Rafet: El Romanв Elimde Deдџil
Rafet El Roman – Hanımeli – CD (Album), 2000 [r3930523]
Written by Rafet El Roman and Gürkan Hantal, the song captures the pain of a breakup that the heart refuses to accept. The lyrics are a raw confession of helplessness:
: The chorus—"Elimde değil, hala seviyorum / Elimde değil, unutamıyorum"—translates to "It’s not in my hands, I still love you / It’s not in my hands, I cannot forget". Rafet El RomanВ Elimde DeДџil
"Elimde Değil" is widely regarded as a "never-aging" classic in Turkish pop music.
Released on December 14, 2000, (It’s Not in My Hands) is one of the most enduring hits by Turkish pop star Rafet El Roman . Featured on his album Hanımeli , the song became a definitive ballad of the early 2000s, blending emotional Europop with a timeless message of lingering love. Core Themes and Lyrics Rafet El Roman – Hanımeli – CD (Album),
: Despite the physical end of the relationship ("git artık gideceksen"), the singer declares that the beloved will always remain in their heart. Musical Impact and Legacy
Elimde Değil (feat. Rafet El Roman) - Single - Apple Music Released on December 14, 2000, (It’s Not in
Listen to Elimde Değil (feat. Rafet El Roman) - Single by Özge Biroğlu on Apple Music. 2025. 1 Song. Duration: 3 minutes. Apple Music