PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California.

This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Pes To Mou Xana" (Πες Το Μου Ξανά), which was sung by Nikos Vertis. Sometimes the song title is spelled as "Pes To Mou Ksana" because of how it's pronounced.

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 Song

Nikos Vertis released this song as a single in the summer of 2005. It was certified platinum and won "Best-selling Greek Single of the Year" at the 5th Arion Awards.

About Nikos Vertis

Nikos Arvanitidis, also known by his stage name Nikos Vertis, was the original artist to perform this song. He is not only a singer, but also started playing the bouzouki at age 7. Vertis is a successful Greek diasporan born in the Netherlands to an Anatolian Greek family (Pontian parents). He not only sings laiko music, but he also performs several Pontian songs in his concerts.

Generally, anything Vertis releases becomes very successful, and Greeks appreciate his music not only in Greece, but also in the diaspora. He has also won the hearts of the Israeli people, has collaborated several times with Sarit Hadad of Israel, and is frequently invited to perform there in concert. His work also includes Arabic language cover songs that have become hits.

About Kyriakos Papadopoulos

Kiriakos Papadopoulos was the composer for this song. Born in 1971, he started taking music lessons at age 9, and launched his career as a musician at age 17. Today he is known internationally as a composer, performer, and producer, with his songs performed not only in Greece, but also in Turkey, Israel, and Bulgaria. Between 1995 and 2009 he released over 500 songs!

About Hlias Filippou

Hlias Filippou, sometimes spelled Ilias Filippou, wrote the lyrics for this song. He was born in 1959, and is credited with writing lyrics and composing music for nearly 200 songs throughout his career.

Song: Pes To Mou Xana (Say It Again To Me), 2005

Lyrics: Hlias Filipou

Music: Nikos Vertis and Kyriakos Papadopoulos

Original Artist: Nikos Vertis

Has Also Been Recorded By:

• Azis and Malina, 2007, in Bulgarian ("Chernite Ochi")
• Ahmet Murat Başaran, 2008, in Turkish ("Canın Sağolsun"). Turkish lyrics by Yusuf Hayaloğlu.
• Ayman Zbib, 2009, in Arabic ("Bahebak Wallahi"). On album Hulft Bi Omri.
• Shahram Solati, 2011, in Farsi ("Tak Tak"). On album Hedyeh.
• Karwan Hawramy, in Kurdish ("Dilm Tenge")

Dance Style: Belly Dance 

Album: Pos Perno Ta Vradia Monos (How I Spend My Nights Alone)

Τραγούδι: Πες Το Μου Ξανά, 2005

Στίχοι: Ηλίας Φιλίππου

Μουσική: Νίκος Βέρτης & Κυριάκος Παπαδόπουλος

Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Νίκος Βέρτης

Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:

• Άχμετ Μουρατ Μπασιαραν, 2008, Στα Τουρκικά ("Τσανον Σαολσουν")
• Αιμαν Ζμπιμπ, 2009, Στα Αραβικά ("Μπαχεμπακ Ουαλαχι"). Άλμπουμ Χουλφτ Μπι Ομρι.
• Σιαχραμ Σολατι, 2011, Στα Περσικά ("Τακ Τακ"). Άλμπουμ Χεντγιε.
• Καρουαν Χαουραμι, in Kurdish ("Ντιλμ Τενγκε")

Χορός: Οριεντάλ, Χορό Της Κοιλιάς, Ανατολίτικος Χορός, Τσιφτετέλι, Χανούμικο, Κελικός Χορός

Άλμπουμ: Πως Περνώ Τα Βράδυα Μόνος