Δεν σε θέλω πια - Σμυρνέϊκο / De se thelo pia - Traditional song of Greek Smyrna

Continuing our exploration of the songs of Greek Smyrna, Δεν σε θέλω πια, (I Don't Want You Anymore), is another of the most famous songs of Greek Smyrna, and a personal favourite. As with many of the songs of Greek Smyrna, it details a relationship between a man and a woman, and how this has gone awry as of late.

In its light-hearted and philosophical way, it describes how even though there still exists an attraction between the two people in the song, not even feminine wiles on the lady's part can save them, as the man is in love with another woman, a which fact he refers to without even batting an eyelid! 

This is a seemingly simplistic song which invites the listener to revel in its cheeky antics but which, below the surface, like all the songs of Greek Smyrna, is tremendously observant of human nature, and gives an insight into how the Greek people of Smyrna saw life in all its various spheres.