: Born in Rize, Birben spent his childhood in the mountains before moving to Istanbul for musical training.
: His early career was deeply influenced by his collaboration with the late Kazım Koyuncu , another legendary figure in Black Sea rock and folk. The Artist: Gökhan Birben Gokhan Birben Tulum Eldurur Beni
The song centers on the , a traditional bagpipe instrument synonymous with the highland culture ( yayla ) of the eastern Black Sea region. : Born in Rize, Birben spent his childhood
: Birben often performs in Homshetsi (Hemşince) and Laz , languages native to his region, making his work vital for linguistic preservation. : Birben often performs in Homshetsi (Hemşince) and
: In the context of the lyrics, the "killing" or "destroying" refers to the overwhelming sense of longing ( gurbet ) and heartbreak that the tulum’s high-pitched, wailing sound evokes.