While the lyrics and music are often credited as (Anonymous), the song is most famously associated with the legendary "Emperor" of Turkish music, İbrahim Tatlıses .
is a classic Turkish folk-style song (Türkü) that has become an enduring staple of the "Arabesque" and folk music genres in Turkey. Origin and Performance
The track was notably produced by two giants of Turkish music, Orhan Gencebay and Arif SaÄŸ , which contributed to its high-quality blend of traditional folk instruments and emotive arrangements. Basima Vurdun Da Deli Ettin Beni
The lyrics describe the protagonist as someone "turned into a dry leaf" ( yaprağı kurumuş ) or "cast out to the mountaintops" ( dağbaşına saldın ), symbolizing isolation and the loss of youth.
İbrahim Tatlıses – Başıma Vurdun da Deli Ettin Beni Lyrics While the lyrics and music are often credited
It was featured on his iconic album Ayağında Kundura , released in the late 1970s (specifically 1978) under the Türküola Müzik label.
The song is characterized by its use of traditional instruments like the (Turkish lute). Tatlıses’ version infuses the raw emotion of Arabesque, a genre known for its dramatic vocals and themes of fate ( kader ). The lyrics describe the protagonist as someone "turned
The title translates to The lyrics follow the traditional themes of Turkish folk music: unrequited love, deep sorrow ( hasret ), and the psychological toll of a difficult relationship.