Paparizou, determined to succeed and fulfill her dreams of being an entertainer, joined her childhood friend and fellow Swede-Greek Nikos Panagiotidis, at the age of seventeen, to form the band Antique. The duo quickly signed their first record label contract, with the Swedish record label Bonnier. In 2001, they represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest, in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the song “(I would) Die for you”, and came 3rd in the final. This was a historical day in Greece, since this was the country's best placing ever in the contest. The single went triple platinum in Greece, which was a rare achievement for a CD-single, and Antique were rewarded for that success.
Despite the group's success, Antique broke up in 2003 on good terms, as the band had "run its natural course," and Paparizou set about going solo. She signed a solo recording contract with Sony Music, and, in December 2003, released her first solo single, "Anapantites klisis" (later released in English as "Don't Want you here anymore"). The single sales were strong, and it received a gold certification in Greece.
Because of her popularity in Greece, where she ended up spending more and more time, Paparizou was offered to represent the country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, in Kiev, Ukraine. She performed "My Number One", "Let's Get Wild" and "OK" in the Greek national final, with "My Number One"' winning the televote (there was also the song called "The Light in our Soul", but it was later disqualified due to being released prior to the contest, thus breaking the rules). She won the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 and brought the contest to Greece for the first time in the contest's history.
She has released 5 solo albums: "Protereotita" (2004), "Iparhi logos" (2006), "The Game of Love (2006)", "Vrisko to logo na zo (2008)" and "Giro apo t'oneiro" (2010).
Heroes
Elena Paparizou Lyrics
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The passion and action you take me through
I'm living it, I'm loving it
This is where the dreams come alive
A shooting star in the night
Para siempre
Viva los heroes
To all the heroes the rush of emotions
Hitting us high and low, aeyah let's go
To all the heroes, we celebrate our nations
Letting the whole world know, aeyah let's go
To all the heroes
Emotions are rushing out of control
A notion touching my body and soul
Can't fight it, can't hide it
Everything I'm feeling inside
Reflects the gold in your eyes
To all the heroes
Νίκες για πάντα
Viva los heroes, the rush of emotions
Hitting us high and low, aeyah let's go
Viva los heroes, we celebrate our nations
Letting the whole world know, aeyah let's go
Viva los heroes
Para siempre
Viva los heroes
Viva los heroes, the rush of emotions
Hitting us high and low, aeyah let's go
Viva los heroes, we celebrate our nations
Letting the whole world know, aeyah let's go
To all the heroes the rush of emotions
Hitting us high and low, aeyah let's go
To all the heroes, we celebrate our nations
Letting the whole world know, aeyah let's go
To all the heroes
The lyrics of Elena Paparizou's song, "Heroes," celebrate those who are passionate and take action to make their dreams come alive. The song speaks to the rush of emotions that comes with pursuing one's goals, with the lyrics praising those who embody this spirit as "heroes." The chorus repeatedly exclaims "Viva los heroes," emphasizing the importance of these individuals and the impact they have on the world.
The first verse highlights the power of desire and passion, describing them as a fire that burns within the listener. The lyrics suggest that the person the singer is addressing is taking her on a journey, leading her to experience "everything I'm feeling inside." The second verse delves further into the emotional impact of pursuing one's dreams, with the lyrics describing the feeling as touching both the body and the soul.
Overall, "Heroes" celebrates the idea of individuals who are actively pursuing their dreams and making positive change in the world. The song emphasizes the importance of passion, action, and emotion in this pursuit, and encourages listeners to join in celebrating those who embrace these values.
Line by Line Meaning
Desire, the fire is all in you
The source of passion and energy lies within you
The passion and action you take me through
You inspire me with your strong emotions and deeds
I'm living it, I'm loving it
I'm fully experiencing and enjoying this moment
This is where the dreams come alive
This is the place where hopes and aspirations become real
A shooting star in the night
A bright and fleeting moment that captures the imagination
To all the heroes the rush of emotions
A tribute to all those who inspire strong feelings and admiration
Hitting us high and low, aeyah let's go
Bringing intense emotions that affect us deeply; let's embrace it
We celebrate our nations
We take pride in our countries and their achievements
Letting the whole world know, aeyah let's go
Sharing our joy and enthusiasm with people everywhere; let's do it
Emotions are rushing out of control
Strong feelings are overwhelming and hard to contain
A notion touching my body and soul
An idea or feeling that deeply affects me physically and emotionally
Can't fight it, can't hide it
Unable to resist or conceal my emotions
Everything I'm feeling inside
All the emotions that are welling up within me
Reflects the gold in your eyes
The intensity and value of my feelings are a reflection of your passion
Νίκες για πάντα
Victories forever
Viva los heroes
Long live the heroes
Para siempre
Forever
Contributed by Austin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.