İrem Derici sings Bu Defa Başka, a 2025 release. Lyricist Zeki Güner and composer Mustafa Ceceli wrote the words and music.
Released: October 17, 2025
Bu Defa Başka
İRem Derici
Bu Defa Başka Lyrics Translation – İRem Derici
İrem Derici says her heart battles pride and longing. She compares love to fire on one side and loss on the other.
Bi’ Yanim AtesineOne side of me’s in love with your fire,
Bi’ Yanim Gidisine Sevdali HepAnd the other’s always in love with your leaving.
Sevinemedim Ki HicI’ve never been able to be happy,
Hicbi’ Zaman GelisineNot once even when you arrived.
Dunya Telasi HepIt’s always just the world’s endless hustle.
Acisor Yine CanimMy soul’s aching once again,
Yine Mi Ben HaksizimAm I the one who’s wrong again?
Hep Kendini KayirYou always look out for yourself.
Biktim Bu GururumdanI’m sick of this pride of mine,
Yiktigin UmudumdanAnd the hope you’ve gone and shattered.
Gelmiyor Tabii HayirOf course, no good comes of it,
Bildigin Tek Sey “Hayir”Since the only thing you know is “No”.
Bildim Bileli Sakladim Kendimi AskaI’ve hidden myself from love for as long as I’ve known,
Kandirdim Kalbimi Dedim “Bu Defa Baska”I fooled my heart and told it “This time it’s different”.
Gelmezsen Gelme Sevmezsen SevmeIf you won’t come, then don’t; if you won’t love, then don’t;
Kac Kisiyi Sever Boyle Hem De Bu YastaHow many can love like this, especially at this age?
Bildim Bileli Sakladim Kendimi AskaI’ve kept myself away from love since I can remember,
Kandirdim Kalbimi Dedim “Bu Defa Baska”I tricked my heart by saying “This time’ll be different”.
Gelmezsen Gelme Sevmezsen SevmeIf you don’t show up, fine; if you don’t love me, fine;
Kac Kisiyi Sever Boyle Hem De Bu YastaWho else loves like this, especially at this stage of life?
Bi’ Yanim AtesineOne side of me’s still in love with your fire,
Bi’ Yanim Gidisine Sevdali HepAnd the other’s forever in love with your leaving.
Acisor Yine CanimMy heart’s hurting once again,
Yine Mi Ben HaksizimAm I the one to blame again?
Hep Kendini KayirYou always favor yourself.
Biktim Bu GururumdanI’ve had enough of this pride of mine,
Yiktigin UmudumdanAnd the hope you’ve completely crushed.
Gelmiyor Tabii HayirNaturally, no good’s coming out of this,
Bildigin Tek Sey “Hayir”Because the only word you know is “No”.
Bildim Bileli Sakladim Kendimi AskaI’ve hidden myself from love for as long as I’ve known,
Kandirdim Kalbimi Dedim “Bu Defa Baska”I fooled my heart and told it “This time it’s different”.
Gelmezsen Gelme Sevmezsen SevmeIf you won’t come, then don’t; if you won’t love, then don’t;
Kac Kisiyi Sever Boyle Hem De Bu YastaHow many can love like this, especially at this age?
Bildim Bileli Sakladim Kendimi AskaI’ve kept myself away from love since I can remember,
Kandirdim Kalbimi Dedim “Bu Defa Baska”I tricked my heart by saying “This time’ll be different”.
Gelmezsen Gelme Sevmezsen SevmeIf you don’t show up, fine; if you don’t love me, fine;
Kac Kisiyi Sever Boyle Hem De Bu YastaWho else loves like this, especially at this stage of life?
Bi’ Yanim AtesineOne side of me’s in love with your fire,
Bi’ Yanim Gidisine Sevdali HepAnd the other’s always in love with your leaving.
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Bu Defa Başka Music Video
The Bu Defa Başka lyrics meaning shows a plea for change. It repeats a promise that this time will be different.