: True to Teoman's signature style, the song evokes a sense of "living while dead," a sentiment echoed in the heavy-hitting line, "Yaşamadan öldüm" (I died without having lived). Visual and Musical Impact
: The song is a mainstay in his live sets, with recent Live Versions released in 2023 continuing to garner millions of views.
: The music video reflects Teoman’s long-standing cinematic influence, featuring moody, high-contrast visuals that have become a staple of Turkish rock culture.
: The recurring refrain, "N'apim tabiatım böyle" (What can I do, my nature is like this), acts as a shoulder-shrug to society's expectations, acknowledging a soul that "burns like a cigarette" and inevitably turns to ash.
: The lyrics describe a narrator who opens bottles, runs toward alcohol, and asks "difficult questions" while searching for a reason to live in a world that feels empty.
Released on March 16, 2015, (What Can I Do, My Nature is Like This) stands as one of the most defining tracks of Teoman’s later career. The official video, which has amassed over 53 million views on YouTube , captures the essence of his "urban poet" persona—a blend of bohemian melancholy, self-destructive honesty, and a relentless search for meaning in a "hollow world". The Song's Core Themes
The track is a mid-tempo rock anthem that serves as a defiant manifesto of self-acceptance.
: It remains so influential that other major artists, such as Serdar Ortaç , have released covers, though fans often argue over the "purity" of the original’s dark, rock temperament compared to pop reinterpretations.