SYMI WIND
(Music and Lyrics by Steve McAndrew)
Verse 1
eyes straining Northwards to the jewel of the aegean sea
itchy feet longing to step once more on the isle where time runs free
via Panormitis or straight to the 'new town' shore
the smell of the herbs, the donkey's call, oh to be caressed once more
Chorus 1
(by the) SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND
Verse 2
bobbing like a cork at midnight on the waves of sesklia sound
contemplating the depths of all the friendships we have found
phosphor sparks fly from the bow and sparkle in the wake
"parakalo", "ena ouzo my friend", and "yamas" for old times sake
Chorus 2
(and the) SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND
Middle 8
we hope she staves off time's changing hours
though any friend of symi's will be a friend of ours
will be a true friend of ours
Chorus 3
(and that) SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND
Verse 3
we climb the kali strata to our rooms on chorio hill
the yialos waves crash wildly, while the pedi waves lie still
conversations with well-etched faces, toothless grins and symi wine
this love will last forever and will stand the test of time
Chorus 4
(fueled by the) SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND, SYMI WIND
OUTRO
Blow on forever.............Our SYMI WIND
Comment:- This version was a complete re-record that was finished and mixed on Symi on the thirteenth of September 2008 that included church bells and I think an overall improved recording due to better equipment.