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It mentions taking an olive branch (symbol of peace) and a sprig of jasmine from the island.

The lyrics were written by Leonidas Malenis , with music composed by Giorgos Kotsonis .

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The chorus offers a blessing for a "young man" (pallikaraki) to find love and roses in his path wherever he goes.

The track was originally composed around 1970. It mentions taking an olive branch (symbol of

While first performed by Elena Nikita, Maria Douraki's rendition remains a definitive version often found in Official Audio releases on YouTube . Lyrical Themes The lyrics are rich with symbolic imagery of Cyprus:

One of the most striking lines asks "Charos" (Death) not to touch the subject while they seek their "nest" or home, reflecting the historical anxieties of the region. The track was originally composed around 1970

The song is part of a broader collection of works by Douraki that explore Greek and Cypriot identity. It was even released as a , paired with the track "Pikra Ta Vrachia," as documented on Discogs .