"İçib Şərabi Hər Gecələr" (Drinking wine every night) is a melancholic phrase commonly found in Azerbaijani music and folk poetry, most famously featured in the song (Myself) by Nuri Sərinləndirici .
The lyrics describe a person struggling with loneliness and heartbreak, using wine as a metaphor for drowning their sorrows. Core Themes & Meaning Icib Serabi Her Geceler Oz Ozumu
The phrase "hər gecələr" (every night) emphasizes the repetitive, heavy nature of grief. The night represents the time when distractions fade and the narrator is forced to face their inner pain alone [1, 2]. "İçib Şərabi Hər Gecələr" (Drinking wine every night)
The recurring theme is a dialogue with oneself. The narrator isn't just drinking to forget; they are "drinking themselves" away, questioning their own life choices and emotional state [2, 3]. The night represents the time when distractions fade
The song is a staple in the "Azeri Pop" and "Meykhana" genres, often played at gatherings where "heavy" (dərdli) music is appreciated for its emotional depth. It captures a specific sense of melancholy —the feeling of being lost in one's own thoughts while the rest of the world is asleep [2, 4].
In the context of Azerbaijani meykhana or pop-folk traditions, drinking wine often symbolizes a deep, incurable soul-ache (dərd). It’s less about the act of drinking and more about the intoxication of sorrow [1, 3]. Popular Usage
