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Μάδησα
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Madisa" (Μάδησα), which was sung by Villy Razi. 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 Villy RaziVilly Razi grew up in a musical family, and took vocal lessons starting at a young age. Her father is a music teacher and guitarist, and her mother is a former singer. She started working professionally in 2009, then in 2011 collaborated with composer Angelos Saroglou to write her first song. The 2014 commercial success of her song "Sta Oria Mou" helped take her career to the next level. She has enjoyed an active career performing regularly at live music nightclubs. A steady schedule of releasing new singles in 2018, 2019, and 2020 has continued to build her audience. |
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Song: Madisa (Plucking Flower Petals), 2020 Lyrics: Miltos Ioannidis Music: Miltos Ioannidis Original Artist: Villy Razi Dance Style: Belly Dance Album: Madisa (single) |
Τραγούδι: Μάδησα, 2020 Στίχοι: Mίλτος Ιωαννίδης Μουσική: Mίλτος Ιωαννίδης Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Βίλλυ Ραζή Χορός: Οριεντάλ, Χορός Της Κοιλιάς, Ανατολίτικος Χορός, Τσιφτετέλι, Χανούμικο, Κελικός Χορός Άλμπουμ: Μάδησα (single) |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| Για 'σένα έκλαψα | ya 'sena eklapsa | I cried for you |
| χιλιάδες νύχτες | hiliades nihtes | thousands of nights. |
| για 'σένα μάδησα | ya 'sena madisa | For you, I plucked (1) |
| τις μαργαρίτες | tis margarites | the daisies. |
| Εμένα βρήκες | emena vrikes | You found me |
| για να γελάσεις | ya na yelasis | to trick [me]. |
| τη' θεωρία σου πήγες να γράψεις | ti' theoria sou piyes na grapsis | You tried to write your theory on me. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
| Για 'σένα έκλαψα | ya 'sena eklapsa | I cried for you |
| χιλιάδες νύχτες | hiliades nihtes | thousands of nights. |
| για 'σένα μάδησα | ya 'sena madisa | For you, I plucked (1) |
| τις μαργαρίτες | tis margarites | the daisies. |
| Εμένα βρήκες | emena vrikes | You found me, |
| μα θα πονέσεις | ma tha ponesis | but you will be in pain |
| με συναισθήματα | me sinesthimata | with emotions. |
| μην ξαναπαίξεις | min xanapexis | Don't play again. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Μάδησα μια | madisa mia | I plucked one, (1) |
| μάδησα δυο | madisa dio | I plucked two, (1) |
| τρίτη δεν θα το κάνω | triti den tha to kano | third time, I won't do it. |
| εγώ τη' θεωρία σου | ego ti' theoria sou | Your philosophy — |
| πράξη θα σου τη' κάνω | praxi tha sou ti' kano | I will act on it. |
- "Madisa", in this case, refers to plucking petals off of a flower. The root word "madao" also means, "I'm shedding", but that doesn't apply to this song.
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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