(English: "Great Father, we are in your footsteps") is a popular Turkish patriotic march and slogan dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk , the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Anthem and Lyrics
: "Mustafa Kemal özgürlük demek / En güzel şarkıdır dudaklarda" (Mustafa Kemal means freedom / It is the most beautiful song on lips). izindeyiz_yuce_atam
The lyrics express eternal loyalty to Atatürk's principles: (English: "Great Father, we are in your footsteps")
The march, also known as "Mustafa Kemal Özgürlük Demek" (Mustafa Kemal Means Freedom), was written and composed by . It is widely performed during national holidays like Republic Day (October 29) and National Sovereignty and Children's Day (April 23). It is widely performed during national holidays like
The phrase is deeply embedded in Turkish civic life and serves as a collective oath of the Turkish people to protect the secular and democratic foundations of the state. atam izindeyiz - Turkish English Dictionary - Tureng
: "İzindeyiz yüce Atam / Seninle güldü bu güzel vatan" (We follow your footsteps, great Atam / This beautiful motherland smiled with you).
: The song emphasizes that his principles will live on as a "promise of honor" ( şeref sözü ) from the Turkish youth. Cultural and Educational Significance