(I Will Leave) is one of the most powerful and iconic songs by the late Turkish-Kurdish artist Ahmet Kaya . Released in 1998 as part of the album Dosta Düşmana Karşı (Against Friend and Foe), the song is a staple of Turkish protest and folk-protest music. 1. The Core Meaning
"I won't let you break me down" ( Ezdirmem sana kendimi ). Ahmet Kaya Giderim
The lyrics were written by , a frequent collaborator of Kaya's. (I Will Leave) is one of the most