I Kivotos
Ελένη Βιτάλη Lyrics

The song "I Kivotos" by Ελένη Βιτάλη is about the singer's life and identity. The singer reveals that she was born in "the ark" (Kivotos), alongside other animals, describing herself as a both innocent and demonic being. She was given a "mafia girl" as her dowry, which she will hit with all her power, indicating her strength and power. The singer then reveals that she is a part of her machine and her son is an interchangeable part, implying that her identity is tied to the material world and the labor market. She also reveals that she was born with a hidden motive in her heart, bearing grudges against those who underestimate her and have wronged her. Despite the pride she feels being born in this way, the singer also concedes that they were never allowed to speak about their birth, creating a sense that they were oppressed. The song concludes with the repeated chorus, emphasizing the idea that the singer and her son are both the highest-quality replacement parts of the machine.

The lyrics of the song suggest a theme of capitalism and identity. The singer's identity is defined by their labor and their relation to the machine. The singer seems to embrace their role as an interchangeable part, but there is also a hint of frustration and oppression ["they were never allowed to speak"]. The song seems to critique the way the individual is defined by their relation to the capitalist machine and how their identity is tied to their marketability.