Ley - Zuleyha Leylim

The lyrics are based on a poem found within the short story , written by the renowned Turkish novelist and journalist Sabahattin Ali in 1937.

: The verses "Leylim Ley" appear in this story as a folk-style poem about a soul drifting like a "dry leaf torn from a branch". The Musical Birth Zuleyha Leylim Ley

Altin Gün Return With New Single "Leylim Ley" - ATO Records The lyrics are based on a poem found

The story of "Leylim Ley" is a profound tale of exile, unrequited love, and political tragedy . While famously performed by (often known simply as Züleyha) in Persian and Turkish, the song's origins trace back to a 1937 short story and the life of one of Turkey's most influential writers. The Literary Origins Zuleyha Leylim Ley