Karras was born on 12 November 1953 in Kokkinohori, Kavala, Greece, to Pontian parents. At the age of 10, his family moved to Thessaloniki. Also around this time his brother Damian and his sister Anastasia were born. Growing up in Thessaloniki allowed Karras considerable independence and many of the friendships he created there have lasted well into his life.
Fenomeno
Vasilis Karras Lyrics
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ουτε οι διαννοιες και οι εθνοσωτηρες
φαινομενο δεν ειναι οι κεραυνοι κι οι
καταιγιδες ουτε το πως χτιστηκαν παλια οι πυραμιδες
φαινομενο ειμαι εγω, που ακομα σε αντεχω
που ακομα σ αγαπω
και σε εχω οπως σε εχω
για οσο εχω κανει κι ας με εχεις πικρανει
The Greek singer Vasilis Karras's song Fenomeno speaks to the concept of being a phenomenon, but not in the sense of natural disasters or other physical events. Instead, the lyrics suggest that the true phenomenon is the singer's enduring love for another person, even when that love is not reciprocated. The song opens with a series of lines that dismiss various potential phenomena, such as earthquakes, floods, and nationalistic fervor. These things may be impressive, but they are not what make the singer a phenomenon.
The chorus then declares the singer to be the true phenomenon, as they continue to love and endure pain for the object of their affection, even if that love is not returned. The simplicity of the language in this song belies the depth of emotion it conveys. By emphasizing the idea of being a phenomenon in the context of a human relationship, the song asks us to consider what makes love truly exceptional - not grand gestures or dramatic moments, but the simple act of loving someone consistently, even when it is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Φαινομενο δεν ειναι οι σεισμοι και οι πλημμυρες
Earthquakes and floods are not the anomaly
ουτε οι διαννοιες και οι εθνοσωτηρες
Neither are thoughts and patriots
φαινομενο δεν ειναι οι κεραυνοι κι οι καταιγιδες ουτε το πως χτιστηκαν παλια οι πυραμιδες
Neither are lightning and storms or how the pyramids were built
φαινομενο ειμαι εγω, που ακομα σε αντεχω
I am the anomaly, that still puts up with you
που ακομα σ αγαπω
That still loves you
και σε εχω οπως σε εχω
And have you as I have you
φαινομενο ειμαι εγω
I am the anomaly
για οσο εχω κανει κι ας με εχεις πικρανει
For everything I have done, even if you have caused me bitterness
Contributed by Maya M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sportfacilitiesworldwide9264
Болката,
Тя идва постепенно или пък ненадейно, няма значение
Тя е различна, няма слаба – силна, изгаряща, изпепеляваща
Казват че отминава с времето, не, тя остава завинаги
Загнездена в сърцето, там в най-тъмното и чака
Чака да излезе пак и да напомни за хората причинили я
Чака същите тези хора да я изтрият, но дали.....
Сърцето може да прощава, но колко пъти, изморява се
Не може да забрави, съзнанието да, но то не може
Тя остава там в него, загнездена
Тя, болката от любимия човек
Умът забравя, търси , замества
Сърцето се научава да съжителства, то не търси, не замества
Просто чака, чака любимия да изтрие болката
@mimaokova
😢❤Светъл му път небесен! Поклон! Покой на душата му голяма!😢
@zahariew725
Rest in peace 🙏🕊🤍
Благодаря ти за всичките спомени и песни! Истинска легенда на Гръцката и Балканска музика 🤍
@user-fh1od1kk2p
Да почива в мир !Отиде си още една легенда 😢Оставя след себе си вечни хитове,които нашето поколение няма да забрави !
@SASHORAYCHEVOFFICIAL
Rest in peace, legend! Another legend is gone! And thank you for the nice Greek and Balkan music! These songs will last a lifetime! Greetings from Bulgaria! 😢😢🤍🤍🕊🕊🕊
@ivelinaatanasova2973
Поклон до земята, благодаря за неумиращата песен. Вечен!!!!😢
@user-is2vg7zy4l
Сбогом Величие на гръцката музика на световно ниво,вие бяхте единственият най-добрият.Съжалявам искрено.Да е светла паметта ви,Бог да ви прости,нищо няма да е същото без вас Г-н Василис Карас.Съболезнования на близките ви.Поклон😢🙏🖤🖤🌹🌹 Сбогом Кралю
@lidialazadoa5926
Велик и незабравим ! Светъл път, Карас!❤
@joroenigma
Завинаги в сърцата ни легендо,почивай в мир 😪
@user-kc5ky4yg6h
rest in peace почивай в мир !
Благодаря ти за всички спомени и песни! Истиска легенда за България и Балканският полуостров.
@starz6491
Αναπαύσου εν ειρήνη, τα τραγούδια σου θα θυμούνται πάντα 🕊️