Mabel Matiz Sarmasik Apr 2026

The Turkish word for love, aşk , shares a root with the Arabic word for ivy ( išq ), which "cleaves" to trees.

The song uses desert imagery (Kerbela) to contrast the difficulty of staying in a relationship versus leaving. 🎬 Music Video Symbolism Mabel Matiz Sarmasik

The video ends with a much smaller rug, symbolizing a grave or the solitude of death after a life of searching. 🎸 Musicians' Resources The Turkish word for love, aşk , shares

"Sarmaşık" is one of Mabel Matiz's most iconic tracks from his 2018 double album, . Co-written with Sıla Gençoğlu , the song blends modern synth-pop with traditional Anatolian vibes, exploring the "entangled" nature of love. 🌿 Themes & Meaning 🎸 Musicians' Resources "Sarmaşık" is one of Mabel

It begins with Mabel on a large rug, representing birth and the pure joy of existence.

As he moves to a throne, it symbolizes the search for fame and fortune, which ultimately fails to provide lasting happiness.

The title, which means serves as a metaphor for love that clings and consumes.