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Μάτια Μου Όμορφα
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the Greek song "Matia Mou Omorfa" (Μάτια Μου Όμορφα), which was originally sung by Antonis Kardamilis and later by Evita Sereti and Hristos Holidis. 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 the SingersAntonis Kardamilis, the original artist, is Greek Roma. Evita Sereti, who later recorded this song, is also Greek Roma. Hristos Holidis is Pontian Anatolian Greek. |
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Song: Matia Mou Omorfa (My Beautiful Eyes), 2012 Lyrics: Stavros Pazaredzis Music: Stavros Pazaredzis Original Artist: Antonis Kardamilis Has Also Been Recorded By:
Dance Style:
Album: An Akoma M' Agapas (If You Still Love Me), 2012 |
Τραγούδι: Μάτια Μου Όμορφα, 2012 Στίχοι: Σταύρος Παζαρεντζης Μουσική: Σταύρος Παζαρεντζης Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Αντώνης Καρδαμίλης Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:
Χορός: Οριεντάλ, Χορό Της Κοιλιάς, Ανατολίτικο Χορό, Τσιφτετέλι, Τσιφτετέλια, Χανούμικο, Κελικός Χορός Άλμπουμ: Αν Ακόμα Μ' Αγαπάς |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
| Με τη' ματιά σου | me ti' matia sou | With your glance, |
| όλο το κόσμο τον μαγεύεις | olo to kosmo ton mayevis | you enchant the entire world. |
| έτσι και εμένα έχεις κάνει σαν τρελό | etsi ke emena ehis kani san trelo | And that's how you made me crazy. |
| και αν η καρδιά μου | ke an ee kardia mou | And even if my heart |
| σταματήσει να χτυπάει | stamatisi na htipai | stops beating, |
| εγώ θα σ' αγαπώ | ego tha s' agapo | I will love you. |
| και αν η καρδιά μου | ke an ee kardia mou | And even if my heart |
| σταματήσει να χτυπάει | stamatisi na htipai | stops beating, |
| εγώ θα σ' αγαπώ | ego tha s' agapo | I will love you. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου μαγεμένα | matia mou mayemena | my majestic eyes, |
| μαζί σου εγώ θα ζω | mazi sou ego tha zo | together with you I will live |
| ζωή παραμυθένια | zoi paramithenia | a fairy tale life. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
μάτια μου αγαπημένα |
matia mou agapimena | my lovable eyes, |
| μεσ' στο σκοτάδι είσαι | mes' sto skotadi ise | in the dark |
| φως εσύ για μένα | fos esi ya mena | you are light for me. |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| Με τη' ματιά σου | me ti' matia sou | With your glance, |
| όλο το κόσμο τον μαγεύεις | olo to kosmo ton mayevis | you enchant the whole world. |
| έτσι και εγώ για σένα | etsi ke ego ya sena | That's why for you, |
| σβήνω σαν κερί | svino san keri | I go out like a candle. |
| και τη' ζωή μου αν χρειαστεί θα στην χαρίσω | ke ti' zoi mou an hriasti tha stin hariso | And if needed, I will give my life |
| για ένα σου φιλί | ya ena sou fili | for one of your kisses. |
| και τη' ζωή μου αν χρειαστεί θα στην χαρίσω | ke ti' zoi mou an hriasti tha stin hariso | And if needed, I will give my life |
| για ένα σου φιλί | ya ena sou fili | for one of your kisses. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου μαγεμένα | matia mou mayemena | my majestic eyes, |
| μαζί σου εγώ θα ζω | mazi sou ego tha zo | together with you I will live |
| ζωή παραμυθένια | zoi paramithenia | a fairy tale life. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου αγαπημένα | matia mou agapimena | my lovable eyes, |
| μεσ' στο σκοτάδι είσαι | mes' sto skotadi ise | in the dark |
| φως εσύ για μένα | fos esi ya mena | you are light for me. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου μαγεμένα | matia mou mayemena | my majestic eyes, |
| μαζί σου εγώ θα ζω | mazi sou ego tha zo | together with you I will live |
| ζωή παραμυθένια | zoi paramithenia | a fairy tale life. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου αγαπημένα | matia mou agapimena | my lovable eyes, |
| μεσ' στο σκοτάδι είσαι | mes' sto skotadi ise | in the dark |
| φως εσύ για μένα | fos esi ya mena | you are light for me. |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
| μάτια | matia | Eyes. |
| μάτια μου μαγεμένα | matia mou mayemena | My majestic eyes, |
| ζωή παραμυθένια | zoi paramithenia | a fairy tale life. |
| μάτια | matia | Eyes. |
| μάτια μου αγαπημένα | matia mou agapimena | My lovable eyes. |
| μεσ' στο σκοτάδι είσαι | mes' sto skotadi ise | In the dark, |
| φως εσύ για μένα | fos esi ya mena | you are light for me. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου μαγεμένα | matia mou mayemena | my majestic eyes, |
| μαζί σου εγώ θα ζω | mazi sou ego tha zo | together with you I will live |
| ζωή παραμυθένια | zoi paramithenia | a fairy tale life. |
| Μάτια μου όμορφα | matia mou omorfa | My beautiful eyes, |
| μάτια μου αγαπημένα | matia mou agapimena | my lovable eyes, |
| μεσ' στο σκοτάδι είσαι | mes' sto skotadi ise | in the dark |
| φως εσύ για μένα | fos esi ya mena | you are light for me. |
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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