George originally hails from Thessaloniki, the largest city of northern Greece. He was first introduced to music at the very young age of 4, when he was already training to play the piano! After developing his skills composing and producing his own tracks, George moved to New York City to pursue a degree in music technology. While attending courses to obtain the NYU's degree, he concluded his first commercial record release on UK's Low Pressings label around the beginning of 1999. Very soon, he joined the UCMG NY artist roster, decision that allowed him to release various singles for Plastic City - including his critically acclaimed debut album "Life".
Meanwhile, George had to return to Greece to do his military service for the Greek army! It was however this obligation that gave him the opportunity to found his own label "Swift Records" in 2001. Since then, things got in a row for G.Pal who still manages to compile various "tasks" at the same time, including:
The tireless production material for his own label, through the intense cooperation with Klik Records - inside Greece - and Intergroove UK - outside Greece.
The radio show for Athens' "Best 92.6" (www.bestradio.gr) radio station every Saturday night from 1-2 after midnight.
The monthly residency at LUV club in Athens, alongside his wife Anna Maria Harokopou (aka A.M.X.) and the rest of Swift Recs' friends - Christian Cambas, Stel, Nick & John Dalagelis, Mikele, DJ Tim, Mr. Roussos and others...and last, but not least...
The family! Especially, his daughter Maria Eleni, whom he keeps calling the "meaning of my life"...
After Life
G-Pal Lyrics
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Me and her sister had somethin' goin' on (Ayo, would you listen to me motherfucker?)
I reach my peak, I can't speak
Call my nigga Cheek, tell him that my will is weak (Ayo c'mon nigga, cut that)
I'm sick of niggaz lyin', I'm sick of bitches hawkin' (Ayo, yoyo Big, ayo chill)
Matter of fact, I'm sick of talkin '
(Ayo Big, ayo BIG!!)
Damn! We was supposed to rule the world baby
We was unstoppable!
The shit can't be over, no
The shit can't be over man
I know you hear me nigga
I know you hear me
You got too much livin' to do
Too much unfinished business
It ain't over
Live your life
The above lyrics are actually not from G-Pal's song "After Life", but from The Notorious B.I.G.'s song "Suicidal Thoughts". These lyrics are expressive of intense emotional turmoil and regret, where the singer is contemplating suicide after hitting a low point in his life. The song is filled with dark and raw emotions, which portray the struggles of an artist who has achieved everything he ever dreamed of only to realise the emptiness and pain associated with fame and success.
In the first verse, the singer talks about his affair with his partner's sister and how he has lost his will to live. In the second verse, he becomes increasingly frustrated with the constant lies and betrayals that surround him. Finally, in the third verse, he questions his own existence and the value of his life as he expresses his desire to end his own life.
The song has been praised as a masterpiece in storytelling and is often cited as The Notorious B.I.G's most profound and introspective track. The lyrics give us an insight into the artist's innermost feelings and thoughts, which are relatable to many people dealing with depression and life struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Previously on Ready to Die
Recapping past events
Me and her sister had somethin' goin' on (Ayo, would you listen to me motherfucker?)
Confessing to an affair, interrupting a listener
I reach my peak, I can't speak
Achieving greatness and being speechless
Call my nigga Cheek, tell him that my will is weak (Ayo c'mon nigga, cut that)
Asking for help, telling someone to stop interrupting
I'm sick of niggaz lyin', I'm sick of bitches hawkin' (Ayo, yoyo Big, ayo chill)
Tired of deception and harassment, interrupting someone to calm down
Matter of fact, I'm sick of talkin '
No longer interested in speaking
Damn! We was supposed to rule the world baby
Expressing disappointment about unfulfilled expectations
We was unstoppable!
Believing in the power of oneself
The shit can't be over, no
Refusing to accept defeat or death
The shit can't be over man
Emphasizing that life must continue
I know you hear me nigga
Addressing someone who may be listening
I know you hear me
Reiterating the previous statement
You got too much livin' to do
Reminding someone that they have a lot of life ahead of them
Too much unfinished business
Pointing out unresolved matters
It ain't over
Affirming that life is not done yet
Live your life
Encouraging someone to continue living and thriving
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN JORDAN, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, SEAN COMBS
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