According to translated lyrics from Genius and other community sources, the song explores the shock of a sudden breakup and the realization of a partner's hidden nature:
While Irini Merkouri’s version remains the most well-known, the phrase and theme have appeared in other Greek works:
(Greek: "Που να φανταστώ") is a prominent track by the Greek pop and laïko singer Irini Merkouri , featured on her 2005 album Aneta . The title translates to "How could I have imagined" and serves as a classic example of modern Greek dance-pop with traditional rhythmic influences. Musical Style and Context pou_na_fantasto
The song is categorized within the and Pop-Dance genres. It was released during a peak era for Greek commercial pop, characterized by upbeat arrangements paired with lyrics centered on emotional turmoil and dramatic romantic shifts. Lyrical Themes
The verses reflect on how the couple once lived purely for each other, wearing the same clothes and frequenting the same bars, emphasizing how deep the eventual betrayal felt. According to translated lyrics from Genius and other
Remains one of her most streamed and requested hits in concert lineups alongside other legends like Vassilis Karras.
The central hook ("Pou na fantasto...") expresses disbelief that a partner would "explode" or "go crazy" and start selling lies about their shared history. It was released during a peak era for
Another Greek artist, Xryspa, uses the phrase in her song "Mou Kanei Plaka o Theos" to describe the disbelief of falling in love again just after deciding to stay single. Irini Merkouri - Shazam