CYPRUS has become a colony once more, this time of Europe, or at least according to the lyrics of a new song by journalist and poet Leonidas Malenis says.
The song sees Malenis re-unite with singer Stavros Hadjisavvas, who performed the song ‘Welcome Friends To Cyprus’ which was one of the many songs dedicated to Cyprus’ EU presidency.
“The song speaks for itself,” Malenis told the Cyprus Mail. “Through it I tried to describe my grief at becoming a colony once again”.
Malenis said his inspiration came from Brussels. “Our new conquerors in Brussels are the powerful nations led by Germany now, and it so sad to see our island fall victim to these nations that are taking advantage of our current economic problems,” he added.
Hadjisavvas echoed Malenis’ view and said it was an honour to interpret Malenis’ lyrics. “The song is a protest against the powers that wish to colonise Cyprus again,” he said.
“We are hearing fairytales from various sources that the Europeans are here to help us and to save us but it is not the truth,” Hadjisavvas added. “The people of Cyprus should be troubled by what is going on around them right now and placing the finger of blame squarely on the shoulders of the politicians who keep feeding us lies,” he continued. “If this is the Europe we were promised then we don’t want any part of it,” he concluded.
The song begins by describing how Cyprus has become a colony of Europe but that it will never call it mother. The song also includes a sample from the anthem of the EU, Ode To Joy by Beethoven.
Malenis insists the use of the German composer’s work is not ironic and that he has the utmost respect for Beethoven and his music.
“We frown upon football hooligans from England yet we love the work of Shakespeare,” he said. “We love the work of Beethoven but frown upon German politicians like Angela Merkel,” he added.
Malenis’ song Colony of Europe can be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtZh2OYDmm0&feature=youtu.be or on the link below
Stavros Hadjisavvas and Leonidas Malenis recording Colony of Europe