The song was produced and arranged by Cihan Mürtezaoğlu , with music co-composed by Şahin and Canberk Ünsal .
The chorus repeats the phrase "Neşemi alıp gittin / Diyemem 'Geri ver'" (You took my joy and left / I can't say "Give it back"), followed by the more desperate "Geri gel, geri ver" (Come back, give it back).
The track features traditional and modern instruments, including the Ud, Buzuki, and Cümbüş (Altuğ Öncü), layered with acoustic guitar and perdesiz (fretless) bass.
The music video, directed by , opted for a simple, emotion-focused aesthetic rather than a complex narrative.
(Give Back) is a soulful, melancholic single by Turkish singer-songwriter Melike Şahin , released on February 7, 2020. Often described as a "modern Turkish Diva," Şahin blends Anatolian pop with an "Arabesque" vocal style that emphasizes raw emotion and resilience. Song Meaning and Lyrics
The lyrics describe a metaphorical "black water" (kara sular) that has come between two people, leaving the narrator's "sun" orphaned.
Şahin uses metaphors like being unable to carry a heavy load alone on a desolate road without "warming hands" to guide her. Musical Style and Production