YA PARA YA CANIN Lyrics – Şehinşah, Anıl Piyancı

YA PARA YA CANIN Lyrics Meaning

[Giriş]
Duman is featured on the track, setting the tone.

[Nakarat]
In the chorus, the line “Ya para ya canın” repeats, which translates to “Either money or your life.” This phrase highlights the pressure of having to choose between survival or the pursuit of wealth. It’s an intense declaration, stressing the tough decisions one faces in a world that seems to value money over everything else, even life itself. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes how this conflict plays out in the minds of the artists and is central to the song’s message.

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Şehinşah expresses his frustration and exhaustion with the world around him. He’s tired of everything staying the same and wonders if things would change if he broke down or lost his sanity. There’s a sense of disillusionment as he talks about his struggle to understand the system. Despite making progress, he feels misunderstood and underappreciated. He mentions his journey, climbing the steps of success while leaving behind fake people who pretend to support him. Şehinşah reveals his internal conflict, comparing his former self to his current state, feeling as if his past self has been lost. The verse also criticizes people who look up to false ideals, like vanity and greed. He reflects on the futility of chasing immortality, even imagining that if he could die and come back, he’d do it over and over again to escape the pressure. He also talks about how superficial and fake the people around him are, with everyone just trying to maintain appearances. He ends by emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself, warning against changing for the wrong reasons and advising to avoid falling into the trap of fake success and recognition.

[Nakarat]
The chorus repeats again, focusing on the same central theme: the choice between money or life. It echoes the idea that, in this world, everything comes down to materialism. The question “Ya para ya canın?” reflects the struggle to decide which one is more important – your wealth or your well-being. The repetition of this phrase highlights the song’s relentless energy and the deep conflict felt by the artists. It’s a reminder that these tough choices come up constantly in the lives of those trying to navigate a harsh world.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, Hidra shifts focus to the illusion of control and the superficiality of society. He refers to the “night sun” on someone’s skin, suggesting a sense of false brightness or glory. He mocks people who boast about their well-being, claiming everything’s fine, but they are caught up in shallow desires. The verse also touches on the idea of people who are part of the game but don’t understand the cost, thinking that just paying the price is enough. Hidra critiques the pursuit of power, fame, and wealth, highlighting how fake and shallow the system really is. He points out the emptiness of consumerism, from flashy accessories to hollow expressions of success, making it clear that all of this ultimately leads nowhere. He even refers to “blowing the horn” for someone’s death, using dark imagery to illustrate how twisted the world has become in the chase for power.

[Nakarat]
The chorus is repeated once more, keeping the central theme intact. It continues to stress the difficult choice of whether one will prioritize money or life. The repeated “Ya para ya canın” line serves as a constant reminder of how the pressures of society force individuals to make tough decisions, with the implication that the choice is never easy. Despite the repetition, the urgency in the voice of the artists emphasizes just how deeply these struggles are felt, as if this question is the core dilemma of the modern world.