Şebnem Ferah’s rendition of (How to Leave Love) is more than just a song; it is a haunting exploration of heartbreak set against the sprawling, indifferent backdrop of Istanbul. Released on February 7, 2020, as part of the Murathan Mungan 2020 Model tribute album, the track brings together the poetic depth of Mungan and the powerhouse emotional delivery of Turkey's leading female rock voice. The Core Collaboration
A collective effort by Şebnem Ferah, Kerem Özyeğen, and Tarkan Gözübüyük, ensuring the track carries the weight of a classic rock anthem. Lyrical Themes: Istanbul as a Mirror Ећebnem FerahВ AЕџktan NasД±l Gidilir
Written by the esteemed poet and writer Murathan Mungan . Music: Composed by Sunay Özgür . Şebnem Ferah’s rendition of (How to Leave Love)
The singer describes herself as the one burning, yet it is the whole city that catches fire, eventually raining "Istanbul’s ashes" down upon her. Why It Resonates Lyrical Themes: Istanbul as a Mirror Written by
While often associated with Ferah’s signature style, the song’s DNA is a collaborative masterpiece: