Sevdan olmasa [English translation]

If it weren't that heart of mine that's burning like hellfire

If it weren't for that longing in me that is like a storm

And if it weren't for that love of yours

That's rejuvenating

If it weren't for the hope in me that just won't run out

If it weren't for the endurance of Farhad that drilled through mountains1

And if it weren't for that love of yours

That's rejuvenating

If it weren't for this pain in my heart that won't seem to fade

If there weren't the trace of your gaze in my eyes

And if it weren't for that love of yours

That's rejuvenating

Oh, this life would be unbearable

Oh, this life would be unbearable

If it weren't for you, my love

Oh, this suffering would be unbearable

1. Farhad is a major character from the Persian love epic Khosrow and Shirin