The lyrics metaphorically compare a lover’s beauty to an "old shawl" that will be cast aside once the "snow falls on their hair" (aging).

Selami Şahin’s masterpiece is a cornerstone of Turkish Arabesque-Pop, famously released on his 1982 album Tapılacak Kadınsın . It is a soulful warning about the rarity of true devotion and the inevitable sting of regret. The Story Behind the Song

It warns that "faithless people" will eventually sell the beloved for "a worthless penny".