Hakkд± Bulut Ben Tг¶vbemi Geri Aldд±m -

(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.

Both lyrics and music were composed by Hakkı Bulut himself. Lyrical Meaning & Themes HakkД± Bulut Ben TГ¶vbemi Geri AldД±m

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. (I Took Back My Repentance) is a seminal

Modern arrangement included in the Klasikler 2005 collection. Both lyrics and music were composed by Hakkı Bulut himself

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

The protagonist laments being fooled by a "heartless" and "unfaithful" person who ruined their youth ("Vefasız bir kuluna kandım, zehir etti gençliğimi").

The song is a staple of Arabesque culture and has been covered and rearranged multiple times: