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Που Περπατάς
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Pou Perpatas" (Που Περπατάς), which was sung by Natassa Theodoridou. 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 SongThose of us from regions that speak Greek, Arabic, and Turkish have exchanged countless songs with each other through licensing the music and creating lyrics in our own languages. These include both current pop music and classics. The song translated on this page is an example of one. Another song that uses the same melody as "Pou Perpatas" is the Raï song "Tellement n'Brick" in Arabic, by Algerian artist Faudel Belloua. In addition to being the artist who recorded the song, Faudel was also the lyricist who wrote the Arabic lyrics. It appeared in 1998 on his album Baïda. About Natassa TheodoridouNatassa Theodoridou was born in 1970. She launched her singing career in 1997 with her first album, which went platinum. Her next two albums also achieved platinum status, making her the only female Greek artist to have her first three albums all reach platinum status. In the years that followed, she continued performing shows in live music venues and recorded further albums. |
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Song: Pou Perpatas (Where Are You Walking To?) 1998 Lyrics: Eleni Yiannatsoulia Music: Gerald Toto, Samir Bouchakara Original Artist: Natassa Theodoridou Has Also Been Recorded By:
Dance Style: Belly Dance Album: Defteri Agapi (Second Love) |
Τραγούδι: Που Περπατάς, 1998 Στίχοι: Ελένη Γιαννατσούλια Μουσική: Τζεραλντ Τοτο, Σαμιρ Μπουτσακαρα Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Νατάσα Θεοδωρίδου Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:
Χορός: Οριεντάλ, Χορό Της Κοιλιάς, Ανατολίτικος Χορός, Τσιφτετέλι, Χανούμικο, Κελικός Χορός Άλμπουμ: Δεύτερη Αγάπη |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
| Πριν ξημερώσει η βραδιά |
prin ximerosi ee vradia | Before the dawn breaks. |
| ψάχνω τον ήχο απ' τα κλειδιά |
psahno ton iho ap' ta klidia | I'm listening for the sound of the keys. |
| η ώρα πια τρεις και εννιά |
ee ora pia trees ke enia | The time now 3 and 9, |
| κι εσύ ακόμα πουθενά |
ke esi akoma pouthena | and you are still nowhere. |
| ποιος ξέρει Θεέ μου που γυρνάς |
pios xeri The-e mou pou yirna | God knows where you are wandering to, |
| ποιο έργο βλέπεις και ξεχνάς | pio ergo vlepis k xehnas | what movie you are watching, and you are forgetting. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τόση ζωή, πώς την πετάς | tosi zoi, pos tin petas | such a life, how you throw it [away]. |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τι τρέχει και, δε μ' αγαπάς |
ti trehi ke, de m' agapas | What's going on, and you don't love me? |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς |
pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| θα πληγωθείς, εκεί που πας |
tha pligothis, eki pou pas | You will get hurt, wherever you go. |
| μετά θα κλαις, θα με ζητάς |
meta tha kles, tha me zitas | Later you will be crying, asking for me. |
| μα θα 'ναι πια αργά για μας | ma tha 'ne pia arga ya mas | Well, it will be [too] late for us. |
| Με πνίγουν σαν ωκεανοί |
me pnigoun san okeani | I'm being drowned like oceans. |
| φωτογραφίες και λυγμοί |
fotografies ke ligmi | Photographs and weeping. |
| εσύ απών και στη' σκηνή | esi apon ke sti' skini | You are absent from the scene, |
| κάτι ξενύχτες μου θυμοί |
kati xenihtes mou thimi | reminders of some late nights [until morning]. |
| Που περπατάς, και ποια φιλάς |
pou perpatas, ke pia filas | Where are you walking and who [which woman] are you kissing? |
| κορμί μου, που κατρακυλάς | kormi mou, pou katrakilas | My body, where do you fall? |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τόση ζωή, πώς την πετάς | tosi zoi, pos tin petas | such a life, how you throw it [away]. |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τι τρέχει και, δε μ' αγαπάς |
ti trehi ke, de m' agapas | What's going on, and you don't love me? |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς |
pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| θα πληγωθείς, εκεί που πας |
tha pligothis, eki pou pas | You will get hurt, wherever you go. |
| μετά θα κλαις, θα με ζητάς |
meta tha kles, tha me zitas | Later you will be crying, asking for me. |
| μα θα 'ναι πια αργά για μας | ma tha 'ne pia arga ya mas | Well, it will be [too] late for us. |
| Που περπατάς |
pou perpatas | Where are you walking to? |
| τι ψάχνεις, πες μου τι |
ti psahnis, pes mou ti | What are you searching for, tell me what? |
| με' στο βοριά |
me' sto voria | In the northern wind, |
| με φτερά από χαρτί |
me ftera apo harti | with wings made of paper? |
| Που περπατάς |
pou perpatas | Where are you walking to, |
| και δε' θέλεις να με δεις |
ke de' thelis na me dis | and you don't want to see me? |
| έλα εδώ |
ela edo | Come here. |
| τι σου φταίει να μου πεις | ti sou ftei na mou pis | What's bothering you? Tell me. |
| Χεεεεεεεη | Heeeeey | Heeeeey |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Instrumental |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τόση ζωή, πώς την πετάς | tosi zoi, pos tin petas | such a life, how you throw it [away]. |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τι τρέχει και, δε μ' αγαπάς |
ti trehi ke, de m' agapas | What's going on, and you don't love me? |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς |
pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| θα πληγωθείς, εκεί που πας |
tha pligothis, eki pou pas | You will get hurt, wherever you go. |
| μετά θα κλαις, θα με ζητάς |
meta tha kles, tha me zitas | Later you will be crying, asking for me. |
| μα θα 'ναι πια αργά για μας | ma tha 'ne pia arga ya mas | Well, it will be [too] late for us. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τόση ζωή, πώς την πετάς | tosi zoi, pos tin petas | such a life, how you throw it [away]. |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς | pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| τι τρέχει και, δε μ' αγαπάς |
ti trehi ke, de m' agapas | What's going on, and you don't love me? |
| Που περπατάς, που περπατάς |
pou perpatas, pou perpatas | Where are you walking, where are you walking? |
| θα πληγωθείς, εκεί που πας |
tha pligothis, eki pou pas | You will get hurt, wherever you go. |
| μετά θα κλαις, θα με ζητάς |
meta tha kles, tha me zitas | Later you will be crying, asking for me. |
| μα θα 'ναι πια αργά για μας | ma tha 'ne pia arga ya mas | Well, it will be [too] late for us. |
Translations of
Natassa Theodoridou's Songs On This Site
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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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