Metin Alkanlı (often cited as a writer/arranger for the track) Lyrical Themes & Analysis

"Yıkan Sendin" is a deeply emotional song that explores themes of . The lyrics use powerful metaphors to contrast the roles of the lover and the beloved:

Kurtoğlu sings about being the "fire" while the other is the "arsonist" ( Yanan bendim, yandıran sen ), and being the "road" while the other is the one who "tramples" it ( Yollar bendim, çiğneyen sen ).

The song (You Were the Destroyer) is a classic track by the legendary Turkish arabesque and fantasy music artist Cengiz Kurtoğlu . Released on April 21, 1994 , it appeared as the first track on his album Seven Benim under the label Özer Kardeş Kaset. Song Credits & Production