"Asık surat göbeklerden usandık" (We are tired of grumpy, pot-bellied men—referring to the old guard of politicians). Historical context: Türkiye'de Seçim Müzikleri (1965-2000)
This version, often called the "original" election song, includes a spoken introduction about the economic difficulties of the time and calls for Ecevit to take charge. Bulent Ecevit Secim Sarkisi Gel Karaoglan
"Ellinci senenin aydın kişisi / Zamanı geldi çattı, gel Karaoğlan" (Enlightened man of the 50th year / The time has come, come Karaoğlan). "Asık surat göbeklerden usandık" (We are tired of
"Bu bozuk düzenden artık usandık / Sen buna bir çare bul Karaoğlan" (We are tired of this broken system / Find a remedy for this, Karaoğlan). "Bu bozuk düzenden artık usandık / Sen buna
A folk-style (türkü) version was written by Aşık Mahzuni Şerif and made popular by Selda Bağcan.
The lyrics reflect the social and political atmosphere of the 1970s, focusing on the struggles of ordinary people against the existing political system. Key lyrics include: