İstanbul [English translation]

We have a common past, and perpetually open wounds

Overly glossed memories you keep reminding yourself

Men above 30 that stumble upon me everywhere

Stares that expect something, saying "I had always loved you"

All over you is defeated to gravity

And has always resonated nicely your name, your name

There's only one number that remains on your phone

One bite for everyone

Istanbul has imprisoned you, recorded you on an old tape

Hundreds and thousands of people, oh god, has always sung this song

Istanbul has lost you, drugged and fucked you up

Your skin stretched like a snare, oh god, who has made it moan?

If you tell me "I need you" I can come over anytime

If you once give yourself up, then I can really love you

Once you've seen my love, it doesn't matter that you're defeated

If you don't love yourself, no one ever really forgives you

All over you is defeated to gravity

And has always resonated nicely your name, your name

There's only one number that remains on your phone

One bite for everyone

Istanbul has imprisoned you, recorded you on an old tape

Hundreds and thousands of people, oh god, has always sung this song

Istanbul has lost you, drugged and fucked you up

Your skin stretched like a snare, oh god, who has made it moan?

• Artist:Pamela Spence