Ben İnsan Değil Miyim - song and lyrics by İbrahim Tatlıses
İbrahim Tatlıses – Ben İnsan Değil miyim [1986 Versiyon] Lyrics
In the landscape of Turkish music, few songs carry the raw, existential weight of (Am I Not Human?). Originally released in 1975 as part of an amateur album by İbrahim Tatlıses , the track has become a cornerstone of the Arabesque genre—a style defined by themes of longing, destiny, and the struggles of the common person. A Cry Against Destiny Д°brahim TatlД±ses Ben Д°nsan DeДџil
The track embodies the Arabesque movement that dominated the 1970s and 80s—a period where many Turks migrated from rural Anatolia to urban centers, bringing with them a sense of cultural displacement and emotional intensity. Album Quick Facts Information Primary Genre Arabesque / Folk Alternative Title Sometimes referred to as the Yağmur album Notable Versions 1986 Version (Avrupa Müzik)
While Tatlıses is often the voice most associated with the track, it is also a celebrated cover of a original. The 1975 album was Tatlıses’s entry into the music world before he achieved legendary status, later being remastered and re-released by various labels due to its enduring popularity. Ben İnsan Değil Miyim - song and lyrics
The song’s lyrics serve as a poignant dialogue with the divine, questioning the fairness of life's hardships.
: The title and chorus repeatedly ask, "Am I not human? Am I not your servant?". Album Quick Facts Information Primary Genre Arabesque /
Popular Releases by İbrahim Tatlıses. Neden? Album • 2008. Aramam. Album • 2004. Bulamadım. Album • 2007. Yetmez Mi? Album • 2001.