The lyrics "Ey başı duman qardaşım aman, gəl bacın gülsün" roughly translate to "Oh brother with a foggy head (grief-stricken), safety/mercy, let your sister smile".
The singer laments a "wounded brother," often focusing on the pain of a sister ("bacin gülsün" - may your sister smile) or a mother watching their "beloved brother" go to a premature grave.
It touches upon the sorrow of losing a protector, the "pride" and "stature" of a brother, and the unbearable grief of a family, with lyrics mentioning the "scent of the shirt" remaining, implying a sudden, violent loss.
The story behind (Aygun Qaradagli) popular Azerbaijani song "Qardaş" (Qardas, also known by the lyrics "Eşdi bir xəzan eylədi talan", "Qardaşım Amman", or "Yaralı Qardaş") is a profoundly emotional musical tribute to the loss of a brother, often used as a mərsiyyə (mournful lament) for fallen soldiers or young men.
The request for "Replay" likely refers to the emotional and popular nature of the 2021/2022 recordings (e.g., YouTube Qardas Video ), which have become anthems for mourning in Azerbaijan, particularly associated with soldiers lost in conflict.
The song's story revolves around the tragic theme of a young life cut short (represented by "autumn/fall" destroying a garden) and the devastating impact on the family.