: According to historical accounts and oral tradition, Şekir Axa was a powerful local figure who came into conflict with Mîr Birahîmxan , the ruler of the Hakkari Emirate at the time.
The lyrics and melody commemorate the life and death of , a prominent and influential leader from the Şaxê (Çatak) district of Van. FД±rat BaЕџkale Ећekir Axa Hay Ећeng E
Fırat Başkale and other modern Kurdish musicians continue to perform this song to preserve the memory of the "Lion of the Valleys" (Şêrê Sor). The song serves as a dengbêj (storytelling) tradition piece, turning a historical political assassination into a timeless narrative of loss and tribal honor. Serdar Canan - Şekir Axa (Şeng) : According to historical accounts and oral tradition,
: Mentions of the deep valleys (Gelî) of Çatak (Şaxê) emphasize the rugged geography where these events unfolded and how the news of his death echoed through the mountains. The song serves as a dengbêj (storytelling) tradition
: "Şeng" often refers to something beautiful, lively, or a state of being "merry," which contrasts sharply with the tragic end of the leader.