"Sürgünlere yolladılar sabah dörtte yağmurlarla" (They sent [me] to exile at four in the morning with the rains)
The "Siz Yanmayın (Sürgün)" Drill mix is a modern, high-tempo reimagining of Ahmet Kaya’s classic song about exile and social struggle. This version blends Kaya’s soulful, melancholic vocals with the heavy basslines and sharp percussion characteristic of the drill genre. Core Lyrics & Meaning Ahmet Kaya Siz Yanmayin Surgun Drill
The drill version gained significant popularity on platforms like and YouTube as part of a trend of "Turkish Drill Mixes". "Ben yandım, siz yanmayın Allah aşkına" (I burned,
"Ben yandım, siz yanmayın Allah aşkına" (I burned, for God's sake, don't you burn) siz yanmayın Allah aşkına" (I burned
You can find various versions by searching for Ahmet Kaya Drill Mix on YouTube or exploring trending sounds on the TikTok Discovery page. Key Lyric Highlights (Turkish)
Kaya expresses deep sorrow over being misunderstood and sent into exile.
The song is a poignant reflection on the artist's personal and political hardships.