1. Monika (b. Λεμονιά Χρι… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists known as Monika:
1. Monika (b. Λεμονιά Χριστοδούλου, 26 May 1986 & raised in Karpenisi, Greece), is an Athens, Greece artist. At five, she started playing the piano & at ten bought her first guitar. Then later, she joined an orchestra in order to take saxophone lessons that lasted 5 years. She can also play some accordion and drums. She used to be a member of her brother's band Serpentine where she did some vocals and played the electric guitar. A year later, she moved to Athens to study in the University (Department of Mathematics) and started recording some songs in her computer. At the same time, she became a member of Relevant Box where she played the saxophone and did backing vocals. In the summer of 2005, she recorded some stuff for My Wet Calvin and in February 2006 she recorded a saxophone piece for the band MENTA. Her first single "Over the Hill" was released in early May 2008 and her debut album Avatar in the 19th of the same month by Archangel Music.
Her debut album quickly became critically acclaimed in Greece, while still is having it's way of coming in the target area of listeners abroad Greece and becoming known.
Monika toured around Greece to support the release of Avatar with most of her shows being sold-out successes.
In May 12th, 2010 her second album Exit was released and she's having her second tour, only this time to support Exit.
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2. A bulgarian singer.
3. An English electronic music producer from Milton Keynes, now residing in south-east London. He's got his tune "Thunderstruck" released on Med School's New Blood 014 compilation.
4. MONIKA (모니카) born May 21, 1991 is a German-Korean soloist. She is the former leader of girl group Badkiz. She debuted with the group on March 24, 2014 and left in early 2018 to focus on her solo career. She made her solo debut on May 19th, 2016 with the digital single Goodbye.
5. A shoegaze, post-rock band from the USA.
Birds
Monika Lyrics
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They said I'm ready but still I was a kid
Promising wonders, they gave me birth, I took it slow
My family knew it, my friends were there
the mountains guided me not to be unfair
I found a place where I used to go, amazing view
But then my childhood became a past
I was a lady in front of thousand paths
With all this music and all this glow
I almost fainted, I was about to stop
But all these rhythms and melodies
were tempting my heart
Where's the line?, I asked
Where' s the moon?, you said
The years were passing, in love I fell
I wrote him lyrics, the words I couldn't tell
The circle ended, complete and pure, my second start
I made mistakes that I can' t explain
somehow I let my true feelings go away
I looked inside me, so deeply weak, I'd missed myself
And then the birds turned into a new song
Oh, God, I'm falling, I'm falling back in love
Back to my music, back to that younger crazy world
I' ll never leave you, I' ll never stop
I can't betray you, you're all I need to have
your every signal it makes me strong, it keeps me alive
Where's the line?, I asked
Where's the moon?, you said
Where's the line?
Where' s the moon?
Where's the love song I loved in the air?
Where is the love song?, I asked
Where is the moonlight? you said
Where is the sea?
Where is the sea?
Where is the true song I loved?
Monika's song "Birds" is a tribute to her journey as an artist, from being a young girl with a passion for music to becoming a professional musician. The lyrics, layered with metaphors, emphasize Monika's struggles and triumphs in pursuing her dreams. She begins by recalling the promises made to her when she was young and how her family and friends supported her. However, as she grew older, she faced more significant challenges in finding her true self and creating her own music. The line "where's the line?" communicates the uncertainty and confusion she experienced along the way.
The turning point in the song arrives when Monika falls in love and starts writing love songs. The chorus, "Where's the line? Where's the moon?" is an inquiry about finding the right balance between love and music. The mention of birds turning into a new song implies a transformative experience, and Monika feels more in sync with her passion for music. Her love for music is what keeps her going, and she vows never to betray it.
Overall, the song Birds is a beautifully written and heartfelt piece that conveys the artist's love and appreciation for music. It symbolizes the challenges faced in pursuing one's dreams and the ultimate joy that comes with staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
One day it started, early nineteen
My musical journey began when I was nineteen years old.
They said I'm ready but still I was a kid
Even though people thought I was ready to pursue music professionally, I still felt like a child.
Promising wonders, they gave me birth, I took it slow
People had high expectations of me, but I approached my music career with caution and patience.
My family knew it, my friends were there
My loved ones were supportive of my decision to pursue music.
the mountains guided me not to be unfair
The natural beauty of the mountains helped me stay grounded and true to myself.
I found a place where I used to go, amazing view
I discovered a place where I could draw inspiration from its breathtaking scenery.
But then my childhood became a past
As I grew older, my carefree childhood became a memory.
I was a lady in front of thousand paths
As an adult, I was faced with many different opportunities and paths to choose from.
I missed my best friend, I missed that lonely crazy world
I longed for the simplicity and freedom of my past, including my best friend and carefree adventures.
With all this music and all this glow
Despite the challenges I faced, I remained drawn to the beauty and excitement of music.
I almost fainted, I was about to stop
At times, the difficulty of pursuing my dreams almost made me give up.
But all these rhythms and melodies were tempting my heart
The allure of creating beautiful music and sharing it with the world kept me going.
Where's the line?, I asked
I was uncertain of where to draw the line in pursuing my music dreams.
Where' s the moon?, you said
Someone in my life reminded me to look at the bigger picture and focus on what really matters.
The years were passing, in love I fell
As time went on, I fell in love with someone and poured my feelings into my music.
I wrote him lyrics, the words I couldn't tell
I expressed my deepest emotions through the lyrics I wrote for my loved one.
The circle ended, complete and pure, my second start
A certain chapter of my life came to a close, but this became an opportunity to begin anew.
I made mistakes that I can' t explain
I regretted some things I did and couldn't comprehend why I did them.
somehow I let my true feelings go away
I lost touch with my own emotions and priorities for a while.
I looked inside me, so deeply weak, I'd missed myself
I took a deep look at myself and realized how much I had changed and lost sight of my true self.
And then the birds turned into a new song
Reconnecting with nature helped me find inspiration to create new music.
Oh, God, I'm falling, I'm falling back in love
My renewed passion for music and my love for my partner overwhelmed me.
Back to my music, back to that younger crazy world
I returned to the excitement and pure joy that music brought me when I was younger.
I' ll never leave you, I' ll never stop
I became certain that music was my true calling and that I would continue to pursue it.
I can't betray you, you're all I need to have
Music was so integral to my life that I felt I would be betraying myself if I gave up on it.
your every signal it makes me strong, it keeps me alive
The subtle nuances and intricacies of music gave me strength and made me feel alive.
Where is the love song?, I asked
I searched for the source of the beautiful music that spoke to my soul.
Where is the moonlight? you said
Someone else in my life pointed me towards the grander, almost spiritual significance of music.
Where is the sea?
I searched for the boundless potential and depth of my love for music.
Where is the true song I loved?
I yearned for the profound, genuine musical expression that I fell in love with.
Contributed by Tyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Мария Жатькова
Моника, ты умница!😚
Mr Me
love from macedonia !!! amazing voice lyrics and music
macmill80
Τα πρώτα πλάνα ήταν στην Ελευσίνα ε? Μαγεία...
Μας χάρισες μαγικές στιγμές. Ένα συναίσθημα μέσα στον κυνισμό.
Μακάρι να μπορούσες να το επαναλάβεις. Περιμένουμε.
Θα ήθελα να γράψεις ένα δίσκο βασισμένο σε Ερωτόκριτο ή κάποιο ερωτικό έπος ίσως.
Chad Elli
I love this song
ΚΥΡΙΑΚΟΥΛΑ ΣΑΠΟΥΝΤΖΑΚΗ
Φανταστική !!!!!! Μπράβο !!!!!!!
Kiki Teletabi
😂😂😂
Rania Anagnostou
Στη στέγη Γραμμάτων κ Τεχνών βουτήξαμε μαζί στο βυθό, περιπλανηθήκαμε μαζί στα δάση και πετάξαμε μαζί στον ουρανό σαν πουλιά... Σε ευχαριστώ!
Anastasios Stathoulopoulos
Είναι αυτή η στόφα του μεγάλου τραγουδοποιού.Βέβαια ο καθένας μπορεί στην τέχνη να κάνει την κριτική του αλλά αυτό το παιδί γεννήθηκε για να αρέσει.!!!
ioansor
<3 <3 <3 απλά υπέροχο!!
Σωτηρία Σφαιροπουλου
Κατά την άποψη μου η καλύτερη μουσικος της γενιάς της!