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.
Giati Na Ipohoro
Elli Kokkinou Lyrics
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Εγώ για χρόνια περνούσα φριχτά
Κι εσύ πάντα γυρνούσες στις έξι
Μα εγώ τα μάτια τα είχα κλειστά
Εγώ κρυβόμουν σχεδόν στη σκιά σου
Εγώ φοβόμουν την κάθε στιγμή
Κι εσύ με νεύρα να θες τα δικά σου
Και να με πνίγουν τα βράδια οι λυγμοί
Πρέπει τώρα ν' αντιδράσω
Δεν αντέχω θα ξεσπάσω
Δεν μπορώ ν' αλλάξω γνώμη
Πάψε να ζητάς συγγνώμη
Γιατί να υποχωρώ και να συγχωρώ
Ό, τι κάνεις κι ό,τι λες
Γιατί να υποχωρώ και να ανεχτώ
Τόσες συμβουλές
Γιατί να υποχωρώ λες και δεν μπορώ
Να σε διώξω τελικά
Γιατί να υποχωρώ φεύγω από 'δω
Δεν αντέχω πια
Εγώ για χρόνια να υπάρχω για σένα
Εγώ για χρόνια να κλαίω φριχτά
Κι εσύ να βρίζεις για όλα εμένα
Κι εγώ να βλέπω τα λάθη σωστά
Πρέπει τώρα ν' αντιδράσω
Δεν αντέχω θα ξεσπάσω
Δεν μπορώ ν' αλλάξω γνώμη
Πάψε να ζητάς συγγνώμη
Γιατί να υποχωρώ και να συγχωρώ
Ό, τι κάνεις κι ό,τι λες
Γιατί να υποχωρώ και να ανεχτώ
Τόσες συμβουλές
Γιατί να υποχωρώ λες και δεν μπορώ
Να σε διώξω τελικά
Γιατί να υποχωρώ φεύγω από 'δω
Δεν αντέχω πια
In the lyrics of Elli Kokkinou's song "Giati Na Ipohoro," the singer reflects on a past relationship characterized by silence, fear, and emotional turmoil. The singer confesses to having remained silent for years, enduring terrifying experiences while the other person always returned at six o'clock, but the singer had closed their eyes to reality. The singer hid in the shadow of their partner, constantly fearing each moment, while the partner pursued their own desires, causing the singer to suffocate in tears at night.
The chorus of the song highlights a turning point in the singer's emotions. They express the need to react and cannot withstand the situation any longer, feeling the urge to explode emotionally. The singer rejects the idea of changing their mind and refuses to continue forgiving and accommodating the other person's behavior, urging them to stop asking for forgiveness.
The verses that follow delve deeper into the singer's internal struggle and their decision to no longer tolerate mistreatment or manipulation. They question why they should continue to retreat and forgive, accepting the other person's actions and words without standing up for themselves. The singer realizes their own strength and finally decides to leave, unable to bear the situation any longer.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the years spent crying and enduring mistreatment for the other person, who would blame and criticize them for everything. Despite this, the singer starts to see the mistakes clearly and acknowledges the need to react and stand up for themselves. The emotional intensity builds as the singer reaches a breaking point and decides to no longer accept apologies or continue sacrificing their own well-being for the sake of the relationship.
In conclusion, Elli Kokkinou's "Giati Na Ipohoro" portrays a powerful narrative of self-realization, asserting boundaries, and reclaiming personal strength in the face of a toxic relationship. The lyrics capture the emotional journey of breaking free from a cycle of silence, fear, and emotional manipulation, ultimately empowering the singer to take a stand and prioritize their own emotional well-being.
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