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Written in 1921, during the darkest days of the Turkish War of Independence, the poem was penned by Mehmet Akif Ersoy. Unlike many anthems commissioned by states, Ersoy refused payment for the poem, declaring, "My nation’s honor is enough for me." The lyrics are a fierce rejection of defeat. Lines like "Korkma, sönmez bu şafaklarda yüzen al sancak" (Fear not, the crimson banner that floats at dawns will never fade) directly tie the fate of the flag to the will of the nation.

To appreciate the "fon müziği," one must first understand the source material. The (Independence March) is not merely a national anthem; it is a prophetic poem turned into a heroic march. istiklal+marsi+fon+muzigi+ve+dalgalanan+bayrak+top