(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
Despite these apologies, the narrator insists they cannot change their fundamental nature ( "Affedemem ben böyleyim" ).
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 Ayten Alpman Ben BГ¶yleyim Mp3
The song was arranged by Ümit Aksu and performed with the Süheyl Denizci Orchestra .
The song remains popular today and has been reinterpreted by numerous artists, including a notable rock version by the band Athena in 2023. (translated as "This is Who I Am") is
The track is a Turkish arrangement (cover) of the 1967 song by the famous Mexican composer Armando Manzanero . The Turkish version features: Lyricist: Ümit Aksu, who wrote the Turkish lyrics.
While originally a 1975 single , "Ben Böyleyim" has appeared on several major compilations and albums: The chorus, "İster vur ister okşa / İster
Ayten Alpman - Ben Böyleyim (Lyric) / Eski 45'likler #adamüzik