The phrase (Exile is very painful, I cannot endure it) is the central theme and opening refrain of a well-known Turkish folk song (türkü) performed by Emine Canan Başaran (often referred to simply as Emine Canan or Canan Başaran ).

: She frequently performs this piece in live settings, often accompanied by the bağlama (Turkish lute), which emphasizes the song's raw emotional power.

: The repetition of "Gurbetlik çok acı dayanamıyom" serves as a mournful cry that captures the "bitterness" of being an outsider. 2. Artist Profile: Emine Canan Başaran