"" is one of the most iconic songs by Turkish pop artist Levent Yüksel , released on January 10, 1996. It served as the standout hit from his second studio album, titled Levent Yüksel'in 2. CD'si . Key Details & Origins
: The melody of "Zalim" gained international fame, most notably being sampled in the 2009 global hit " Stereo Love " by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina.
: The Turkish lyrics were written by the legendary singer-songwriter Sezen Aksu .
: The song explores themes of unrequited love , deep devotion, and betrayal. The lyrics compare the feeling of love to a religious act and use references to the legendary character Mecnun to portray desperation and suffering.
: The music was composed by Azerbaijani musician Eldar Mansurov . It is based on his earlier melody titled " Bayatılar ".
