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Αμοργιανό Μου Πέραμα
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the traditional Greek song "Amorgiano Mou Perama" (Αμοργιανό Μου Πέραμα), which had a popular version recorded by Haris and Panos Katsimihas. Also included is a pronunciation guide for the Greek lyrics so you can sing along if you like. Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source. About this SongThis song takes its title from a Greek island named Amorgos. This old traditional island song goes back many years. In the 1950's and 1960's, an instrumental version was played by the legendary violinist Stamatoyianni (Σταματογιάννη) on the beautiful island of Naxos. The 1994 version used for this translation is a more modern version, recorded by twin brothers named Haris and Panos Katsimihas. Many, many artists have recorded this song. There are many versions with various lyric changes. About Haris and Panos KatsimihasHaris and Panos Katsimihas, also known as the Katsimihas Brothers, are twin brothers who have achieved popularity as Greek singers and songwriters. They were born in Athens, and recorded their first album in 1985. Their career spend over 20 years. |
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Song: Amorgiano Mou Perama (My Sailboat of Amorgiano), 1994 Lyrics: Traditional Music: Traditional Artists for the Version Used for This Translation: Haris and Panos Katsimihas with backup vocals by Childrens Choir of Gianni Tsiamouli from Peristeri Dance Style: Syrtos Album: Tis Agapis Maheria (The Loves Stabbing) |
Τραγούδι: Αμοργιανό Μου Πέραμα Στίχοι: Παραδοσιακό Μουσική: Παραδοσιακό Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Χάρης & Πάνος Κατσιμίχας Συμμετέχουν: Παιδική Χορωδία Γιάννη Τσιαμούλη Από Το Περιστέρι Χορός: Συρτός Άλμπουμ: Της Aγάπης Mαχαιριά |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
| Ααα αχ και αμάν αμάν | aaa ah ke aman aman | Ohh, oh, aman, aman! (1) |
| Αμοργιανό είναι το νερό | Amoryiano ine to nero | The water is Amorgian, |
| Αμοργιανή, Αμοργιανή και η βρύση | Amoryiani, Amoryiani ke ee vrisi | the well (2) is Amorgian. |
| Ααα αχ και αμάν αμάν | aaa ah ke aman aman | Ohh, oh, aman, aman! (1) |
| Αμοργιανή είν' και η κοπελιά που | Amoryiani in' ke ee kopelia pou | The girl is Amorgian, |
| που πάει να | pou pai na | who is going to, |
| που πάει να γιομίσει | pou pain a yiomisi | who is going to fill up. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αμοργιανό μου πέραμα | Amoryiano mou perama | My sailboat of Amoryiano, |
| να 'χεις καλό ξημέρωμα | na 'his kalo ximeroma | may you have a good sunrise. |
| Αμοργιανό μου πέραμα | Amoryiano mou perama | My sailboat of Amoryiano, |
| να 'χεις καλό ξημέρωμα | na 'his kalo ximeroma | may you have a good sunrise. |
| Ααα αχ και αμάν αμάν | aaa ah ke aman aman | Ohh, oh, aman, aman! (1) |
| ήλιε μου στο ό βασιλεμό πε | ilie mou sto o vasilemo pe | My sun in the kingdom says wait |
| περίμενε, περίμενε λιγάκι | perimene, perimene ligaki | wait, wait a little! |
| Ααα αχ και αμάν αμάν | aaa ah ke aman aman | Ohh, oh, aman, aman! (1) |
| να στείλω στη ήν αγάπη μου ε | na stilo sti in agapi mou e | so I can send to my love |
| ένα γαρύ ένα γαρυφαλλάκι | ena gari ena garifallaki | a carnation |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αμοργιανό μου πέραμα | Amoryiano mou perama | My sailboat of Amoryiano, |
| να 'χεις καλό ξημέρωμα | na 'his kalo ximeroma | may you have a good sunrise. |
| Αμοργιανό μου πέραμα | Amoryiano mou perama | My sailboat of Amoryiano, |
| να 'χεις καλό ξημέρωμα | na 'his kalo ximeroma | may you have a good sunrise. |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αμοργιανό μου πέραμα | Amoryiano mou perama | My sailboat of Amoryiano, |
| να 'χεις καλό ξημέρωμα | na 'his kalo ximeroma | may you have a good sunrise. |
| Αμοργιανό μου πέραμα | Amoryiano mou perama | My sailboat of Amoryiano, |
| να 'χεις καλό ξημέρωμα | na 'his kalo ximeroma | may you have a good sunrise. |
- "Aman" is a Greek exclamation that can mean "Oh!" or "Oh my!" or "Oh boy!"
- This refers to the water source, such as a faucet or well.
Translations of
Haris and Panos Katsimihas' Songs On This Site
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About the Translator
This page was contributed by Panayiota Bakis, who is happy to share her culture and music she grew up with! Here's how Panayiota describes her background:
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