: It is classified as an anonymous (anonim) folk song, meaning it belongs to the collective memory of the people.
The (Tokat Team) is a folk dance group dedicated to preserving these regional traditions. Niksarin Fidanlari Tokat Ekibi
: While the beat is often upbeat, the lyrics touch on the "yellowing of the face" (a metaphor for illness or sadness) caused by crying for a loved one, demonstrating the complex emotional range typical of Anatolian folk music. Performance by the Tokat Ekibi : It is classified as an anonymous (anonim)
: It was famously compiled and transcribed by the legendary Turkish folklorist Muzaffer Sarısözen , who sourced the piece from Hüseyin Arsal . Performance by the Tokat Ekibi : It was
: The opening line, "Kalenin bedenleri" (The castle's walls), likely refers to the historic Niksar Castle , one of the largest in Turkey, grounding the song in the physical landscape of the town.