"Yaşa Mustafa Kemal Paşa yaşa / Adın yazılacak mücevher taşa." (Long live Mustafa Kemal Pasha / Your name shall be engraved on a precious stone).
"İzmir'in dağlarında çiçekler açar / Altın güneş orda sırmalar saçar." (Flowers bloom in the mountains of İzmir / The golden sun scatters its gilding there). Haluk Levent Д°zmir MarЕџД±
The march celebrates the entry of the Turkish Army into İzmir in 1922, a turning point in the Turkish War of Independence. "Yaşa Mustafa Kemal Paşa yaşa / Adın yazılacak
While originally composed around 1923, Levent’s rock arrangement brought the anthem to a younger generation, often going viral during national holidays. 🎵 Lyrics and Structure
Haluk Levent dedicated his 2017 version to his grandfather, Süleyman Oğlu Diyap , and all the soldiers who fought for independence.
Some music historians note that the melody has roots in older tunes like the "Kafkasya Marşı" or "Erzurum Marşı," sharing similar musical motifs. 🎵 Lyrics and Structure