mia nota tou tsitsani
Kostas Makedonas Lyrics
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δυο άσπρα παραθύρια,
εφτά μαγιάτικα πουλιά,
νερό μες στα ποτήρια.
Τα χείλη σου τα μαγικά:
δυο στίχοι απ' τον Ελύτη,
του ήλιου είναι δανεικά,
Είσαι μια νότα του Τσιτσάνη
από χασάπικο παλιό,
μες στης καρδιάς μου το λιμάνι
το πλοίο που θα καρτερώ.
Είσαι μια νότα του Τσιτσάνη
από ζεϊμπέκικο παλιό.
Τα μάτια σου τα θαλασσιά:
εσπερινού καμπάνα,
δυο κυκλαδίτικα νησιά
και το φιλί απ' τη μάνα.
Τα χείλη σου τα μαγικά:
του έρωτα ζαφείρια,
από κρασί γλυκό γουλιά,
δροσιά μες στα λιοπύρια.
Είσαι μια νότα του Τσιτσάνη
από χασάπικο παλιό,
μες στης καρδιάς μου το λιμάνι
το πλοίο που θα καρτερώ.
Είσαι μια νότα του Τσιτσάνη
από ζεϊμπέκικο παλιό.
The song "Mia Nota Tou Tsitsani" by Kostas Makedonas is a beautiful ode to a loved one, describing their eyes and lips as magical and enchanting. The first verse describes the eyes as heavenly, with their white windows and seven sweet birds, and the drink in the glasses. The lips are said to be magical because they speak the poetry of Nobel Prize-winning poet Odysseas Elytis, and they borrow the shine of the sun and the melody of a song from Crete.
The chorus emphasizes the connection between the loved one and the music of Vasilis Tsitsanis, a Greek composer and bouzouki player, known for his poignant love songs. The loved one is described as a note from Tsitsanis, whether it be a slow Zeibekiko or a lively Hasapiko. They are the harbor in the singer's heart, the ship that they will wait for.
In the second verse, the eyes are described as being full of the sea, with the sound of evening bells and the image of two Cycladic islands, and the love and warmth of a mother's kiss. The lips are once again magical, with the shimmer of love's jewels, the sweetness of wine, and the relief of a refreshing breeze in the heat.
Overall, the song speaks of the beauty and magic in the eyes and lips of a loved one that fills the singer's heart with hope and comfort. The inclusion of the Greek composer Tsitsanis and his music adds to the sense of nostalgia and longing for a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Τα μάτια σου τα ουρανιά:
Your eyes are like the sky: deep, blue, expansive and full of mystery.
δυο άσπρα παραθύρια,
Two sparkling white windows that invite people to peer into your soul.
εφτά μαγιάτικα πουλιά,
Seven joyful birds that signify the freedom and happiness you bring to those around you.
νερό μες στα ποτήρια.
Water filling your cups, signifying purity and clarity of your thoughts and intentions.
Τα χείλη σου τα μαγικά:
Your lips are magic: they have the power to bring people together, to make them happy, and to make them whole.
δυο στίχοι απ' τον Ελύτη,
Two lines from the great poet Odysseus Elytis, expressing the depth and beauty of your soul.
του ήλιου είναι δανεικά,
Borrowed from the sun, a symbol of life, energy, and vitality.
τραγούδι από την Κρήτη.
A song from Crete, the island of courage, strength, and passion.
Είσαι μια νότα του Τσιτσάνη
You are a note from Tsitsanis, one of the greatest Greek composers, representing the timeless beauty and power of Greek music.
από χασάπικο παλιό,
From an old-style tune that captures nostalgia, tradition and melancholy.
μες στης καρδιάς μου το λιμάνι
You are the harbor of my heart, the place where I find comfort, solace and peace.
το πλοίο που θα καρτερώ.
The ship I will patiently wait for, the one that will take me on a journey of love and fulfillment.
Τα μάτια σου τα θαλασσιά:
Your eyes are like the sea, deep, mysterious, and full of adventure.
εσπερινού καμπάνα,
An evening bell, a sign of calmness, serenity, and introspection.
δυο κυκλαδίτικα νησιά
Two Cycladic islands, symbols of beauty, simplicity, and harmony.
και το φιλί απ' τη μάνα.
And the kiss from the mother, the embodiment of love, tenderness, and protection.
του έρωτα ζαφείρια,
Sapphires of love, shining bright and pure, expressing the depth and intensity of your emotions.
από κρασί γλυκό γουλιά,
A sip of sweet wine, a symbol of joy, celebration, and sensuality.
δροσιά μες στα λιοπύρια.
Coolness in the midst of fiery passion, expressing your ability to balance opposing forces.
μες στης καρδιάς μου το λιμάνι
You are the harbor of my heart, the place where I find comfort, solace and peace.
το πλοίο που θα καρτερώ.
The ship I will patiently wait for, the one that will take me on a journey of love and fulfillment.
Είσαι μια νότα του Τσιτσάνη
You are a note from Tsitsanis, one of the greatest Greek composers, representing the timeless beauty and power of Greek music.
από ζεϊμπέκικο παλιό.
From an old-style tune that captures nostalgia, tradition and melancholy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Giannis Tzouanopoulos, Giorgos Theoharopoulos
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