The track is a Turkish arrangement (cover) of the 1967 song by the famous Mexican composer Armando Manzanero . The Turkish version features: Lyricist: Ümit Aksu, who wrote the Turkish lyrics.
The chorus, "İster vur ister okşa / İster tut ister yolla" (Whether you strike or caress / Whether you hold or let go), emphasizes a refusal to be forced into a different version of oneself for the sake of a relationship. Notable Releases and Legacy
Featured on the full-length album titled Ben Böyleyim .
It blends elements of Jazz, Pop, and Ballad, characteristic of the "Aranjman" era in Turkey where foreign melodies were adapted with Turkish lyrics. Lyrical Themes and Meaning
While originally a 1975 single , "Ben Böyleyim" has appeared on several major compilations and albums:
The song was arranged by Ümit Aksu and performed with the Süheyl Denizci Orchestra .
The track is a Turkish arrangement (cover) of the 1967 song by the famous Mexican composer Armando Manzanero . The Turkish version features: Lyricist: Ümit Aksu, who wrote the Turkish lyrics.
The chorus, "İster vur ister okşa / İster tut ister yolla" (Whether you strike or caress / Whether you hold or let go), emphasizes a refusal to be forced into a different version of oneself for the sake of a relationship. Notable Releases and Legacy
Featured on the full-length album titled Ben Böyleyim .
It blends elements of Jazz, Pop, and Ballad, characteristic of the "Aranjman" era in Turkey where foreign melodies were adapted with Turkish lyrics. Lyrical Themes and Meaning
While originally a 1975 single , "Ben Böyleyim" has appeared on several major compilations and albums:
The song was arranged by Ümit Aksu and performed with the Süheyl Denizci Orchestra .