashes" down upon her. Why It Resonates Ећebnem FerahВ AЕџktan NasД±l Gidilir
While often associated with Ferah’s signature style, the song’s DNA is a collaborative masterpiece: The Weight of Walking Away: Exploring Şebnem Ferah’s
Written by the esteemed poet and writer Murathan Mungan . Music: Composed by Sunay Özgür . The Core Collaboration
The central question, "Yıllar öğretemedi bana aşktan nasıl gidilir" (Years couldn't teach me how to leave love), resonates with listeners who feel that despite the passage of time, the "heartache hasn't faded".
Şebnem Ferah’s rendition of (How to Leave Love) is more than just a song; it is a haunting exploration of heartbreak set against the sprawling, indifferent backdrop of Istanbul. Released on February 7, 2020, as part of the Murathan Mungan 2020 Model tribute album, the track brings together the poetic depth of Mungan and the powerhouse emotional delivery of Turkey's leading female rock voice. The Core Collaboration
