"İntizarım Var" (I Have a Curse/Reproach) is a contemporary Turkish folk song performed by Mehmet Öndül , officially released as a single in October 2022 under the Akademi Müzik Prodüksiyon label. The song, which has a duration of approximately five minutes, is a staple of modern Turkish folk music, characterized by its deep emotional intensity and traditional instrumentation. Core Artistic Credits Performer: Mehmet Öndül Lyrics & Music: Hakkı Bulut Arranger: Samet Akkuş Video Director: Rahmi Akkuş Thematic Analysis

The lyrics use traditional metaphors, such as a "smokeless hearth" (tütmüyor ocağım) to signify a ruined life and a broken heart that is "pierced from every side". Cultural Context

The song invokes Turkish landmarks, specifically mentioning "from Zigana to the Taurus" (Ziganadan Toroslara), suggesting that the singer’s "cry" (feryadım) echoes across the entire landscape of Turkey.

Mehmet Öndül is an artist often associated with regional folk music, particularly from the Van province, as seen in his other popular tracks like " Vanlıyız Şanlıyız " and " Şemle ". "İntizarım Var" bridges the gap between classic Türkü (folk) and the emotional weight of Arabesque music, making it a "cinematic" experience that expresses grief through a high-intensity vocal delivery. İntizarım Var – Song by Mehmet Öndül - Apple Music