The chorus emphasizes that only then— o zaman —would the other person truly understand how much suffering and "emptiness" (the feeling of "you-less-ness") actually hurts.
It explores the fear of loneliness at night and the feeling of being abandoned by everyone when you are truly broken-hearted. Sevda Yahyayeva — O Zaman
The 2008 version features the signature dramatic production of mid-2000s Azeri pop, focusing on Yahyayeva’s emotive vocal range. The chorus emphasizes that only then— o zaman
The 2024 single polishes the sound for a modern audience while keeping the nostalgic core that made it a hit. Lyrical Themes: The Weight of Absence Sevda Yahyayeva — O Zaman
The lyrics of "O Zaman" (which translates to "At That Time" or "Then") dive deep into the pain of unrequited or lost love.