Dyo Gyftopoules
Kostas Nouros Lyrics
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Μάνα και θυγατέρα δυο
Βότανα εμαζεύανε
Βρίσκουν 'να λαβωμένονε
Μάνα να τονε πάρουμε
Τον ξένο να τον γιάνουμε
Εμείσ ψωμί δεν έχουμε
Μάνα το κομματάκι μου
Χαλάλι στο ξενάκι μου
Εμείσ ρούχα δεν έχουμε
Τον ξένο τι τον θέλουμε
Μάνα το σεντονάκι μου
Χαλάλι στο ξενάκι μου
Μανούλα μου τον αγαπώ
Και ντρέπουμαι να σου το πω
The song "Dyo Gyftopoules" by Kostas Nouros tells the story of two gypsy women living in the mountains, a mother and her daughter. They make a living by collecting herbs and plants in the mountains, but one day they come across a wounded stranger. The mother suggests taking him in and nursing him back to health, but the daughter questions why they should help a stranger when they themselves have nothing - no bread, no clothes. The mother reassures her daughter that it's okay to offer their help, even if they have little to give.
In the second verse, the daughter expresses her love for the stranger, referring to him as her "little piece." She considers it a small sacrifice to share what little they have with him. She mentions a "sheet" as well, symbolizing their humble living conditions but still expressing her willingness to share it with the stranger. The daughter then tells her mother that she loves the stranger but feels ashamed to admit it.
The lyrics of "Dyo Gyftopoules" highlight the theme of compassion and selflessness, even in the face of personal hardship. The gypsy women, despite their own poverty, are willing to extend a helping hand to a stranger in need. It portrays the power of love and the importance of empathy, reminding listeners of the value of generosity and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Δυο γυφτοπούλεσ στο βουνό
Two gypsy girls in the mountains
Μάνα και θυγατέρα δυο
Mother and daughter, two of them
Βότανα εμαζεύανε
Collecting herbs
Βρίσκουν 'να λαβωμένονε
They find an injured man
Μάνα να τονε πάρουμε
Mother, let's take him
Τον ξένο να τον γιάνουμε
To help the stranger
Εμείσ ψωμί δεν έχουμε
We don't have bread
Τον ξένο τι τον θέλουμε
Why do we need the stranger?
Μάνα το κομματάκι μου
Mother, my little piece
Χαλάλι στο ξενάκι μου
Blessings upon my little visitor
Εμείσ ρούχα δεν έχουμε
We don't have clothes
Τον ξένο τι τον θέλουμε
Why do we need the stranger?
Μάνα το σεντονάκι μου
Mother, my little sheet
Χαλάλι στο ξενάκι μου
Blessings upon my little visitor
Μανούλα μου τον αγαπώ
My dear mother, I love him
Και ντρέπουμαι να σου το πω
And I'm ashamed to tell you
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