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.
Out of Control
Sakis Rouvas Lyrics
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In a smile or in a sound, Love is there it’s all around
Let the passion take you on, Coming on to you so strong
Feel the fever getting high, Find your way up to the sky
Ready for love now, Ready for your love
Feeling alive
Ready for love now, Ready for your love
Feeling alive
Feeling free to let go tonight
Out of control
Getting all so crazy, getting
So in love
My heart is set on fire, I’m burning
With desire
Tonight’s the night I get to fly higher
Higher
Out of control
Getting all so crazy, getting
So in love
My heart is running wild, I’m feeling
So alive
I feel that I can make it to the sky
Way up high
Feel the wind and find a way, To let go and fly away
Free your mind and lose control, Cross the line to reach your soul
In Sakis Rouvas's song "Out Of Control," the artist encourages listeners to embrace love and passion. He highlights the omnipresence of love in everyday life, describing it as being "in a smile or in a sound." Rouvas invites listeners to let themselves be swept away by the power of passion and desire, explaining that "the fever getting high" is an indication that they are on the right track. The chorus of "Out Of Control" repeats the phrase "getting so crazy, getting so in love" as if to suggest that when we allow ourselves to get carried away by love, it may feel intense or even chaotic, but this is part of the adventure.
Rouvas then speaks directly to the listener, telling them they are "ready for love now." The verses suggest that the listener has been waiting for this moment to arrive, and the repetition of the phrase "Feeling alive" emphasizes the idea that love brings with it a sense of vitality and excitement. The bridge of the song reminds listeners that letting go and crossing boundaries, while daunting, can lead to inner growth and freedom. The line "I feel that I can make it to the sky," reinforces the idea that when we embrace the intensity of love and passion, we can reach new heights.
Line by Line Meaning
See the light it’s everywhere, Day or night it’s in the air
Love is omnipresent and ubiquitous, manifesting itself in both the light of day and darkness of night
In a smile or in a sound, Love is there it’s all around
Love can be found in the most unexpected and simple things, like a smile or the sound of the wind
Let the passion take you on, Coming on to you so strong
Give in to your passions and desires, as they can be a powerful force that overwhelms you
Feel the fever getting high, Find your way up to the sky
As you immerse yourself in passion and love, you feel the intensity and heat rising, ultimately finding a way to experience true bliss and happiness
Ready for love now, Ready for your love
I am open and prepared to receive and embrace love from another person
Feeling alive, Diving into my life
I am embracing life, fully immersing myself with every breath and moment
Feeling free to let go tonight
Tonight, I feel unburdened and unchained, free to just let go and experience the moment fully
Out of control,Getting all so crazy, getting So in love
I feel like everything is spinning out of control, because I am so deeply and madly in love
My heart is set on fire, I’m burning With desire
I feel an intense, burning passion and desire within my heart and soul
Tonight’s the night I get to fly higher Higher
Tonight is the night I will soar to new heights, both emotionally and spiritually, experiencing true ecstasy and joy
My heart is running wild, I’m feeling So alive
I am filled with an intense feeling of aliveness and vibrancy, as though my heart and soul are running free and wild
I feel that I can make it to the sky Way up high
I feel limitless and capable of achieving anything, even soaring high into the sky if I choose to do so
Feel the wind and find a way, To let go and fly away
When you feel the wind in your hair and on your face, it can remind you to let go of your worries and fly free, ultimately finding your true self and reaching new heights in life
Free your mind and lose control, Cross the line to reach your soul
Liberate your mind and give in to your intuition, even if it means crossing societal or personal boundaries, because it is the only way to truly connect with your soul and regain inner peace
Contributed by Lincoln V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.