While the lyrics are famously associated with Turkish Arabesque icons like İbrahim Tatlıses , the version by Selamet Cevdet resonates deeply with the specific cultural history of the Ahıska Turks. The Story of the Song
In the context of the label and artists like Selamet, this song is part of a larger repertoire that includes:
Songs like "Ayazdır Geceler" serve to keep the Turkish dialect and stories of the Ahıska region alive for a diaspora spread across several countries.
The word "Selamet" acts as both the performer's name and a central theme—a prayer for a safe exit from darkness and a return to warmth or home.