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(meaning "They are afraid") is a seminal protest song by the legendary Turkish Anatolian rock artist Edip Akbayram . It is an adaptation of a powerful poem by the world-renowned Turkish poet Nâzım Hikmet . The Core Message: Fear vs. Hope

: They fear "laughing like biting into a firm apple" and "crying naked in the rain".

: They fear "the seed and the earth," "flowing water," and "remembering". edip_akbayram_korkuyorlar

: Akbayram was known for his socialist views and was frequently censored or banned from state media (like TRT) during Turkey's more restrictive political eras, particularly after the 1980 military coup.

: A notable line mentions "Robson," referring to the American singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson ("Robson, my black brother with pearl-white teeth"), framing the struggle for freedom as a global, multiracial effort. Key Lyrics (Translation) (meaning "They are afraid") is a seminal protest

: The song features lyrics by Nâzım Hikmet, a communist poet who spent much of his life in prison or exile, and music composed by Murat Kalaycıoğlu .

: Ultimately, the song declares they fear hope and the "dawn" (symbolizing a new beginning). Historical & Cultural Context Hope : They fear "laughing like biting into

The song is a defiant critique of oppressive forces that fear natural, human, and progressive elements. The lyrics highlight a paradox: those in power are terrified of the simplest forms of life and freedom: