Sofi Marinova was born on December 5, 1975 in Sofia, Bulgaria, although her family was living near Etropole at the time. She showed musical and dancing talent at the age of two and was tutored in singing and dancing by her mother. In primary school Marinova was an excellent pupil. She spent a year at a professional builders' school. After 8th grade she moved to a professional school for tailors, though years later she admitted she never liked sewing. While at school Marinova fell for acting, appearing in school musicals such as Snow White. When she was in 10th grade, a local band offered her the position of lead singer. Her father didn't allow it at first but relented after the insistence of her mother: "I started crying and my mother supported me, because when she married my father she put an end to her singing career".
At 17 Marinova began singing at weddings and christenings. Her repertoire included songs of Dragana Mirkovic, Michael Jackson, Sandra, Whitney Huston as well as Romani music. IAround this time she and the band took part in a music competition in the village of Osikovitsa near Sofia. She won the singers event and the admirations of the jury, chaired by the famous Romani-Bulgarian musician Angelo Malikov. At the competition she also met Petar, a drummer, who later became the father of her only child, Lorenzo. After Osikovitsa, Marinova won the Grand prize at the Stara Zagora festival with her songs "Stari Rani" (Old wounds) and "Slanchitse moe" (My Little Sun).
Marinova was introduced to the big stage by Nencho Kasamov, president of the record company ARA Music, after he saw her performing in a restaurant. Kasamov invited her to record for ARA, because he sensed the future music star in her "by the look in her eyes". Marinova and her band recorded for ARA the album "Stari Rani", which is believed to be one of the best-selling music albums in Bulgaria of all time.
In 2004 Marinova signed with Sunny Music, working with the producer Krum Krumov. She recorded the albums 5 oktavi ljubov and Obicham. Her cooperation with the Bulgarian hip-hop singer Ustata resulted in some of her most successful songs. In that period she also recorded a Romani cover of "Vetrove" by Lili Ivanova, Bulgaria's most established music artist. The compilation "Sofi Marinova Best MP3 Collection" consisting of her 64 most popular songs from her Sunny Music period, was released in 2009. She stated that she was "happy that my project was accomplished and I hope my fans accept it as a gift for their loyalty and love for me for so many years."
In March 28th, as part of the pre-celebrations for the International Romani Day, Sofi Marinova sang Romani songs and her Eurovision song "Love Unlimited" in front of MEPs and official guests in the building of the European Parliament in Brussels. She was invited there by the MEPs from Bulgaria.
Philantropy and charity workIn 2008 Marinova and Ustata joined a campaign against human trafficking, for which they recorded Chuzhdi ustni (A Stranger's Lips). Both of them travelled around Bulgaria and met with youths in the risk groups for becoming victims of human trafficking. In 2010 Marinova was appointed ambassador against poverty and social isolation. Her tasks include raising awareness about the issues, taking part in various activities and sharing her own experience. On her appointment she told the journalists: "I think I can be useful to the campaign. In addition I myself come from a poor family and I'm aware of the concerns of poor and underprivileged people."
Marinova has one son, called Lorenzo, with whom she has had some collaboration singles. She was married once (to Lorenzo's father Peter). She then had a long-term relationship with Dacho, who is as well son of Peter. They tried to marry two times, but they didn't and finally broke up in 2010. She is well-known for her honest and direct answers to media's questions in interviews.
Sofi Marinova was chosen to represent Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest in Baku in May 2012 with the song "Love Unlimited". She won the National final, which was held on February 29, receiving a total of 20 points - the maximum 12 points from the public and 8 points from the jury. She was one of the favourites to win after coming second in the public vote in the semifinals. The song "Love Unlimited" was written by Yassen Kotsev and Krum Georgiev. Its lyrics talk about the transcending and all-embracing power of love ("The song has no borders, language and colour") The song is in Bulgarian but contains the phrase "I love you" in Turkish, Greek, Spanish, Serbo-Croatian, French, Romani, English, Arabic, Azerbaijani and Italian. The song is characterised by the typical Romani glides, vocal power and Techno musical arrangement. Marinova will perform in the first half of the second semifinal that is scheduled for May 24.
This was Marinova's third appearance in the Bulgarian national finals for Eurovision. In 2005, her collaboration with Slavi Trifonov "Edinstveni" ("Only Ones") finished second. They tried again the following year with the song "Ljubovta e otrova" ("Love Is a Poison"), but fell out in the qualifications after taking 25th place, one place short of the semi-final. In 2007, her collaboration with Ustata, "Ya Tvoya" ("I'm yours" in Russian), finished third in the National final.
Garmish
Sofi Marinova Lyrics
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Газ, газ, газ, газ
Пак на маса ще се сяда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Понеделник, вторник, сряда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Градуса да е хиляда с нас
Имаш за купон призовка
Приготви се яко да гърмиш
Като махнеш си хълката
Като гръмне музиката
Изгоря жената
Да събираме отряда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Пак на маса ще се сяда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Понеделник, вторник, сряда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Градуса да е хиляда с нас
Моля всички тарикати
Дай, дай, дай, дай
Да дадат сертификати
Дай, дай, дай, дай
Като гледам дъщеря ти
Най, най, най, най
Ех принцесата на тати
Днеска сме командировка
Имаш за купон призовка
Приготви се яко да гърмиш
Като махнеш си хълката
Като гръмне музиката
Изгоря жената
Моля всички тарикати
Дай, дай, дай, дай
Да дадат сертификати
Дай, дай, дай, дай
Като гледам дъщеря ти
Най, най, най, най
Ех принцесата на тати
Днеска сме командировка
Имаш за купон призовка
Приготви се яко да гърмиш
Като махнеш си хълката
Като гръмне музиката
Изгоря жената
Да събираме отряда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Пак на маса ще се сяда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Понеделник, вторник, сряда
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Градуса да е хиляда
С нас, с нас, с нас, с нас
Е, това ми хареса
The lyrics of Sofi Marinova's song Garmish describe a gathering of people who are eager to party, drink and let loose. The repetition of the word "gas" throughout the song could refer to the use of drugs or alcohol, and the desire to get high. The lyrics suggest a wild night of dancing and drinking, with the party-goers collecting their troops and getting ready for an epic night out. The reference to "certificates" and "prizes" could indicate a drinking game or competition, adding to the excitement of the night.
The second verse introduces the idea of being on a work trip, and the need to let off steam after a long day of meetings or work. The line "Izgorya zhenata" (translated as "the woman burns up") could be interpreted as a metaphor for the heat and passion of the party, or it could suggest the dangers of overindulging. The final verse returns to the theme of "certificates" and calls on all attendees to hand them over. The closing line repeats the desire for a hot and wild night, with the addition of the phrase "s nass" (with us).
Overall, the lyrics of Garmish paint a picture of an intense and joyful night of partying and drinking, with echoes of both danger and excitement. The use of repetition throughout the song reinforces the message of the text and adds a sense of urgency and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
Да събираме отряда
Let's gather the squad
Газ, газ, газ, газ
Gas, gas, gas, gas
Пак на маса ще се сяда
We'll sit at the table again
Понеделник, вторник, сряда
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Градуса да е хиляда с нас
Let the temperature be a thousand with us
Днеска сме командировка
Today we are on a mission
Имаш за купон призовка
You have a coupon reward
Приготви се яко да гърмиш
Get ready to thunder strongly
Като махнеш си хълката
When you take off your ring
Като гръмне музиката
When the music thunders
Изгоря жената
The woman is burning
Моля всички тарикати
I kindly ask all the orderlies
Дай, дай, дай, дай
Give, give, give, give
Да дадат сертификати
To give certificates
Като гледам дъщеря ти
As I look at your daughter
Най, най, най, най
No, no, no, no
Ех принцесата на тати
Oh, daddy's princess
С нас, с нас, с нас, с нас
With us, with us, with us, with us
Е, това ми хареса
Well, I like this
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anastasia Mavrodieva, Spas Lazarov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sofi Marinova Official
Скъпи приятели, дойде момента да ви представя най-новият си проект "Гърмиш", който е нещо много различно за мен от всичко правено до момента. Надявам се да ви хареса, защото с целият екип вложихме много сърце, душа и любов за всички вас.
Подарявам Ви "Гърмиш", за да се забавлявате на нея с голям кеф.
Гледайте, слушайте и споделяйте "Гърмиш" ❤️
Ивайло Вълчев
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Stoqn Ivanov
Много шум за нищо
Галя Шидерова
Право в десятката!💯❤️
Vanko Vankov
In
Станислав Стоянов
Браво на теб и на целия ти екип! Определено ще се слуша навсякъде! 🥰
Albert Vianello
We are waiting for you in Eurovision stage again! 😍 Greetings from Itlay!
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The best🍾🍾🍾
Sevar Iliev
Няма как да не ти се повдигне настроението от тази песен. Поздравления на Вас и целият Ви екип. Дай,дай,дай 😁👍👌🥇🏆
Емил Михайлов
Софи Маринова ти си уникална! Истински шлифован Диамант си ти!Една от най яките ти песни да не кажа най яката.Момчетата от Рико Бенд са страхотни музиканти каквото и да кажа ще бъде малко,за вас!Надявам се да направите още песни заедно.