: It placed 3rd with 121 points in Dublin, the highest placement for a Turkish-language song until Sertab Erener's English-language win in 2003.

"Dinle" remains a cultural touchstone in Turkey for several reasons:

: The lyrics, written by Mehtap Alnıtemiz and composed by Levent Çoker, focus on "deli aşk" (mad love) and a deep, consuming passion.

Beyond her most famous hit, Paker was a consistent figure in Turkey's 90s music scene: Eurovision Throwback: Sebnem Paker - Dinle

: A mid-tempo ethnic pop track, it blended traditional Turkish instruments with modern pop arrangements.