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PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California. |
Sallasana Mendilini
(Wave Your Handkerchief)
This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Turkish folk song "Sallasana Mendilini". Also included are the Turkish lyrics so you can sing along if you like.
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Sung by John Bilezikjian |
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Sung by Brothers of the Baladi |
Lyrics
Turkish Lyrics |
English Translation |
| Bir dalda iki kiraz | On one branch, two cherries |
| Biri al biri beyaz | One is red, one is white |
| Eğer beni seversen | If you love me |
| mektubunu sıkça yaz | write your letter quickly |
| Sallasana sallasana mendilini | Wave it, wave it, your handkerchief |
| Aksam oldu göndersene sevdiğimi | Night comes, give me my love |
| Aksam oldu göndersene sevdiğimi | Night comes, give me my love |
| Bir dalda iki ceviz | On one branch, two walnuts |
| aramız derya deniz | Between us, rivers and seas |
| Sen orada ben burada | You there, and me here |
| ne bet kaldı ne beniz | Nothing is left, worry or color |
| Sallasana sallasana mendilini | Wave it, wave it, your handkerchief |
| Aksam oldu göndersene sevdiğimi | Night comes, give me my love |
Where to Get Recordings of this Song
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Artist: John Bilezikjian Dantz Records - John Bilezikjian Telephone: (+1) (949) 581-5664 Web Site: www.dantzrecords.com |
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Artist: Brothers of the Baladi Amazon Store: |
About the Translator
This translation was created by Eva, a half Turkish, half Persian Oriental dancer and teacher living in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. She loves classical Egyptian, Turkish Rroma and Persian Dance. She is also known as Aasiyah on Bhuz.com and can be reached at belly_dancer@rogers.com. Eva is available to do custom song translations from either Turkish or Farsi (Persian) to English. Contact her for current fee schedules. Click on the photo of Eva to the right to see it in more detail. |
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