The "wine" ( mey ) and "cupbearer" ( sâki ) are metaphors for spiritual ecstasy and the source of divine truth.
While Cumali Özkaya is highly regarded for his soulful rendition, this masterpiece has been performed by various legendary artists: The "wine" ( mey ) and "cupbearer" (
A seminal interpretation in the Elazığ/Şanlıurfa folk tradition. The "wine" ( mey ) and "cupbearer" (
Written by Muhammad Fuzûlî (1483–1556), a master of Ottoman and Azerbaijani literature. The "wine" ( mey ) and "cupbearer" (
The final couplet questions why the lover laments if they are truly content with the "calamity of love" ( belâ-yı aşk ). 4. Notable Interpretations