Gokhan Sen Talihin Elinde Oyuncak Oldum Cumbus Havalari Info

While the original is a slow, soulful classic, Gökhan Şen’s interpretation is a high-energy Oyun Havası (dance air), often performed with cümbüş and clarinet. Song Lyrics

"" is a classic Turkish Art Music ( Türk Sanat Müziği ) piece originally composed by Arif Sami Toker in the Hüzzam makam. The specific version by Gökhan Şen features the cümbüş (a stringed instrument common in Turkish folk and Roman music) and is performed in the upbeat style of Cümbüş Havaları or Oyun Havaları (dance tunes) . Musical Profile Composer: Arif Sami Toker . Makam (Mode): Hüzzam. Gokhan Sen Talihin Elinde Oyuncak Oldum Cumbus Havalari

The song has been covered by legendary Turkish vocalists, including: Zeki Müren Emel Sayın Gönül Yazar Nesrin Sipahi Talihin Elinde Oyuncak Oldum - Gönül Yazar - Spotify While the original is a slow, soulful classic,

The lyrics tell a story of someone feeling manipulated by fate and suffering from a broken heart. English Translation Talihin elinde oyuncak oldum I became a toy in the hands of fate Kader böyle imiş, buymuş alın yazım Such was destiny, this was my fate Zalim elinden sarardım soldum I withered and faded at the hands of the cruel Şimdi gönlüm kırık, yaralı kuşum Now my heart is broken, I am a wounded bird Ömrümde gülmedim, yanarım inan buna I haven't laughed in my life, believe me, I burn for it İsterim artık kader gülsün bana I want fate to smile upon me now Gençliğim geçti yazık, ıstıraplar içinde My youth passed, alas, in suffering Acaba bir gün gülecek miyim? I wonder if I will ever smile one day? Notable Performers Musical Profile Composer: Arif Sami Toker