(Give Back) is a soulful, melancholic single by Turkish singer-songwriter Melike Şahin , released on February 7, 2020. Often described as a "modern Turkish Diva," Şahin blends Anatolian pop with an "Arabesque" vocal style that emphasizes raw emotion and resilience. Song Meaning and Lyrics
The lyrics describe a metaphorical "black water" (kara sular) that has come between two people, leaving the narrator's "sun" orphaned. Melike ЕћahinВ Geri Ver
The chorus repeats the phrase "Neşemi alıp gittin / Diyemem 'Geri ver'" (You took my joy and left / I can't say "Give it back"), followed by the more desperate "Geri gel, geri ver" (Come back, give it back). (Give Back) is a soulful, melancholic single by
Şahin uses metaphors like being unable to carry a heavy load alone on a desolate road without "warming hands" to guide her. Musical Style and Production
The music video, directed by , opted for a simple, emotion-focused aesthetic rather than a complex narrative.
(Give Back) is a soulful, melancholic single by Turkish singer-songwriter Melike Şahin , released on February 7, 2020. Often described as a "modern Turkish Diva," Şahin blends Anatolian pop with an "Arabesque" vocal style that emphasizes raw emotion and resilience. Song Meaning and Lyrics
The lyrics describe a metaphorical "black water" (kara sular) that has come between two people, leaving the narrator's "sun" orphaned.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Neşemi alıp gittin / Diyemem 'Geri ver'" (You took my joy and left / I can't say "Give it back"), followed by the more desperate "Geri gel, geri ver" (Come back, give it back).
The song was produced and arranged by Cihan Mürtezaoğlu , with music co-composed by Şahin and Canberk Ünsal .
Şahin uses metaphors like being unable to carry a heavy load alone on a desolate road without "warming hands" to guide her. Musical Style and Production
The music video, directed by , opted for a simple, emotion-focused aesthetic rather than a complex narrative.