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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Ti Thelis Apo 'Menane" (Τι Θέλεις Από 'Μένανε), which was sung by Stelios Kazantzidis. 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 Stelios Kazantzidis

The legendary Stelios Kazantzidis was born August 29, 1931 in Athens Greece, specifically Nea Ionia. He is among the most beloved musicians of our time. His music and words never get old. He was of Asia Minor and Pondian (Greek Anatolian) descent. Stelios or, as many love to call him, Stelara, was also loved due to his character and simplicity in life. Sadly, he did not make much from profit from his career as he was taken advantage of.

Stelios' music is all about love, immigration, pain, refugee, and poverty as is most music of this time. He is considered one of the fathers of Laiko music. Stelara has touched many people's lives. He remained so humble and simple until cancer took his last breath in 2001.

“I sing for the poor, the immigrants and the suffering people… generally for the lower social classes. They can’t go to the expensive night clubs. They buy my discs and they regard them as their Gospels.” – Stelios Kazantzidis

Personal notes by the translator:

The music of Stelios Kazantzidis is very dear to my heart. My grandmother and grandfather were often referred to as the young Kazantzidis and Marinella, while singing at family gatherings. Marinella was Stelios' first wife, and his biggest love.

If you want to impress Greeks, you need to remember Stelios' name. As much as Princess Diana was loved, so was Stelios. People cry black tears to his music.

Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source.

Song: Ti Thelis Apo 'Menane (What Do You Want from Me?), 1975

Greek Lyrics: Pithagoras Papastamatiou

Music: Mohamed el-Mougy and Hristos Nikolopoulos

Original Artist: Stelios Kazantzidis

Has Also Been Recorded By:

• Abdel Halim Hafez, in Arabic ("Resala Men Taht El Maa")

Dance Style: Belly Dancing

Album: Iparho (I Exist)

Τραγούδι: Τι Θέλεις Από 'Μένανε, 1975

Στίχοι: Πυθαγόρας Παπασταματίου

Μουσική: Μοχαμεντ Ελ Μουγκι – Χρήστος Νικολόπουλος

Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Στέλιος Καζαντζίδης

Άλλοι Ερμηνευτές:

• Άμπντελ Ηαλιμ Ηαφεζ, Στα Αραβικά ("Ρεσαλα")

Χορός: Οριεντάλ, Χορό Της Κοιλιάς, Ανατολίτικος Χορός, Τσιφτετέλι, Χανούμικο, Κελικός Χορός

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