Feelings of loneliness when living in a foreign place or a different city (like the rural-to-urban migration common in Turkey during that era).

A metaphorical "gurbet" representing separation from a loved one. Listening Guide ‎Gurbet - Song by Küçük Tülay - Apple Music

"Gurbet" is a poignant track by the Turkish singer , originally released in 1989 on the album E-5 Karayolu Her Yol Ankara . The song belongs to the Arabesk and Folk genres, which were highly popular in Turkey during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Artist Overview: Küçük Tülay

Küçük Tülay was one of several "child stars" ( çocuk arabeskçiler ) in the Turkish music industry during the 1980s. These artists were known for performing emotionally heavy Arabesk music, often dealing with themes of separation, pain, and longing.

In Turkish culture, the word refers to a state of being away from home, often implying a sense of longing ( hasret ) for one’s homeland or family. In the context of her music, it typically signifies:

Primarily active from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s.

Her work typically blends traditional Turkish instruments with the melodramatic vocal style characteristic of Arabesk. The Meaning of "Gurbet"