Dimitris Gogos, Bagianderas / Δημήτρης Γκόγκος, Μπαγιαντέρας

In some deserted street
deserted, in ruins
the first light of dawn finds me
far away from friends
and forgotten by everyone

And I cry like a small child
who has been left all alone

In this narrow street
narrow and darkened
I sing magical songs
and I think only
about what has been written by fate

In some deserted street
deserted, in ruins
now for my only companion
I have blackest loneliness
and I am waiting for you…

(translation: Eva Johanos)

As if my mind is enchanted it sets forth on wings
my every thought flies around you
I can find no peace even in my sleep
you, always, my princess I remember

In the tavern on the corner I drink for you
for your love I pour out rivers of tears
Pity me, little one and don’t leave me alone
since you know that I am pining away for you

Ach playful girl, stop now with your spite
and don’t shatter my poor heart into pieces
with one glance my way – ach, how I melt
with you, you know I forget every pain

(translation: Eva Johanos)

Αχ παιχνιδιάρα πάψε τώρα τα γινάτια
και μη μου κάνεις την καρδούλα μου κομμάτια
με μια ματιά σου σαν μου ρίχνεις αχ πώς λιώνω
μαζί σου ξέρεις τον ξεχνάω κάθε πόνο