The title "Can Özüm" translates roughly to "the essence of my life" or "my soul". The song explores themes of .
The song was written and composed by Gökhan Tepe himself, with arrangement by Cenk Eroğlu and production by İskender Ulus . Lyrics & Meaning
is the title track and lead single from Gökhan Tepe’s second studio album, released on February 17, 1999 . It remains one of the most iconic Turkish pop ballads of the late 90s, known for its emotional depth and enduring popularity. Song & Video Overview Release Date: February 17, 1999. Album: Can Özüm (Ulus Müzik). Genre: Pop / Europop / Ballad.
It depicts a narrator grappling with a heartbreak they cannot change, describing their hopes as "broken like an avalanche".
