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Βρε Μελαχρινάκι
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Vre Melaxrinaki" (Βρε Μελαχρινάκι), which was sung by Makis Hristodoulopoulos. 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"Vre Melaxrinaki" was a major hit when it first came out, and still remains popular today. The word "melaxrinaki" (pronounced mel-uh-rin-ah-ki) refers to a woman with dark hair and dark eyes. The word can also be used to refer to a woman with dark skin. In one version, a verse says, "ντίμπι ντίμπι ντάι" (pronounced as "dibi dibi dibi dai"). Those words don't really mean anything, they're simply vocalizations such as "la la la". This song was popular not only in Greece, but it was also a huge hit among the Greek community of Egypt! About Makis HristodoulopoulosThe singer/songwriter who composed and recorded this song is the Greek Romani musician Asimakis Makis Hristodoulopoulos, who used the stage name of "Makis Hristodoulopoulos". Born in 1948, he learned to play guitar and clarinet from a young age. Hristodoulopoulos began his career singing folk songs for festivals, where he was discovered by Vasilis Saleas. He has written and composed songs for many renowned Greek artists such as Glykeria and others. His music broke records and turned our world upside down. |
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Song: Vre Melaxrinaki (Dark One), 1977 Lyrics: Makis Hristodoulopoulos Music: Makis Hristodoulopoulos Original Artist: Makis Hristodoulopoulos Has Also Been Recorded By:
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Album: Yirna Konda Mou |
Τραγούδι: Βρε Μελαχρινάκι, 1977 Μουσική: Μάκης Χριστοδουλόπουλος Στίχοι: Μάκης Χριστοδουλόπουλος Πρώτη εκτέλεση: Μάκης Χριστοδουλόπουλος Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:
Άλμπουμ: Γύρνα Κοντά Μου |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
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English Translation |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | You dark one, (1) |
| με πότισες φαρμάκι | me potises farmaki | you poured me something with poison, |
| με πότισες φαρμάκι | me potises farmaki | you poured me something with poison, |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | you dark one. |
| Τα ολόμαυρα σου μάτια | ta olomavra sou matia | Your deep black eyes |
| με κάνουνε χίλια κομμάτια | me kanoune hilia komatia | [shattered] me into a thousand pieces, |
| με κάνουνε χίλια κομμάτια | me kanoune hilia komatia | [shattered] me into a thousand pieces, |
| Τα ολόμαυρα σου μάτια | ta olomavra sou matia | your deep black eyes. |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | You dark one, |
| με πότισες φαρμάκι | me potises farmaki | you poured me something with poison, |
| με πότισες φαρμάκι | me potises farmaki | you poured me something with poison, |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | you dark one. |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | You dark one, |
| μ' έπιασε μεράκι | m' epiase meraki | I have yearning, |
| έλα 'ως εδώ | ela 'os edo | come here ποw, |
| Που σε λαχταρώ | pou se lahtaro | as I adore you. |
| Τα ολόμαυρα σου μάτια | ta olomavra sou matia | Your deep black eyes |
| με κάνουνε χίλια κομμάτια | me kanoune hilia komatia | [shattered] me into a thousand pieces, |
| με κάνουνε χίλια κομμάτια | me kanoune hilia komatia | [shattered] me into a thousand pieces, |
| Τα ολόμαυρα σου μάτια | ta olomavra sou matia | your deep black eyes. |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | You dark one, |
| με πότισες φαρμάκι | me potises farmaki | you poured me something with poison, |
| με πότισες φαρμάκι | me potises farmaki | you poured me something with poison, |
| Βρε μελαχρινάκι | vre melahrinaki | you dark one. |
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- "Melahrinaki" refers to a dark-haired, black-eyed woman; i.e., a brunette. Another meaning of it can be dark-skinned woman.
Translations of
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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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