Recep Tekir writes a powerful song about giving up on love. The lyricist describes emotional exhaustion with unflinching honesty. The music, composed by TKR, creates a tense backdrop for these heavy confessions.
Released: April 3, 2026
SAVAŞAMAM
Tekir
SAVAŞAMAM Lyrics English Translation by Tekir
Recep Tekir starts by questioning a lover’s fearlessness. The songwriter builds a story of trust broken and love turning painful. He confesses his ultimate surrender, admitting ‘I got scared and ran away, I can’t fight anymore’ (Korktum Kaçtım Savaşamam). The narrator turns to lonely walls, completely drained of the will to resist.
Hiç Korkar Mı Söyle Çıra Gibi Yanmaktan Ateşi SevenTell me, does someone who loves the fire ever fear burning like kindling?
Gün Doğmazmış Böyle Yara Gibi Bakmazsa Geceni BölenThe sun won’t rise if the one haunting your nights doesn’t look at you like a scar,
Nedeni Neden A Canım Kapıları Kaparsan Ne Geri DönerWhy is it like this, my dear? If you shut the doors, what’s left to return?
Sevenin S#ver Yaşamım Dramadır Olmazsan Ecelim ŞölenThe one who loves also ‘lashes out’; my life’s a tragedy, but without you, my end would be a celebration.
Güldürmüyo Artık Hiçbiri BeniNothing makes me laugh anymore,
Hayaooofaynı Soğuk Espri Gibilife’s just like the same old, tired joke.
Yalansız Seooofdi Sevgili BeniMy lover truly loved me without any lies,
Gül Yüzüm Soldu Aynı Gençliğim Gibibut my bright face has faded, just like my youth did.
Ve Pes Ettim Ooof OffAnd I’ve given up, oh…
Korktum Kaçtım SavaşamamI got scared and ran away, I can’t fight anymore.
Gayrı GüvenememI can’t trust anyone anymore.
Yorgun Argın DayanamamI’m so exhausted and worn out, I can’t endure this,
Ayrı Gidene Benwatching you walk away on your own path.
Sordum Yanlış Duyana DaI’ve asked those who misunderstood,
Hayra Yorana Daand those who tried to see the best in it.
Döndüm Yalnız DuvarlaraI’ve turned back to these lonely walls,
Artık Direnememand I just can’t resist anymore.
SAVAŞAMAM Music Video
The meaning behind ‘SAVAŞAMAM’ is complete emotional defeat. This Turkish ballad from Tekir captures the heavy silence after a long battle.