Soul reaching Greek songs -- Thread 1 *

Every song that is submitted here is touching. But there are some classics, often forgotten by the masses that are really soul reaching creations and you should have listened to them. Here is one by Mikis Theodorakis, one of our greatest composers and the lyrics written by a chap called Michalis Gkanas. If it has been posted before here (could not see it), I apologize:

Πως να ξεχάσω

Απ'τη ζωή μου δε θα βγεις ποτέ,
ζωή δική μου και ζωή μου δυο φορές,
χαρά στη λύπη μου και λύπη στις χαρές,
πώς να ξεχάσω, πώς να ξεχάσω...

Τα μεγάλα μάτια που με χάιδεψαν,
τα ζεστά σου χέρια που με άγγιξαν
και τα τόσα λόγια που δεν πρόλαβα,
σε βαθύ πηγάδι θα το πω, πόσο σ'αγαπώ.

Απ'το κορμί μου δε θα βγεις ποτέ,
δικό μου σώμα και κορμί μου δυο φορές,
χαρά στον πόνο μου και τραύμα στις χαρές,
πώς να ξεχάσω, πώς να ξεχάσω...

Τα μεγάλα μάτια που με χάιδεψαν,
τα ζεστά σου χέρια που με άγγιξαν
και τα τόσα λόγια που δεν πρόλαβα,
σε βαθύ πηγάδι θα το πω, πόσο σ'αγαπώ.

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Translation (before you ask)

Πως να ξεχάσω (how to forget)

Απ'τη ζωή μου δε θα βγεις ποτέ,
you are never going to get out of my life,

ζωή δική μου και ζωή μου δυο φορές,
my own life (you are) and twice life of mine,

χαρά στη λύπη μου και λύπη στις χαρές,
joy to my sadness and sadness to my joys

πώς να ξεχάσω, πώς να ξεχάσω...
how to forget, how to forget...

Τα μεγάλα μάτια που με χάιδεψαν,
the big eyes that caressed me tenderly,

τα ζεστά σου χέρια που με άγγιξαν
your warm hands that touched me

και τα τόσα λόγια που δεν πρόλαβα,
and all the words that I didn't make it (to say)

σε βαθύ πηγάδι θα το πω, πόσο σ'αγαπώ.
I shall voice to a deep well, how much I love you

Απ'το κορμί μου δε θα βγεις ποτέ,
You will never get out of my body,

δικό μου σώμα και κορμί μου δυο φορές,
oh my own body and body of mine twice

χαρά στον πόνο μου και τραύμα στις χαρές,
joy to my pain and wound to my joy,

πώς να ξεχάσω, πώς να ξεχάσω...
how to forget, how to forget


Τα μεγάλα μάτια που με χάιδεψαν,
the big eyes that caressed me tenderly,

τα ζεστά σου χέρια που με άγγιξαν
your warm hands that touched me

και τα τόσα λόγια που δεν πρόλαβα,
and all the words that I didn't make it (to say)

σε βαθύ πηγάδι θα το πω, πόσο σ'αγαπώ.
I shall voice to a deep well, how much I love you


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Dedicated to all soul reaching fans of Greek music. Comments are welcome.

I adore Theodorakis and I last listened to this song a month ago. I like it. I see if I can bring any questions.

Alison

Don't mean to be rude, but could you explain what it means?

You are very welcome. I 'll do my best to give answers to questions.

Originally Posted by alison69

I adore Theodorakis and I last listened to this song a month ago. I like it. I see if I can bring any questions.

Alison

Hei, no problem! You know when you stand on the top of a deep well and you say something, and the echo amplifies it, making your voice stronger? I guess, that's what the lyrics writer meant, to give emphasis.

Originally Posted by alison69

Don't mean to be rude, but could you explain what it means?

OK, I get it so, it should say "I shall scream/shout to a deep well", shouldn't it?

σε βαθύ πηγάδι θα το πω, πόσο σ'αγαπώ.
I shall voice to a deep well, how much I love you

I shall say it to a deep well,....

Shout it no. In most songs someone in love doesn't shout his/her love,he/she whispers and through deep wells or mountains it becomes stronger(at least I have noticed that in many songs)

Παρακαλώ my dear. Δεν κάνει τίποτα.

Yes, you could say so. In fact it might be even better, I was just trying to get the translation as close to its original context as possible.

Originally Posted by alison69

OK, I get it so, it should say "I shall scream/shout to a deep well", shouldn't it?

for your answer. I admit that I was trying to tease quarkie68.

I had a feeling that you did.

Yeah, I have noticed from your profile, that teasing Greek men is one of your, let's say, specialties. Well, may I ask how did you get to that habit. Do you think that greekmen can easily be teased?

So, obviously you know some Greek. Noted. You are now in my database.

Originally Posted by alison69

for your answer. I admit that I was trying to tease quarkie68.

Just to clarify quarkie boy, I tease some Greek men, not all of them. I find it amusing.

Which database is the one you talk about? The one of your "amarties" that you talk in your signature perhaps? LOL !

I take that it is a comprehensive one. LOL!

Obviously I need to try harder (to tease you that is).

Originally Posted by quarkie68

I had a feeling that you did.

Yeah, I have noticed from your profile, that teasing Greek men is one of your, let's say, specialties. Well, may I ask how did you get to that habit. Do you think that greekmen can easily be teased?

So, obviously you know some Greek. Noted. You are now in my database.

Yes my dear, you need to try harder. I am honoured to be targeted.

As for the database, no, it's not the one that concerns my sins. To get there you need to try a looot harder. And yes, it is comprehensive enough for me.

Lovely talking to you. It gives me a buzz.

Originally Posted by alison69

Just to clarify quarkie boy, I tease some Greek men, not all of them. I find it amusing.

Which database is the one you talk about? The one of your "amarties" that you talk in your signature perhaps? LOL !

I take that it is a comprehensive one. LOL!

Obviously I need to try harder (to tease you that is).

If you need any new Greek to tease in London, let me know!!

lol

weird people these days

Originally Posted by Karissa69

weird people these days

....yes?

..."quarkie" sounds just about right for somebody like you. Always with an answer. I #will# try harder.

BTW, to get back to the point, do you know who sings your selected song? You mention the composer, the lyrics writer, what about the singer. I want the singer(s) as well. Plural cause I think I have heard many performers. I could be wrong.

Originally Posted by quarkie68

Yes my dear, you need to try harder. I am honoured to be targeted.

As for the database, no, it's not the one that concerns my sins. To get there you need to try a looot harder. And yes, it is comprehensive enough for me.

Lovely talking to you. It gives me a buzz.

give me some hints. I can think of a good use for them!!!

Originally Posted by omorfi

If you need any new Greek to tease in London, let me know!!

lol

I know some there.. maybe to young for you maybe? Don't know what you like... but these Greeks love to be teased! hahah

I think the ones you have up there in Oslo are of an unusual and interesting type. The ones down here are fairly manageable .... They tend to give in to the virtues of British life and culture.... Just kidding of course. LOL!

I like Greeks in general because I get the impression they are not afraid to express their feelings or be direct, unlike others that need to have half a dozen pints before they can relax and be social.

Their music is even better and the same is true for their food and weather LOL!

Originally Posted by omorfi

I know some there.. maybe to young for you maybe? Don't know what you like... but these Greeks love to be teased! hahah

Originally Posted by alison69

I think the ones you have up there in Oslo are of an unusual and interesting type. The ones down here are fairly manageable .... They tend to give in to the virtues of British life and culture.... Just kidding of course. LOL!

I like Greeks in general because I get the impression they are not afraid to express their feelings or be direct, unlike others that need to have half a dozen pints before they can relax and be social.

Their music is even better and the same is true for their food and weather LOL!

I know what you are talking about! Sometimes I wonder if Greeks have any "fears" at all, LOL.

And the music is so true and genuine, and goes straight to your soul... Not to mention the food... and weather... and surroundings! and history!!