Elli Kokkinou (Greek:Ελλη Κοκκίνου) was born in Athens, Greece. She is one … Read Full Bio ↴Elli Kokkinou (Greek:Ελλη Κοκκίνου) was born in Athens, Greece. She is one of the most popular singers in Greece today. She has performed together with Greek music stars such as Anna Vissi, Glykeria, Paschalis Terzis, Tolis Voskopoulos, Kalomoira.

In 1994 she moved to the United States to study music at the Musicians Institute of Technology. In 1996, Elli released two albums under the label of Sony Music but without a remarkable success.

In 2003, she started collaborating with popular song writter Phoebus, and released the album "Sto kokkino" (In red). This album was one of the most successful releases in Greece for that year, reaching a double-platinum status. The album was also a great success in neighboring Turkey. Elli Kokkinou has also performed with Giorgos Mazonakis in the song Masai which made it into the Greek top ten.

Den Tin Palevo
Elli Kokkinou Lyrics

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Δεν την παλεύω μακριά σου

Απ' τη μέρα που έχεις φύγει εγώ
Έχω σταματήσει να λειτουργώ
Στο μυαλό μου υπάρχεις μόνο εσύ
Η ζωή χωρίς εσένα μισή

Νύχτες που δεν περνάνε

Καρδιές που σπάνε
Σαν το γυαλί
Κι αν πονάμε κι οι δύο
Φταίει τ' αντίο που έχουμε πει
Γι' αυτό σου λέω

Δεν την παλεύω μακριά σου
Κοντεύω να τρελαθώ
Θέλω να είμαι κοντά σου
Κοντά σου θέλω να ζω
Δεν την παλεύω μακριά σου
Κοντεύω να τρελαθώ
Θέλω να είμαι κοντά σου
Κοντά σου θέλω να ζω

Δε μου κάνει κέφι τίποτα πια
Όλα μοιάζουν εντελώς βαρετά
Τελευταία σπίτι μου έχω κλειστεί
Περιμένοντας να 'ρθεις εσύ

Νύχτες που δεν περνάνε
Καρδιές που σπάνε
Σαν το γυαλί
Κι αν πονάμε κι οι δύο
Φταίει τ' αντίο που έχουμε πει
Γι' αυτό σου λέω

Δεν την παλεύω μακριά σου
Κοντεύω να τρελαθώ
Θέλω να είμαι κοντά σου
Κοντά σου θέλω να ζω
Δεν την παλεύω μακριά σου
Κοντεύω να τρελαθώ

Θέλω να είμαι κοντά σου
Κοντά σου θέλω να ζω

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elli Kokkinou's song "Den Tin Palevo" (I Can't Stand Being Away from You) express the singer's longing and inability to cope with the absence of a loved one. From the day they left, the singer has stopped functioning and their mind is consumed only with thoughts of the person they miss. Life without them feels empty and broken-hearted, causing pain for both parties involved. The chorus emphasizes the desperation and madness that ensue from being apart, expressing the singer's desire to be close to their loved one and live their life together.

The verses describe the singer's state of mind, where nothing brings joy or excitement anymore, and everything feels dull and boring. They have locked themselves in their own home, waiting for the person they long for to come back. The repetition of the lines in the chorus intensifies the longing and emotional struggle experienced, highlighting the singer's almost desperate need to be reunited with their loved one.

Overall, this song portrays the emotions of longing, heartbreak, and the overwhelming desire to be with someone who is deeply missed. It captures the pain and emptiness felt when separated from a loved one and highlights the emotional toll it takes on the individual.

Line by Line Meaning

Δεν την παλεύω μακριά σου
I can't handle being away from you

Απ' τη μέρα που έχεις φύγει εγώ
Since the day you left, I

Έχω σταματήσει να λειτουργώ
have stopped functioning

Στο μυαλό μου υπάρχεις μόνο εσύ
You are the only one in my mind

Η ζωή χωρίς εσένα μισή
Life without you is half

Νύχτες που δεν περνάνε
Endless nights

Καρδιές που σπάνε
Hearts that break

Σαν το γυαλί
Like glass

Κι αν πονάμε κι οι δύο
And if we both hurt

Φταίει τ' αντίο που έχουμε πει
It's the goodbye we have said that's to blame

Γι' αυτό σου λέω
That's why I'm telling you