Tien Afto
(What Is Love?)

"Tien Afto" is a beautiful love song, sung in Greek, that has been popular among belly dancers for many years. Its lyrical rhythm makes it especially well-suited for veil work. The translation that appears here on this web page was provided by Harry Saroyan, one of the musicians who has recorded this song.

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Lyrics

What is this thing called love, what is it?
What is it that secretly drives our hearts
With so much nostalgia?
What is this thing called love, what is it, what is it?
It's a smile, a tear, sun and rain and
The end of the start of our lives.
Never, never has a wise man found the answer
And the explanation to give us yet.
What is this thing called love, what is it, what is it?
That makes us to sing the song ...

I love you
I love you
I love you

Where to Get Recordings of this Song

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Artist: Harry Saroyan CD Title: Saroyan Sings an Oriental Bouquet Saroyan Mastercrafts P.O. Box 2056 Riverside, CA 92516 Phone: (+1) (909) 276-9925 or (+1) (909) 783-2050 Fax (+1) (909) 276-8510 E-Mail: zilsusa@aol.com Web Site: www.saroyanzils.com

About the Translator

Many thanks to Harry Saroyan for providing this translation to this web site! Harry Saroyan, owner of Saroyan Mastercrafts, Inc., is a master craftsman who makes finger cymbals and costume coins as well as a popular recording artist. With his popularity and expertise in the belly dance communities, he is continually invited to perform at and be the Master of Ceremonies for events as well as judge belly dance competitions. Harry's love, devotion and contributions to Middle Eastern Arts have made him very popular with belly dancers throughout the Los Angeles area who have the good fortune to work with him locally as well as with dancers worldwide who have enjoyed his finger cymbals, coins, and music.

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