The song is a staple of Arabesque culture and has been covered and rearranged multiple times:
Ben Tövbemi Geri Aldım - Hakkı Bulut: Song Lyrics ... - Shazam 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 song is a staple of Arabesque culture
A famous line in the song asks, "Nasıl içmeyim?" (How can I not drink?), suggesting that without the anesthetic of alcohol, the pain of the heart cannot be halved. Popularity and Modern Presence Popularity and Modern Presence Both lyrics and music
Both lyrics and music were composed by Hakkı Bulut himself. Lyrical Meaning & Themes
Modern arrangement included in the Klasikler 2005 collection.
(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.