The band originally started off as a hobby, with the name "Mixing Up The Medicine" inspired by lyrics from a Bob Dylan song. The name was a reflection of the wide range of music they played. Their first live performance was at club Mesogios in Thessaloniki. Their concert and party-like live performances, quickly distinguished them among fans and people around Thessaloniki, causing the band to take themselves more seriously.
In 2003 Christos Tresintsis joined ONIRAMA and they began a series of appearances at clubs around Thessaloniki including Mylos, Shark, Rodon Club in Athens and several festivals. In mid 2003, the band renamed themselves ONIRAMA as their band became more of a reality. The name comes from a Greek phrase "Onira Mas" meaning "Our Dreams".
In October 2004, ONIRAMA began appearing at Malt & Jazz with their signature live performances causing talk around Thessaloniki. Around the same time, the band began writing their first album and searching for a record label.
In 2005 they signed with Lyra Records and released their debut album Diskolos Kairos Gia Prinkipes (A tough time for princes) on 7 December 2005. The lead single "O Horos (Klise Ta Matia)" (The Dance, Close your eyes) became a radio hit and gained ONIRAMA popularity, while the second single Mia Mera Tha 'Rtheis" (One day you will come) also became a radio hit.
In the Summer of 2006, they made appearances all over Chalkidiki, while they appeared in Athens all winter long with Antonis Remos. In January 2006, ONIRAMA decided to change things up, and participated in an interactive musical performance directed by Rigos Kostantinos at Theatro Dasous in Thessaloniki. In the performance, the members of the band each unfold another aspect of their characters, while interacting with the audience.
In March 2006, ONIRAMA was nominated for "Best pop band" at the 5th Arion Music Awards, while they also appeared with Ble, Adrianna Babali, Vasilis Papakonstandinou, and Michalis Hatzigiannis.
On February 21, 2007, ONIRAMA collaborated with Antonis Remos for the 4th MAD Secret Concert. At the concert, they sang many English hits, and fans nicknamed the collaboration "OniRemos". In summer 2007, ONIRAMA and Antonis Remos toured Greece together.
For the winter season 2007-2008, ONIRAMA successfully appeared alone at popular Club Cinema Live at Peiraios 130 in Athens with their signature live performances. In March 2008, they entered the studio to record their second studio album.
In June 2008, ONIRAMA released their second album Klepsidra which reached number 1 on the IFPI charts and later was certified gold. The album also placed at number eleven on IFPI's Year-end chart for Top 50 Greek albums of 2008, and number thirteen on the Top 50 Greek and International albums of 2008. The lead single "H Balanta Tou Trellou" (The crazy guy's ballad) instantly became a radio hit. The album also featured their first English song to appear on an album, titled "Maybe Tonight". In June 2008, they appeared at the MAD Video Music Awards. Around the same time, they were also voted the "Next big name" in Greece by MAD TV voters.
Throughout summer 2008, ONIRAMA will be touring all of Greece, while in the winter, they are rumored to appear with Despina Vandi. Also, a major defining point in the group's career was on August 1, where the group performed as the opening act in front of thousands of people for international superstar Lenny Kravitz on his Love Revolution Tour, which was a concert in Athens.
O Horos
Onirama Lyrics
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ένα ταξίδι μακρινό
ουράνιο τόξο που γελάει
και σε ρίχνει στο κενό
Χρώματα αγαπημένα
μυρωδιά που ακολουθεί
χιλιάδες σκέψεις στα χαμένα
Κλείσε τα μάτια κι άφησε το μυαλό
άνοιξ' τα χέρια πιάσε τον ουρανό
Δώσε στη τρέλα σου λιγάκι απ' το φως
ξέχνα το αύριο αρχίζει ο χορός
Μουσικές που σου μιλάνε
μουσικές που σ' οδηγούν
λέξεις που σου τραγουδάνε
και την αλήθεια σου ξεχνούν
Όνειρα καλά κρυμμένα
μέσα σε χρυσά μαλλιά
γεύση ανοιξιάτικη μέσ' από σένα
και τα μεσάνυχτα αγκαλιά
The lyrics of "O Horos" by Onirama speak about a journey that starts and takes the listener on an adventure to a distant place. The journey is depicted as a colorful and exhilarating experience with a touch of danger since the sky can throw you into the void. The lyrics mention beloved colors, a scent that follows you, thousands of lost thoughts, and the feeling of love in the rain. The chorus encourages the listener to close their eyes, free their mind, and catch the sky with their hands. The lyrics also talk about music that speaks to you, guides you, sings to you, and makes you forget your truth. And finally, the lyrics mention dreams that are well-hidden in golden hair, a taste of spring from the person next to you, and midnight embraces.
Overall, the lyrics of "O Horos" paint a picture of a journey that is both spectacular and emotional, with a focus on enjoying the moment and letting go of one's worries.
Line by Line Meaning
Ένα ταξίδι ξεκινάει
A journey begins
ένα ταξίδι μακρινό
a distant journey
ουράνιο τόξο που γελάει
a rainbow that laughs
και σε ρίχνει στο κενό
and throws you into the void
Χρώματα αγαπημένα
Beloved colors
μυρωδιά που ακολουθεί
a scent that follows
χιλιάδες σκέψεις στα χαμένα
Thousands of lost thoughts
κι έρωτας μεσ' τη βροχή
And love in the rain
Κλείσε τα μάτια κι άφησε το μυαλό
Close your eyes and let go of your mind
άνοιξ' τα χέρια πιάσε τον ουρανό
Open your arms and grab the sky
Δώσε στη τρέλα σου λιγάκι απ' το φως
give your madness a little bit of light
ξέχνα το αύριο αρχίζει ο χορός
Forget tomorrow, the dance begins
Μουσικές που σου μιλάνε
Music that speaks to you
μουσικές που σ' οδηγούν
Music that guides you
λέξεις που σου τραγουδάνε
Words that sing to you
και την αλήθεια σου ξεχνούν
And forget your truth
Όνειρα καλά κρυμμένα
Well-hidden dreams
μέσα σε χρυσά μαλλιά
In golden hair
γεύση ανοιξιάτικη μέσ' από σένα
A spring taste from you
και τα μεσάνυχτα αγκαλιά
And midnight embrace
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