Vasilis Karras (Greek: Βασίλης Καρράς; born Vasilis Kesoglidis, 12 November… Read Full Bio ↴Vasilis Karras (Greek: Βασίλης Καρράς; born Vasilis Kesoglidis, 12 November 1953 – 24 December 2023) was a Greek laiko singer.

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.

To Adiexodo
Vasilis Karras Lyrics

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Μια χαραμάδα απ' το παντζούρι λίγο φως
Κι ένα παράθυρο που χρόνια έχει ν' ανοίξει
Νιώθω το τέλος και ο πόνος δυνατός
Σαν μια σελίδα που δε λέει να γυρίσει

Θέλω να βγω απ' τ' αδιέξοδο αυτό θέλω να βγω
Μα τους ανθρώπους τους φοβάμαι κι είναι αλήθεια
Την εγκατάλειψη τη γνώρισα τη ζω

Τη μοναξιά μου τη ζωγράφισα στα στήθια

Με αναμνήσεις και με όνειρα μπορεί
Να 'χω γεμίσει το δωμάτιο που μένω
Τη μοναξιά κι αν δεν τη νίκησε κανείς
Εγώ είμαι εδώ και να θυμάσαι περιμένω

Θέλω να βγω απ' τ' αδιέξοδο αυτό θέλω να βγω
Μα τους ανθρώπους τους φοβάμαι κι είναι αλήθεια
Την εγκατάλειψη τη γνώρισα τη ζω
Τη μοναξιά μου τη ζωγράφισα στα στήθια

Θέλω να βγω απ' τ' αδιέξοδο αυτό θέλω να βγω
Μα τους ανθρώπους τους φοβάμαι κι είναι αλήθεια

Την εγκατάλειψη τη γνώρισα τη ζω
Τη μοναξιά μου τη ζωγράφισα στα στήθια

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vasilis Karras's song "To Adiexodo" (The Deadlock) express feelings of isolation, despair, and the struggle to find a way out. The singer describes a dim light coming through a crack in the shutter and a window that has been closed for years, emphasizing the stagnation and lack of hope in the situation. The strong pain felt is compared to a page that cannot be turned, suggesting an inability to move forward and escape the current state of despair.

The chorus reveals the singer's desire to break free from this deadlock, but also acknowledges their fear of people. This fear may stem from past experiences of abandonment and loneliness, which the singer has personally experienced and vividly depicted on their chest. The imagery of painting one's own loneliness on the chest implies a deep emotional connection to this feeling and a desire for understanding from others.

The second verse suggests that the room the singer resides in is filled with memories and dreams, but despite this, they have not been able to conquer their loneliness. However, the singer remains determined, reassuring themselves that they are present and waiting for others to remember and acknowledge their presence.

Overall, the lyrics express a sense of desperation and longing to escape a suffocating situation, while also highlighting the fear of human interaction due to past experiences of abandonment. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the urgency and intensity of the singer's desire to break free from this deadlock, but also reflects their acknowledgement of the harsh realities that come with human relationships and the deep emotional scars left by loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

Μια χαραμάδα απ' το παντζούρι λίγο φως
A crack in the shutter, a little light

Κι ένα παράθυρο που χρόνια έχει ν' ανοίξει
And a window that hasn't opened in years

Νιώθω το τέλος και ο πόνος δυνατός
I feel the end and the pain is strong

Σαν μια σελίδα που δε λέει να γυρίσει
Like a page that refuses to turn

Θέλω να βγω απ' τ' αδιέξοδο αυτό θέλω να βγω
I want to get out of this impasse, I want to get out

Μα τους ανθρώπους τους φοβάμαι κι είναι αλήθεια
But I'm afraid of people and it's true

Την εγκατάλειψη τη γνώρισα τη ζω
I experienced abandonment, life

Τη μοναξιά μου τη ζωγράφισα στα στήθια
I painted my loneliness on my chest

Με αναμνήσεις και με όνειρα μπορεί
With memories and dreams it's possible

Να 'χω γεμίσει το δωμάτιο που μένω
To have filled the room I live in

Τη μοναξιά κι αν δεν τη νίκησε κανείς
Even if no one has defeated loneliness

Εγώ είμαι εδώ και να θυμάσαι περιμένω
I am here, waiting for you to remember