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).
The Game Of Love
Elena Paparizou Lyrics
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Sing In Japanese, I would dress up as your geisha
Capture all the stars, paint your portrait on the Great Sphinx
Walk to Africa, if I knew you'd be there waiting
Na-ni-na-ni, hey-nu-ney
Don't run away honey
Ni-na-ni, hey-nu-ney
There's no shame, shame, shame in the game of love
Gonna get you good, gonna knock on wood 'cause
I'll fight for you in the name of love
That's the game of love
Sing it
Dive among the sharks, I would wrestle alligators
Learn some martial arts, if you needed me to save ya
Dance on broken glass, turn the rivers into fire
Anything you ask 'cause your wish is my desire
Na-ni-na-ni, hey-nu-ney
It's here to miss honey
Ni-na-ni, hey-nu-ney
That's what it is 'cause
There's no shame, shame, shame in the game of love
Gonna get you good, gonna knock on wood 'cause
I'll fight for you in the name of love
That's the game of love
Sing it
Like a hawk in the sky I've been watching you tight
I've been watching you close never out of my sight
Like a thief in the dark sneaking into your heart
I'll come take it away, make you beg me to stay
There's no shame, shame, shame in the game of love
Gonna get you good, gonna knock on wood 'cause
I'll fight for you in the name of love
That's the game of love
Sing it
There's no shame, shame, shame in the game of love
Gonna get you good, gonna knock on wood 'cause
I'll fight for you in the name of love
That's the game of love
The lyrics of Elena Paparizou's song "The game of love" describe the lengths the singer is willing to go for love. The song is a declaration of the singer's commitment to their love interest. They are willing to do anything and everything to win their affections. From swimming across seven seas and climbing the Himalayas to dressing up as a Japanese geisha and capturing all the stars, the singer is ready to go to any extent to show their devotion to their partner. The lyrics also suggest that the singer can protect their love if needed. They are ready to dive among sharks and wrestle alligators and also learn martial arts if it is necessary to save their love.
The chorus is a declaration of the singer's commitment to their love, claiming that there is no shame in the game of love. They are ready to fight for their partner in the name of love. The lyrics are a powerful message that there are no limits to what someone will do for love, and it is a game worth playing. The song has a catchy tune and a strong beat that adds to the power of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Swim the seven seas, I would climb the Himalayas
I am willing to go to any extent and overcome any obstacle just for you
Sing In Japanese, I would dress up as your geisha
I am ready to do anything to please and entertain you
Capture all the stars, paint your portrait on the Great Sphinx
I will even do something that is impossible to make you feel special
Walk to Africa, if I knew you'd be there waiting
I will go to the ends of the earth just to be with you
Na-ni-na-ni, hey-nu-ney
Nonsense words conveying emotion and excitement
Don't run away honey
Please don't leave me
Make no mistake 'cause
Be aware and understand what I mean
There's no shame, shame, shame in the game of love
When it comes to love, there is nothing to be ashamed of
Gonna get you good, gonna knock on wood 'cause
I am going to do my best and hope for good luck
I'll fight for you in the name of love
I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep you in my life
Sing it
Expressing excitement and anticipation for what's to come
Dive among the sharks, I would wrestle alligators
I am not afraid of danger if it means protecting you
Learn some martial arts, if you needed me to save ya
I will improve myself to ensure your safety and well-being
Dance on broken glass, turn the rivers into fire
I will endure any pain or difficulty if it means being with you
Anything you ask 'cause your wish is my desire
I am ready and willing to fulfill any request you may have
It's here to miss honey
Something may be confusing or hard to understand
That's what it is 'cause
That's simply how things are
Like a hawk in the sky I've been watching you tight
I am always keeping an eye on you, looking out for you
I've been watching you close never out of my sight
I am always aware of what's going on with you
Like a thief in the dark sneaking into your heart
I am trying to win your heart in a subtle and sneaky way
I'll come take it away, make you beg me to stay
I will steal your heart and leave you wanting me even more
Contributed by Benjamin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.