While many artists have covered it, Serttaş's version is widely celebrated, featuring on his 1995 album Ablalar and later on his 2006 album Sen Varya Sen .
The lyrics depict the internal monologue of someone who is unable to move on from a past love, questioning where their former partner is now ("Kim bilir şimdi nerdesin").
Kimbilir Şimdi Nerdesin - song and lyrics by Bülent Serttas BГјlent SerttaЕџ Kim Bilir Ећimdi
(often referred to as "Kim Bilir Şimdi") is a staple of Turkish Arabesque-Fantazi music, most famously performed by Bülent Serttaş . Originally written and composed by Seyfi Doğanay , the song has become an enduring classic that explores themes of regret, longing, and the persistence of memory after a breakup. Key Musical Details
A central line, "Dünyada hatasız kul yok" (There is no servant without sin in the world), emphasizes that the speaker acknowledges their mistakes and hopes for reconciliation. While many artists have covered it, Serttaş's version
It sits firmly in the Arabesque genre, characterized by its emotional intensity and heavy use of string arrangements. Lyrical Themes and Meaning
The song was penned by the late folk and Arabesque artist Seyfi Doğanay . Originally written and composed by Seyfi Doğanay ,
The song remains a popular choice for "Damar" (meaning "vein," a subgenre of deep, emotional Turkish music) playlists and is frequently performed in tavern (meyhane) settings across Turkey. Its enduring popularity is reflected in its numerous covers by other major artists like Yıldız Tilbe and Alişan .