He became involved with music when he was 14, where he formed a band in Giannitsa with child friends of his. This was his first step in composing his own music. He started composing as "Monsieur Minimal" though, since 2001, when he bought his first personal computer.
One of his first steps into becoming known, was his participation in Coca-Cola Soundwave Festival in 2007, where he was one of the most successful competitors with his songs "Silk" and "Love is a Circle". His song "Silk" was included in a compilation of Coca-Cola Soundwave bands that was released with Greek press/magazine "Lifo".
The first official release of his songs, was through the compilation "City Campers" by The Sound of Everything recordings. He was the artist from the City Campers compilations that drawn the most attention. After this all drawn attention and enthusiasm over his music, he was signed to The Sound of Everything recordings.
He released his debut album Lollipop in September 2008, which was an electronic release with indie pop influences. The album was praised by media and press and had impressive number of sells.
Monsieur Minimal soon realized his success was good enough, since he has seen his song "Love Story" meeting success in Turkey (remained for some time in Turkey's radio charts and was included in a big Turkish compilation), a French/German TV channel asked him to present his debut album, while others of his songs are used in Greek and foreign TV commercials and are included in numerous compilations.
In April 19th 2010, Monsieur Minimal released an EP under the moniker "Μεσιέ Μινιμάλ" (which is the same thing in Greek characters) called Πάστα Φλώρα (Pasta Flora). In this EP release Monsieur Minimal sings in Greek and drifts away from his familiar electronic sound, while he tries to approach a much wider part of Greek listeners. Πάστα Φλώρα includes a song collaboration with Greek singer Δήμητρα Γαλάνη (Dimitra Galani.
Although Monsieur Minimal hasn't lost his signature sound of electronic style and singing in English, while he is preparing his yet-untitled-second-LP that's going to be released by The Sound of Everything recordings.
Never Give It Up
Monsieur Minimal Lyrics
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this would be our heaven
and if could ever choose to be born again
this would be in your heart
cause today i found a really magic place
a place that i remember
where a boy meets love for the first time
i see the fire in the sky
every night i am dreaming
i feel the fire in my heart
every night is getting stronger
well i don't want to grow old
unless i grow old with you
and i don't want to stay at home
my home is with you
all i want to do is to find
find the way to your heart
cause you, you, you are my god
and i am your son
i hear the sirens at nights
every night i'm missing
missing your tender smile
this is worst than dying
we should not
we should not
we should never give it up
The song "Never Give It Up" by Monsieur Minimal is a love song that expresses the depth of emotion one feels when they meet the love of their life. The song begins with the singer expressing his willingness to create a world for his lover that would be a heaven for them both. He then goes on to say that he would choose to be born again just to be with his lover. This is a powerful statement that signifies the intensity of the love he feels.
The song goes on to describe a magical place where the singer met the love of his life. He sees the fire in the sky every night, symbolizing the passion and intensity of their love. The singer doesn't want to grow old unless it's with his lover, and he doesn't want to stay at home unless it's with his lover. His home is where his lover is, and his heart is alive with the fire of their love.
The singer then expresses his desire to find the way to his lover's heart because she is his god, and he is her son. This is a powerful statement of devotion and reverence towards his lover. The song ends with the singer expressing his longing for his lover and his belief that they should never give up on their love.
Overall, "Never Give It Up" is a powerful love song that captures the depth of emotion that comes with true love. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, and the melody works to amplify those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
if i could ever built a world for you
If I had the ability to create a world for you, I would do it.
this would be our heaven
That world would be our paradise.
and if could ever choose to be born again
If given the chance to be reborn,
this would be in your heart
I would choose to be born in your heart.
cause today i found a really magic place
Recently I discovered a magical place.
a place that i remember
It's a place that is engraved in my memory.
where a boy meets love for the first time
It's a place where a young man falls in love for the very first time.
the love of his life
He finds the person who will become the love of his life there.
i see the fire in the sky
I notice the flames that light up the sky.
every night i am dreaming
I dream every night.
i feel the fire in my heart
I sense the fire in my heart.
every night is getting stronger
It's getting more intense every night.
well i don't want to grow old
Honestly, I don't want to age.
unless i grow old with you
Except if you are with me.
and i don't want to stay at home
I don't feel good staying at home.
my home is with you
My home is wherever you are.
all i want to do is to find
All I really want to do is look for
find the way to your heart
A way to your heart.
cause you, you, you are my god
Because you, you, you are my deity.
and i am your son
And I am your child.
i hear the sirens at nights
I can hear the sirens every night.
every night i'm missing
I feel like I'm missing every night.
missing your tender smile
Especially the warmth of your smile
this is worst than dying
This is so much worse than death.
we should not
We should never
we should not
We should never
we should never give it up
Give up on our love.
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HybridFault
Amazing music video. These portraits are like moving paintings. Great track as well!
@gebagia
Excellent song, excellent videoclip! Well done!
@dionysismitropoulos3877
Well done guys!!
@nuveauc.6761
my new favorite song ! bravo monsieur!!! greetings from Nicaragua.
@MonsieurMinimalTV
Gomez C. ;-)
@panagiotamamareli7243
This guy makes me fall in love with every single song he releases!!!!! <3
@MonsieurMinimalTV
:-)
@papantonijo
Μου θυμίζει κάτι από λατρεμένους M83...!! Υπέροχη δουλειά, μπράβο! :)
@35effie
These lyrics fit my present attitude. Such a wonderful song and a great video clip! Thank you so much!
@annitadr
Τόσο όμορφα... Video και μουσική! So proud Marios Ermitikos! Bravo Monsieur Minimal!