Kara Toprak [English translation]

How did I hug so many things by deeming to get a real friend

My faithfull beloved is black soil

I wandered arround in vain, i got tired for empty things

My faithfull beloved is black soil

I stayed so connecting by so many beautiful ones

Neighter I saw any loyalty, nor found any use

I had got everything what i wanted from the soil of the earth

My faithfull beloved is black soil

It gave sheep, it gave lamb, it gave milk

ıt gave food, it gave bread, it gave meat

When I didnt hit it with a pickaxe ,allways it gave scanty less

My faithfull beloved is black soil

It let my generation from Adam come up to these days

It feeded me with every kind of fruits

ıt carried me on his top everyday

My faithfull beloved is black soil

I ripped up its belly with the pickaxe and the shovel

I tore its face with my hands and nails

It welcomed me anyway with the roses

My faithfull beloved is black soil

As i tortured, it used to smile at me

There is no lie in this, also everyone saw it

I gave one seed, it gave me four crops return

My faithfull beloved is black soil

If i look up in the air, i breath (i'll get the air)

If i look after the earth, i'll get the contentment of others

Where will i stay if i leave the earth

My faithfull beloved is black soil

If you have a wish ask it from God (pray)

Dont go away from the soil to get it

Generosity is given to the soil by God

My faithfull beloved is black soil

If you search for truth, here is a clear point

God is close to human, also human is close to God

The secret treasure of God is in the soil (under the ground)

My faithfull beloved is black soil

Soil is concealing all the imperfections we have

It's healing my wounds applying ointment

It is looking forward at me with open arms

My faithfull beloved is black soil

Whom ever shall learn this secret

S/he should leave an immortal work behind on the world

Comes a day so takes Veysel into the bosom

My faithfull beloved is black soil

• Artist:Âşık Veysel