The lyrics of "Memik Oğlan" are based on a poem titled (An Elegy for Memik), written by the celebrated Turkish poet Ülkü Tamer .
While it has appeared on many compilations, a definitive version is found on the album Bütüneserleri, Vol. 9 (Güneş Topla Benim İçin) , originally released in the mid-1980s. The Story and Meaning Zulfu Livaneli Memik Oglan Orijinal
The song is an "ağıt" (elegy), a traditional form of funeral lament used to mourn the dead. Memik Oğlan - Song by Zülfü Livaneli - Apple Music The lyrics of "Memik Oğlan" are based on