The lyrics are a dialogue of despair and maternal love. They depict a mother trapped in poverty and helplessness while her "lamb" (child) suffers. Key Lyric Snippet Kurêm nexweş bîrîndar e "My son is sick and wounded" Bîrîna wî pir xedar e "His wound is very severe" Dayîka feqîr tî û birçîye "The poor mother is thirsty and hungry" Were hekîmo çare çiye "Come, doctor, what is the remedy?"

While there are many versions, her collaboration with Özer Özel is particularly highlighted for its unique acoustic intimacy.

Experience the evocative power of this traditional Kurdish song through Gülseven Medar's performance: Lorî Lorî / Nenni Nenni - Gülseven Medar Güven Prodüksiyon YouTube• Sep 4, 2021