Mehmet Elmas Yar - Beni Kandirma

Written by Rick Founds
Links to contributors: Rick Founds

This has been one of my favorite songs for years. I contacted Rick back in 2002 about collaborating, partly because I had sung this song so many times. The recording is from Rick's Praise Classics 2 CD. - Elton, September 12, 2009


Lyrics

Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I'm so glad You're in my life;
I'm so glad You came to save us.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Lord, I lift Your name on high.
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I'm so glad You're in my life;
I'm so glad You came to save us.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.

You came from Heaven to earth
To show the way.
From the Earth to the cross,
My debt to pay.
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky;
Lord, I lift Your name on high.



Copyright © 1989 Maranatha Praise, Inc (used by permission)

by Mehmet Elmas is a contemporary Turkish track that delves into themes of betrayal, resilience, and the emotional aftermath of a dishonest relationship. Released in August 2022, the song has gained significant traction, especially within digital spaces like TikTok and YouTube. Thematic Analysis

The song's popularity is bolstered by its rhythmic, modern production, which blends traditional Turkish emotionality with upbeat, danceable elements. This is evident in the numerous remixes available, such as those by Görkem Koçak and Resul Can . It serves as an anthem for listeners navigating the "gray areas" of modern dating—the struggle between wanting to believe in love and the necessity of protecting oneself from deception.

: In the lines "Suçlusu bunun ben miyim? / Bu oyunlara gelir miyim?" ("Am I the one to blame? / Would I fall for these games?"), the narrator questions their role in the cycle while ultimately deciding to no longer be a victim of manipulation.

Yar beni kandırmaYüzüme gülüp gamsızcaArkama dönüp baktığımdaYalana kalkışma

: The song transitions from pain to defiance. The narrator asserts, "Daha yenilmedim / Umudumu yitirmedim" ("I am not defeated yet / I haven't lost my hope"). By the end, they have "cleansed the past" and reached a point where they have even forgotten the former partner's name. Cultural Impact

Suçlusu bunun ben miyim?Bu oyunlara gelir miyim?Sen yerin dibinde ben yerimdeyimGece değil Sabahın beşindeyim