Nicos started his career with the album "Cosmos" in 1997 which did great in… Read Full Bio ↴Nicos started his career with the album "Cosmos" in 1997 which did great in international market. In 1999 released the album "Zephyros", with some track revised from the music of Mikis Theodorakis. In 2001 released the album "Mediterraneo" which is a compilation of traditional music of Mediterranean. .NICOS XATZOPOULOS was born in Athens.His father Giannis Chatzopoulos was regarded as one of the most capable and famous clarinetists of his area and therefore Nicos had the chance to be taught the secrets of traditional music by one of the best musicians.Nicos studied violin in ELLINIKO and APPOLONIO MUSIC SCHOOL and he started playing professionally next to his father from the age of 9.He successfully used his violin to play a lot of different types of music and in different halls,which proved that he could play classical violin as well as playing the violin for traditional and folk songs and melodies.He has worked with the greatest and most significant artists and singers of Greece such as Mikis Theodorakis,Stelios Kazantzidis,Stratos Dionusiou,Giannis Parios,Giorgos Ntalaras,Eleni Vitali,Glukeria...and he has participated in 95% of the Greek discography.Also,he has co-operated with famous artists such as Milva,Yianni,City e.t.a. was born in Athens.His father Giannis Chatzopoulos was regarded as one of the most capable and famous clarinetists of his area and therefore Nicos had the chance to be taught the secrets of traditional music by one of the best musicians.Nicos studied violin in ELLINIKO and APPOLONIO MUSIC SCHOOL and he started playing professionally next to his father from the age of 9.He successfully used his violin to play a lot of different types of music and in different halls,which proved that he could play classical violin as well as playing the violin for traditional and folk songs and melodies.He has worked with the greatest and most significant artists and singers of Greece such as Mikis Theodorakis,Stelios Kazantzidis,Stratos Dionusiou,Giannis Parios,Giorgos Ntalaras,Eleni Vitali,Glukeria...and he has participated in 95% of the Greek discography.Also,he has co-operated with famous artists such as Milva,Yianni,City e.t.a.

Some of his tracks released in the Budda Bar, Chill out and many other Collections.

Tzivaeri
Nicos Lyrics

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Αχ! Η ξενιτειά το χαίρεται
Τζιβαέρι μου
Το μοσχολούλουδο μου
Σιγανά και ταπεινά

Αχ! Εγώ ήμουνα που το ‘στειλα
Τζιβαέρι μου
Με θέλημα δικό μου

Σιγανά πατώ στη γη

Αχ! Πανάθεμά σε ξενιτειά
Τζιβαέρι μου
Εσέ και το καλό σου
Σιγανά και ταπεινά

Αχ! Που πήρεσ το παιδάκι μου
Τζιβαέρι μου

Και το ‘κανεσ δικό σου
Σιγανά πατώ στη γη

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nicos' song Tzivaeri are a lamentation for the pain and longing caused by being away from one's homeland. The first verse expresses how the concept of emigration rejoices in taking people away from their homes, and in this case, the singer's beloved Tzivaeri. The use of the possessive adjective "μου" (my) to describe Tzivaeri implies the strong emotional attachment the singer has to this place. The second verse reveals that the singer is the one who sent themselves away from Tzivaeri, acknowledging that they are responsible for their own displacement. However, they still long for the quiet and humbling beauty of their hometown.

The third verse curses the concept of emigration and highlights the singer's resentment towards the land and people that have taken them away from Tzivaeri and their loved ones. The final verse reveals the singer's deepest pain- someone has taken their child away from them and made it their own. The use of the word "παιδάκι" (child) is particularly poignant as it suggests innocence and vulnerability. The final line, "Σιγανά πατώ στη γη”, repeats the earlier sentiment of walking humbly on the earth- a reminder that no matter where one goes, they will always be tied to the ground they came from.

Overall, the song is a bittersweet ode to the beauty and pain of being away from one's hometown. The lyrics capture the complexities of the migrant experience- the longing for home, the guilt of leaving, and the unbearable pain of being separated from loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Αχ! Η ξενιτειά το χαίρεται
Oh! The diaspora enjoys it

Τζιβαέρι μου
My soul

Το μοσχολούλουδο μου
My little calf

Σιγανά και ταπεινά
Quietly and humbly

Αχ! Εγώ ήμουνα που το ‘στειλα
Oh! I was the one who sent it

Με θέλημα δικό μου
Of my own will

Σιγανά πατώ στη γη
I quietly tread on the ground

Αχ! Πανάθεμά σε ξενιτειά
Oh! Damn you, diaspora

Εσέ και το καλό σου
You and your blessings

Σιγανά και ταπεινά
Quietly and humbly

Αχ! Που πήρεσ το παιδάκι μου
Oh! You took my child