The song explores themes of longing and fate, with the central metaphor "Gül sevdik, dikeni kader" suggesting that while they loved the "rose" (beauty/love), the "thorn" (pain/hardship) was their destiny.

: Tatlıöz described the project's goal as producing "good music and good literature," resulting in a warm and intimate atmosphere reflected in the video's domestic, "around-the-table" setting. Lyrics and Composition

: Released in March 2021 for fans of the melodic arrangement.

Bahadır Tatlıöz & Selçuk Balcı - Gül Sevdik Dikeni Kader

: The song merges modern pop elements with traditional Black Sea instruments, featuring Selçuk Balcı on the kemençe and Selim Bölükbaşı on the tulum.