The "deli yelkovan" (crazy minute hand) represents a feeling of time standing still or moving erratically while one waits for a love that never returns.
Zeki Güner and Yonca Lodi are long-time musical partners. Güner has written several major hits for Lodi in the past, including and "Düştüysek Kalkarız," which topped Turkish charts for weeks. "Yelkovan" marked the first time they officially performed a song together as a duet.
Although released in 2022, the song was reportedly held for 2.5 years due to the pandemic. Lyrical Theme & Meaning Yonca LodiВ Yelkovan Ft Zeki GГјner
September 23, 2022, under the DMC (Doğan Müzik Yapım) label.
The title "Yelkovan" refers to the of a clock. The song uses this as a central metaphor for the relentless, often painful passage of time. The "deli yelkovan" (crazy minute hand) represents a
It explores themes of deep loneliness, heartbreak, and unrequited love.
Reviewers describe the mood as reflective, angst-ridden, and steeped in solitude. Musical Style "Yelkovan" marked the first time they officially performed
The song features lyrics and music by Zeki Güner, with arrangement by the prominent Turkish producer Mustafa Ceceli .