Ayten Alpman Ben Bг¶yleyim Mp3 May 2026

(translated as "This is Who I Am") is one of the most iconic songs by Ayten Alpman , a pioneering Turkish jazz and pop vocalist. Released in 1975 as a 45 rpm single, it has become a timeless anthem of self-acceptance and resilience in Turkish popular music history. Musical Composition and Origin

The song was arranged by Ümit Aksu and performed with the Süheyl Denizci Orchestra . Ayten Alpman Ben BГ¶yleyim Mp3

Despite these apologies, the narrator insists they cannot change their fundamental nature ( "Affedemem ben böyleyim" ). (translated as "This is Who I Am") is

Watch this lyric video to follow the original Turkish text and its defiant message: Despite these apologies, the narrator insists they cannot

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