Timeless City:Stambol I am listening to Istanbul with my eyes closed First a breeze is blowing And leaves swaying Slowly on the trees; Far, far away the bells of the Water carriers ringing, I am listening to Istanbul with my eyes closed. I am listening to Istanbul with my eyes closed A bird is passing by, Birds are passing by, screaming, screaming, Fishnets being withdrawn in fishing weirs, A woman's toe dabbling in water, I am listening to Istanbul with my eyes closed..