As I stand at the edge of the Bosphorus' night The city's siren song begins to lose its light The last call echoes, a final goodbye A whispered promise to return, before I say goodbye
So I'll hold on to the essence of this place The vibrant rhythms, the flavors, the smiling face Of a city that has stolen my heart, and made it stay In Istanbul, where East meets West, I'll find my way
The call to prayer, a melancholy sigh Echoes across the rooftops, as I say goodbye The Blue Mosque's six minarets, a majestic sight Will watch over Istanbul, through the dark of night
In the city's final glance, I see A reflection of the love that's been set free The memories we've made, the laughter and the tears Will stay with me, until I return, through all the years
But now, the airport's fluorescent lights Beckon me to leave, to take flight The city's magic, a lingering spell As I depart, I know I'll return, and all will be well
In the Grand Bazaar's labyrinthine heart I've lost myself, and found a brand new start The scent of cardamom and rosewater fills The alleys of memories, where love and longing build
As I stand at the edge of the Bosphorus' night The city's siren song begins to lose its light The last call echoes, a final goodbye A whispered promise to return, before I say goodbye
So I'll hold on to the essence of this place The vibrant rhythms, the flavors, the smiling face Of a city that has stolen my heart, and made it stay In Istanbul, where East meets West, I'll find my way
The call to prayer, a melancholy sigh Echoes across the rooftops, as I say goodbye The Blue Mosque's six minarets, a majestic sight Will watch over Istanbul, through the dark of night
In the city's final glance, I see A reflection of the love that's been set free The memories we've made, the laughter and the tears Will stay with me, until I return, through all the years
But now, the airport's fluorescent lights Beckon me to leave, to take flight The city's magic, a lingering spell As I depart, I know I'll return, and all will be well
In the Grand Bazaar's labyrinthine heart I've lost myself, and found a brand new start The scent of cardamom and rosewater fills The alleys of memories, where love and longing build