Hakkд± Bulut Ben Tг¶vbemi Geri Aldд±m Page
The protagonist laments being fooled by a "heartless" and "unfaithful" person who ruined their youth ("Vefasız bir kuluna kandım, zehir etti gençliğimi").
The song explores the intense psychological toll of being deceived by a loved one. The lyrics depict a protagonist who has tried to "repent" (give up drinking or despair) but finds it impossible due to the pain of betrayal. HakkД± Bulut Ben TГ¶vbemi Geri AldД±m
The title phrase "Ben tövbemi geri aldım, Tanrım sen bağışla beni" (I took back my repentance, God forgive me) reflects a desperate plea for forgiveness while admitting to a "relapse" into drinking or sorrow as a coping mechanism. The protagonist laments being fooled by a "heartless"
The song is a staple of Arabesque culture and has been covered and rearranged multiple times: The title phrase "Ben tövbemi geri aldım, Tanrım
(I Took Back My Repentance) is a seminal Turkish Arabesque song written and performed by Hakkı Bulut . Originally released in 1983 on an eponymous vinyl album by Türküola , it remains one of the most recognizable "damar" (deeply emotional) tracks in Turkish folk and Arabesque history. Musical & Album Profile Genre: Arabesque / Fantezi.