Very soon, music and singing became a part of his life. His classmates certainly still remember an unforgattable graduation party where Sakis was the undisputed star of the show as he performed the greatest hits of Elvis and the Beatles. Gymnastics was also his other passion where he achieved distinctive national awards. He also excelled in pole vaulting and, as an exceptional talent that he was, he became a member of the Hellenic National team.
Sakis made his first professional appearance in Athens, in 1991. It was there where Polygram "discovered" him, offering him the first recording contract. Only a few months later he made an outstanding "debut" by performing at the "Thessaloniki Song Festival". The song titled "Par' ta" won the first award for music and Sakis got his first experience of the enthusiastic fans who immediately sensed that a new star was to rise.
Ever since then things unfold rapidly for the young performer. His first solo album titled "Sakis Rouvas" was released one day after the festival and youth from all around Greece showed their love for him by making the album a massive No. 1 hit. Stands and posters of Sakis Rouvas were decorating every young girl's room while media in Greece were speaking of a new star. Soon the sighs turned into screams and his new live shows became a regular cover story for all kind of magazines.
For four years in a row he monopolises the Hellenic Music Awards as he receives the best New Singer, the Best Song, the Best Stage Performance as well as many other awards. By now he is the top Greek stage performer, appearing together with some of the most prominent Greek singers such as Tolis Voskopoulos, Anna Vissi and Kaiti Garbie.
On May 19th 1997 Sakis makes a step towards peace and reconciliation by appearing together with the Turkish pop star Burat Kud in a bicommunal concert organised, in the controlled by the United Nations, territories of the island of Cyprus. The concert becomes a news' headline worldwide thus causing a political impact. For the said concert Sakis was awarded with the international "Ipeksi prize" for the understanding and the cooperation. During the same year, the prize was also awarded to the Undersecretary of State, Yiorgos Papandreou and the former Prime Minister Constantinos Mitsotakis. Sakis and Burak also recorded a song duet for the Walt Disney movie, " The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
Since 1996, Sakis is happy to have the largest fan club in Greece, the "Sakis Rouvas Fan Club" or "SRFC", with thousands of members coming from all parts of Greece as well as from many other countries. The fan club publishes its own newsletter, which is then sent to every member by post.
After 5 albums (two gold and a platinum one), Sakis moved to MINOS - EMI record company. His latest album "Kati apo mena" (A little something of me) on December 1998 became a great hit only a few days after its release. In fact, two months later it became gold. The release was followed by an outstanding live performance in one of the biggest record stores (Virgin Megastores) where thousands of his fans caused a traffic jam in one of the busiest Avenues of Athens. His new album could not but enhance his great success. For once more he was awarded as the Best Stage Performer by the Hellenic Music Awards critiques.
Sakis who always wants to make an impressive appearance on stage using all his performing, singing and dancing skills, made an unprecedented sensation in October 1998 when he appeared on stage wearing a skirt that was especially made for him by the world famous Haute Couture designer Valentino. Sakis not only made an outstanding performance singing his new album but also became for once more a cover page story as all the clothes he wore for this amazing show were costumes designed by Valentino in person especially for Sakis.
The new millenium found Sakis in the studio recording for his latest album "21 Akatallilos" (21st X-Rated), that was released in March 2000. Once again, it hit the top of the charts from the first day of its release.
In the summer of 2000 Sakis, being the only true pop star in Greece, is asked by the management team of PEPSI to star in the new advertising spot for their summer campaign. This was a great event for the media since no other Greek artist ever, had an offer such as this one. A British team that was brought in Athens especially for this produced the advertising spot for the campaign. The result is absolutely brilliant as the screenplay was written especially for Sakis to fit his image and impact on his young female fans. Again, Sakis is being nationally heard for his actions and receives excellent critique not only from his regular fans but also on a national level. Pepsi launched collectors' cans with Sakis' photos.
Since 2002 Sakis has been promoting his carrer abroad. He has a five-year contract with the Universal recording company in France and has released an album for the European market with the cooperation of the famous songwriter Desmond Child.
In the spring of 2004 Sakis was asked by the public national TV to represent Greece in the annual Eurovision Song Contest. He performed the song "Shake it" and indeed he shook the whole arena on May 15th, in the finals. He got the third place eventually but won the hearts of millions across Europe.
OLA GIRO SOU GIRIZOUN
Sakis Rouvas Lyrics
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Όλα πίσω με γυρνάνε μου ζητούν πολλά
Μες του χρόνου το ταξίδι διακοπές με πας
Τη καρδιά μου δαχτυλίδι φοράς
Πάλι θα ρθω να σε ψάξω σε βαθιά φιλιά
Την πορεία σου ν' αλλάξω να με θες ξανά
Στην ανάσα σου να καίω σαν κρυφή φωτιά
Όλα γύρω σου γυρίζουν
Σκέψεις λέξεις σχέσεις όλα
Όλα γύρω σου γυρίζουν
Μέρες νύχτες μήνες χρόνια
Όλα στα ζητώ στα δίνω
Λάθη πάθη τρέλα όλα
Όλα στη ζωή μου είσαι
Γέλιο δάκρυ όλα είσαι εσύ
Όποιο δρόμο κι αν βαδίσω καταλήγω εκεί
Άλλη αγάπη δε θα ζήσω θα σαι μόνο εσύ
Τώρα ξέρω που πηγαίνω που ανήκω εγώ
Τη ζωή μου μες τα χέρια κρατώ
Πάλι θα ρθω να σε ψάξω να σε βρω κρυφά
Τη συνέχεια να γράψω μη χαθείς μετά
Κι ένα μόνο θα σου λέω είμαι εδώ ξανά
Εγώ για σένα
Όλα γύρω σου γυρίζουν
Σκέψεις λέξεις σχέσεις όλα
Όλα γύρω σου γυρίζουν
Μέρες νύχτες μήνες χρόνια
Όλα στα ζητώ στα δίνω
Λάθη πάθη τρέλα όλα
Όλα στη ζωή μου είσαι
Γέλιο δάκρυ όλα είσαι εσύ
The song "Ola Giro Sou Girizoun" by Sakis Rouvas is about a person reminiscing on their past relationship and wanting to reconnect with their former love interest. The lyrics convey the singer's desire to return to the past and pursue a second chance with their loved one. The opening verse expresses how the singer still remembers and wants their former lover back, as everything around them reminds them of their memories together. They describe how their journey through time takes them on vacation and how their heart still belongs to their old flame.
The chorus reinforces the idea of how everything reminds the singer of their former love interest, from thoughts to words to relationships, and even days, nights, months, and years. They are willing to give everything to be with them, accepting that mistakes and crazy moments are part of the package. The second verse continues the singer's sentiments of wanting to pursue their former love, stating that no matter what happens, they will always end up back at their loved one. They promise to be there for their loved one, always coming back to find them, as they are the only love they want to experience.
Overall, "Ola Giro Sou Girizoun" captures the feeling of wanting to reconnect with someone from one's past, hoping for a second chance at love. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, conveying the singer's desire to pursue their true love and never give up on them.
Line by Line Meaning
Πάλι απόψε σε θυμάμαι και σε θέλω ξανά
Tonight, I remember you again and I want you back
Όλα πίσω με γυρνάνε μου ζητούν πολλά
Everything I left behind comes back to me, wanting many things
Μες του χρόνου το ταξίδι διακοπές με πας
You take me on vacation during the journey through time
Τη καρδιά μου δαχτυλίδι φοράς
You wear a ring on my heart
Πάλι θα ρθω να σε ψάξω σε βαθιά φιλιά
I will come again to search for you in deep kisses
Την πορεία σου ν' αλλάξω να με θες ξανά
To change your path so you want me again
Στην ανάσα σου να καίω σαν κρυφή φωτιά
To burn in your breath like a hidden fire
Εγώ για σένα
I am for you
Όλα γύρω σου γυρίζουν
Everything around you is revolving
Σκέψεις λέξεις σχέσεις όλα
Thoughts, words, relationships, everything
Μέρες νύχτες μήνες χρόνια
Days, nights, months, years
Όλα στα ζητώ στα δίνω
I ask for everything, I give everything
Λάθη πάθη τρέλα όλα
Mistakes, passions, madness, everything
Όλα στη ζωή μου είσαι
Everything you are in my life
Γέλιο δάκρυ όλα είσαι εσύ
You are everything: laughter, tears, everything
Όποιο δρόμο κι αν βαδίσω καταλήγω εκεί
No matter which road I take, I end up there
Άλλη αγάπη δε θα ζήσω θα σαι μόνο εσύ
I will not live another love, it will only be you
Τώρα ξέρω που πηγαίνω που ανήκω εγώ
Now I know where I'm going, where I belong
Τη ζωή μου μες τα χέρια κρατώ
I hold my life in my hands
Πάλι θα ρθω να σε ψάξω να σε βρω κρυφά
I will come again to search for you and find you secretly
Τη συνέχεια να γράψω μη χαθείς μετά
To write the continuation so you don't get lost afterwards
Κι ένα μόνο θα σου λέω είμαι εδώ ξανά
And one thing I will tell you, I am here again
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