During a clash, Halil was wounded. According to local lore, even though he was injured, the guards did not show mercy. He was eventually captured and, by the order of the local governor, strangled to death.
Ahmet Kaya 's rendition of is a powerful interpretation of one of the most famous anonymous Turkish folk songs (türküs) from the Bodrum region. It was featured on his posthumous album "Biraz da Sen Ağla" (2003). 🎵 Song Lyrics
Burası da Aspat değil HalilimAman Bitez yalısıYüreğime sancı saldıAman kurşun yarası 📜 The Story Behind the Song Ahmet Kaya Çökertme
At that time, "yalı" referred to the coastline; it means the Bitez shore.
Halil and Gülsüm were trying to escape from Bodrum to Kos island. However, they were intercepted by "Kolcular" (customs guards) at the Bitez shore. During a clash, Halil was wounded
Armed guards who patrolled the coasts to prevent smuggling. Çökertme (Ahmet Kaya)
Arkadaşım İbram ÇavuşYoldaşlara emanetArkadaşım İbram ÇavuşYoldaşlara emanet Ahmet Kaya 's rendition of is a powerful
Burası da Aspat değil HalilimAman Bitez yalısıYüreğime ateş saldıAman kurşun yarası