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Στις άκρες απ'τα μάτια σου
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Stis Akres Ap'ta Matia Sou" (Στις άκρες απ'τα μάτια σου), which was sung by Eleftheria Arvanitaki. 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 SongIn the late 1970s to mid-1980s, a new wave of Greek music began to flourish and find its way into the Greek music industry market. This newer genre came to be known as "neo laiko tragoudi" (νέο λαϊκό τραγούδι) which means new laiko song, and this is one of those. This song comes from the album Me ta Fegaria Hanoume (Με τα φεγγάρια χάνομαι), which in English means With the Moons I am Lost. The album was entirely written and composed by Yiorgos Zikas (Giorgos Zikas). Its songs, including the one translated on this page, were written several years before prior to being released on recordings. Despite the major popularity of this song, few have been able to perform them as well as has Eleftheria Arvanitaki. These songs were given to her, and thanks to her angelic voice she broke the charts! About Eleftheria ArvanitakiEleftheria Arvanitaki, the original artist for this song, is a Greek folk singer known for singing rebetiko, laiko, and jazz musical styles. Born in 1957, she started her singing career as a member of the ensemble Opisthodromiki Kompania (Retrograde Company) that performed rebetiko music. She then spun off to launch a solo singing career in 1984 with an album that bore her name. She has toured extensively to perform at festivals and other live music events. Arvanitaki performed in the closing ceremony for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens. |
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Song: Ah, Stis Akres Ap'ta Matia Sou – Oh, From the Corners of Your Eyes, 1985 Lyrics: Giorgos Zikas Music: Giorgos Zikas Original Artist: Eleftheria Arvanitaki Dance Style: Belly Dance Album: Me Ta Feggaria Hanome |
Τραγούδι: Αχ, στις άκρες απ'τα μάτια σου, 1985 Στίχοι: Γιώργος Ζήκας Μουσική: Γιώργος Ζήκας Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Ελευθερία Αρβανιτάκη Άλμπουμ: Με Τα Φεγγάρια Χάνομαι |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
| Αχ, στις άκρες απ'τα μάτια σου | Ah, stis ahkres ap'ta mateeia sou | Oh, from the corners of your eyes |
| τον έρωτα εστείλανε | ton erota ehsteelaneh | the love was sent, |
| και μου 'στησε καρτέρι | keh mou 'steese karteri | and set a trap (1) for me. |
| και μου 'στησε καρτέρι | keh mou 'steese karteri | and set a trap for me. |
| Αχ, στις άκρες απ'τα χείλη σου | Ah, stis ahkres ap'ta heeli sou | Oh, from the corners of your lips |
| τα δίχτυα τους ερίξανε | ta deehtia tous ereexane | the [fishing] nets were dropped, |
| και 'πιάσαν την καρδιά μου | keh peeasan tin kardia mou | and they snared my heart. |
| και 'πιάσαν την καρδιά μου | keh peeasan tin kardia mou | and they snared my heart. |
| Και σαν ψαράκι σπαρταρώ | keh san psahrakee spartato | And like a little fish I writhe, (2) |
| Στ' αγκίστρι καρφωμένο | st' ageestree karfohmenoh | on the hook impaled. |
| Κ' όταν ακούω να τραγουδάς | k' otan akouo na tragoudas | And when I hear you singing, |
| χίλιες φορές πεθαίνω | heelee/es fores pehtheno | a thousand times I'm dying. |
| χίλιες φορές πεθαίνω | heelee/es fores pehtheno | a thousand times I'm dying. |
| Αχ, στις άκρες απ'τα χείλη σου | Ah, stis ahkres ap'ta heeli sou | Oh, from the corners of your lips |
| τα δίχτυα τους ερίξανε | ta deehtia tous ereexane | the [fishing] nets were dropped, |
| και 'πιάσαν την καρδιά μου | keh peeasan tin kardia mou | and they snared my heart. |
| και 'πιάσαν την καρδιά μου | keh peeasan tin kardia mou | and they snared my heart. |
| Και σαν ψαράκι σπαρταρώ | keh san psahrakee spartato | And like a little fish I writhe, (2) |
| Στ' αγκίστρι καρφωμένο | st' ageestree karfohmenoh | on the hook impaled. |
| Κ' όταν ακούω να τραγουδάς | k' otan akouo na tragoudas | And when I hear you singing, |
| χίλιες φορές πεθαίνω | heelee es fores pehtheno | a thousand times I'm dying. |
| χίλιες φορές πεθαίνω | heelee es fores pehtheno | a thousand times I'm dying. |
- The word karteri is often used in the context of talking about crime. For example, to "set up a karteri" could refer to lying in wait until someone comes so you can attack them, or it could refer to framing someone else for your crime.
- The movement of a fish that is dying, shaking, flopping, or twitching.
Translations of
Eleftheria Arvanitaki's Songs On This Site
Translations on this web site of songs performed by Eleftheria Arvanitaki include:
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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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