The lyrics and music are by Neşet Ertaş, a respected halk ozanı (folk bard).
A well-known fact is that Neşet Ertaş once refused to charge students for concerts, saying he wouldn't "set his eyes on the cigarette money in a young person's pocket". This spirit of accessibility is present in the widely shared digital remixes. The lyrics and music are by Neşet Ertaş,
Ferhat Özçelik’s "Remix Version Mix" gained popularity in 2020–2021, especially in the Turkish "Deep Turkish Web" and remix music scenes. The lyrics and music are by Neşet Ertaş,
It became a popular background track for TikTok videos, helping the classic lyrics reach a younger audience. The lyrics and music are by Neşet Ertaş,
The official remix and various "Bass Boosted" versions have millions of views.
