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Πόσο Μου Λείπει
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Poso Mou Lipi" (Πόσο Μου Λείπει), which was sung by Sotis Volanis. 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 SongSotis Volanis, the composer, lyricist, and original artist for this song, is a Greek Romany singer-songwriter born in Saudi Arabia. An Arabic version named "Ya Ghayeb" was released by Lebanese singer Fadl Shaker on his album titled Fadl 2003. The lyrics for the Arabic version were written by Prince Turki El Sudairy (Πρίγκιπα Τουρκι Ελ Σουνταιρι), I believe of Saudia Arabia. He heard the Greek melody and fell in love with it! And thus, it became a huge hit throughout the Arabic-speaking region, attaining Number 1 status, and stayed on the charts for a year. It has also been recorded by a Lebanese singer named Sawsan al-Najar. A Turkish version was also released called "Beni Unut", sung by Serdar Ortac. It appeared on the 2004 album titled Chakra. Another Turkish version was released by Abidin Özşahin in 2004 named "Boşuna" on an album titled Aşktan Yana. About Sotis VolanisSotis Volanis is the professional name for Sotirios Stavridis. He was born in Saudi Arabia to Greek Romany parents, who brought him to Greece as a young child. He was a very popular and successful singer in the 1990's, and his hits continue to be played in clubs. |
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Song: Poso Mou Lipi (How Much I Miss), 1996 Lyrics: Sotis Volanis Music: Sotis Volanis Original Artist: Sotis Volanis Has Also Been Recorded By:
Dance Style: Belly Dance Album: Matia Mou Erotika |
Τραγούδι: Πόσο Μου Λείπει, 1996 Στίχοι: Σώτης Βολάνης Μουσική: Σώτης Βολάνης Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Σώτης Βολάνης Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:
Άλμπουμ: Μάτια Μου Ερώτικα |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
| Πόσο μου λείπει | poso mou lipi | How much I miss |
| η ζεστή αγκαλιά σου | ee zesti agalia sou | your warm embrace! |
| όπως τα καλοκαίρια | opos ta kalokeria | Like the summers, |
| με κόβουν σαν μαχαίρια | me kovoun san maheria | they cut me like knives. |
| λείπεις και | lipis ke | You are gone and |
| είμαι μόνος μου, κρυώνω | ime monos mou, kriono | I'm alone, I'm cold. |
| δεν αντέχω, παγώνω | den andeho, pagono | I can't handle it, I'm freezing, |
| νιώθω να τελειώνω | niotho na teliono | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
| να να ναααα να | na na naaa na | Na na naaa na. |
| Πόσο μου λείπει | poso mou lipi | How much I miss |
| η ζεστή αγκαλιά σου | ee zesti agalia sou | your warm embrace! |
| όπως τα καλοκαίρια | opos ta kalokeria | Like the summers, |
| με κόβουν σαν μαχαίρια | me kovoun san maheria | they cut me like knives. |
| λείπεις και | lipis ke | You are gone and |
| είμαι μόνος μου, κρυώνω | ime monos mou, kriono | I'm alone, I'm cold. |
| δεν αντέχω, παγώνω | den andeho, pagono | I can't handle it, I'm freezing, |
| νιώθω να τελειώνω | niotho na teliono | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
| Πού να σε βρω | pou na se vro | Where to find you |
| να σου πω σ' αγαπώ | na sou po s' agapo | to tell you I love you? |
| που να σε βρω | pou na se vro | Where to find you? |
| με ποιο τρόπο να ζω | me pio tropo na zo | In which way to live? |
| μου λείπεις και παγώνω | mou lipis ke pagono | I miss you and I'm freezing. |
| νιώθω να τελειώ' | niotho na telio' | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
| να, νααα | na, naaa | Na, naaa. |
| Πόσο μου λείπει | poso mou lipi | How much I miss |
| η ζεστή αγκαλιά σου | ee zesti agalia sou | your warm embrace! |
| όπως τα καλοκαίρια | opos ta kalokeria | Like the summers, |
| με κόβουν σαν μαχαίρια | me kovoun san maheria | they cut me like knives. |
| λείπεις και | lipis ke | You are gone and |
| είμαι μόνος μου, κρυώνω | ime monos mou, kriono | I'm alone, I'm cold. |
| δεν αντέχω, παγώνω | den andeho, pagono | I can't handle it, I'm freezing, |
| νιώθω να τελειώνω | niotho na teliono | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| Λείπεις και βλέπω | lipis ke vlepo | You are gone and I see |
| μέσα στα καλοκαίρια | mesa sta kalokeria | into the summers. |
| να χιονίζει, να βρέχει | na hionizi, na vrehi | It's snowing, it's raining, |
| και να πέφτουν αστέρια | ke na peftoun asteria | and stars are falling. |
| Πόσο μου λείπει | poso mou lipi | How much I miss |
| η ζεστή αγκαλιά σου | ee zesti agalia sou | your warm embrace! |
| όπως τα καλοκαίρια | opos ta kalokeria | Like the summers, |
| με κόβουν σαν μαχαίρια | me kovoun san maheria | they cut me like knives. |
| Πού να σε βρω | pou na se vro | Where to find you |
| να σου πω σ' αγαπώ | na sou po s' agapo | to tell you I love you? |
| που να σε βρω | pou na se vro | Where to find you? |
| με ποιο τρόπο να ζω | me pio tropo na zo | In which way to live? |
| μου λείπεις και παγώνω | mou lipis ke pagono | I miss you and I'm freezing. |
| νιώθω να τελειώ' | niotho na telio' | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
| να, νααα | na, naaa | Na, naaa. |
| Πόσο μου λείπει | poso mou lipi | How much I miss |
| η ζεστή αγκαλιά σου | ee zesti agalia sou | your warm embrace! |
| όπως τα καλοκαίρια | opos ta kalokeria | Like the summers, |
| με κόβουν σαν μαχαίρια | me kovoun san maheria | they cut me like knives. |
| λείπεις και | lipis ke | You are gone and |
| είμαι μόνος μου, κρυώνω | ime monos mou, kriono | I'm alone, I'm cold. |
| δεν αντέχω, παγώνω | den andeho, pagono | I can't handle it, I'm freezing, |
| νιώθω να τελειώνω | niotho na teliono | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
| να να ναααα να | na na naaa na | Na na naaa na. |
| Πόσο μου λείπει | poso mou lipi | How much I miss |
| η ζεστή αγκαλιά σου | ee zesti agalia sou | your warm embrace! |
| όπως τα καλοκαίρια | opos ta kalokeria | Like the summers, |
| με κόβουν σαν μαχαίρια | me kovoun san maheria | they cut me like knives. |
| λείπεις και | lipis ke | You are gone and |
| είμαι μόνος μου, κρυώνω | ime monos mou, kriono | I'm alone, I'm cold. |
| δεν αντέχω, παγώνω | den andeho, pagono | I can't handle it, I'm freezing, |
| νιώθω να τελειώνω | niotho na teliono | I feel I'm coming to an end. |
| οοοο, οοο, οοοφφφ οφφφφ οφφφ | ooo, ooo, ooohf ooohf, ooohf | ooo, ooo, ooohf ooohf, ooohf (1) |
- This is an expression used by Greeks and Turks.
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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