Sonses laments the time lost and the permanent change in his character caused by heartbreak.
The track blends Turkish Pop with strong Arabesque influences, a signature style for Sonses that emphasizes emotional vocal delivery and minor-key melodies. Bilal Sonses Ben Eski Ben
The lyrics detail a struggle with a past lover’s lies ("Yok inanmam yalanlarına") and the realization that the relationship was not what it seemed. Sonses laments the time lost and the permanent
Released during the early peak of his career, "Ben Eski Ben Değilim" helped solidify Sonses as a leading figure in the "YouTube-born" generation of Turkish artists. Bilal Sonses Ben Eski Ben