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.
Kardiopathies
Vasilis Karras Lyrics
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Τόσες φορές ορκίστηκα να μη γυρίσω
Μα η δική μου η καρδιά θέλει συνέχεια να πονά
Μα η δική μου η καρδιά θέλει συνέχεια να πονά
Καρδιοπάθειες
Απ' τις πολλές συμπάθειες
Και εμφράγματα
Καρδιοπάθειες
Απ' τις πολλές συμπάθειες
Και εμφράγματα
Απ' τα πολλά σου σφάλματα
Καρδιά μου
Όσες βραδιές ξενύχτησα για να ξεχάσω εσένα
Μυαλό και βήμα γύριζαν στα περασμένα
Μα η δική μου η καρδιά θέλει συνέχεια να πονά
Μα η δική μου η καρδιά θέλει συνέχεια να πονά
Καρδιοπάθειες
Απ' τις πολλές συμπάθειες
Και εμφράγματα
Απ' τα πολλά σου σφάλματα
Καρδιοπάθειες
Απ' τις πολλές συμπάθειες
Και εμφράγματα
Απ' τα πολλά σου σφάλματα
Καρδιά μου
The lyrics of Vasilis Karras's song "Kardiopathies" delve into themes of heartbreak, pain, and the struggle to move on from a toxic relationship. The opening lines reflect the singer's conflicting emotions as he has sworn many times to leave and not return, yet his heart continues to ache and long for the person he is trying to distance himself from. This internal battle between the desire to break free and the emotional attachment he still carries is portrayed vividly through the repetition of vows and the enduring pain experienced by his heart.
The chorus of the song highlights the concept of "heart diseases," metaphorically representing the emotional wounds inflicted by the actions and behaviors of the person he is addressing. The references to "sympathies" and "heart attacks" symbolize the effects of their mistakes and misguided actions on his well-being, emphasizing the toll that the relationship has taken on his emotional health. This imagery conveys the destructive nature of the connection and the lasting impact it has left on his heart.
The verses explore the lengths the singer has gone to in an attempt to forget the person who has caused him so much pain. Despite his efforts to distract himself and move on, his mind and steps inevitably lead back to memories of the past. The repetition of the line "Μα η δική μου η καρδιά θέλει συνέχεια να πονά" reinforces the theme of enduring heartache and the struggle to break free from the cycle of pain and longing.
Ultimately, "Kardiopathies" captures the complex emotions and inner turmoil of trying to let go of someone who has deeply hurt you. The juxtaposition of vows to leave with the constant ache of the heart serves as a poignant reminder of the lingering effects of a toxic relationship. Through powerful lyrics and emotional imagery, Vasilis Karras conveys the universal experience of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a love that has turned toxic.
Line by Line Meaning
Όσες φορές ορκίστηκα να φύγω να σ' αφήσω
Every time I swore to leave and abandon you
Τόσες φορές ορκίστηκα να μη γυρίσω
Just as many times I swore I wouldn't come back
Μα η δική μου η καρδιά θέλει συνέχεια να πονά
But my own heart wants to keep hurting
Καρδιοπάθειες
Heart diseases
Απ' τις πολλές συμπάθειες
From the many sympathies
Και εμφράγματα
And blockages
Απ' τα πολλά σου σφάλματα
From your many mistakes
Καρδιά μου
My heart
Όσες βραδιές ξενύχτησα για να ξεχάσω εσένα
All the nights I stayed up trying to forget you
Μυαλό και βήμα γύριζαν στα περασμένα
My mind and steps kept returning to the past
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