An acoustic version of "Yelkovan" was released on November 3, 2022, highlighting the emotional weight of the vocals. Collaborative History

The "deli yelkovan" (crazy minute hand) represents a feeling of time standing still or moving erratically while one waits for a love that never returns.

The title "Yelkovan" refers to the of a clock. The song uses this as a central metaphor for the relentless, often painful passage of time.

Reviewers describe the mood as reflective, angst-ridden, and steeped in solitude. Musical Style

Zeki Güner and Yonca Lodi are long-time musical partners. Güner has written several major hits for Lodi in the past, including and "Düştüysek Kalkarız," which topped Turkish charts for weeks. "Yelkovan" marked the first time they officially performed a song together as a duet.

September 23, 2022, under the DMC (Doğan Müzik Yapım) label.

Although released in 2022, the song was reportedly held for 2.5 years due to the pandemic. Lyrical Theme & Meaning