Kerim Araz Irmak Arici Toparlanmam -
"Toparlanmam Lazım" (meaning "I Need to Pull Myself Together") is a popular Turkish melancholic pop single released on . The track is a collaborative effort between rising Turkish singer-songwriter Kerim Araz and the established pop artist Irmak Arıcı . Production & Collaboration
It was released under the collaboration of multiple prominent Turkish labels, including DMC , Mahzen Media , TOO Production , and EVA Records . Lyrical Themes
The lyrics mention feelings of hopelessness ( "Bi' çıkış yolu yok malum" ) and the sensation of being trapped in one's own memories, which the protagonist describes as a "dungeon" ( "Zindan evim" ). Kerim Araz Irmak Arici Toparlanmam
The song touches on the vice of longing, with references to using cigarettes as a coping mechanism while still yearning for the person they are trying to forget. Reception & Availability
The central chorus, "Düşüyorum, toparlanmam lazım" (I'm falling, I need to pull myself together), highlights the internal battle of someone trying to regain their footing after a painful separation. "Toparlanmam Lazım" (meaning "I Need to Pull Myself
The song features the deep, emotive vocals of Kerim Araz paired with the soft, melodic tone of Irmak Arıcı, who is well-known for her previous hits like "Mühür".
The song became a significant hit in the Turkish music scene, garnering millions of views on YouTube and appearing on various "Slow" music playlists on Apple Music and Shazam . Its popularity also led to several electronic remixes, such as the 96Deep Remix found on platforms like SoundCloud. Kerim Araz feat. Irmak Arıcı - Toparlanmam Lazım Lyrical Themes The lyrics mention feelings of hopelessness
Kerim Araz wrote both the music and the lyrics for the track.