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'Ολα Λάθος
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This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Ola Lathos" ('Ολα Λάθος), which was sung by Elli Kokkinou. Also included is a pronunciation guide for the Greek lyrics so you can sing along if you like. Song lyrics are provided for educational purposes. If you like the song, please purchase either the album or a download from an authorized source. About Elli Kokkinou (Έλλη Κοκκίνου)Elli Kokkinou is the stage name for Ellie Papathanasopoulou, the original artist who popularized this song. As a child, she grew up in a family that loved music, so from a young age she began to learn ballet and take guitar lessons. She was also athletic, winning many gold medals in water skiing. Kokkinou began her music career performing backup vocals in the clubs that featured prominent artists of the day. She also sang backup vocals on some albums. From 1992-1994, she lived in the United States, studying voice and piano, then moved back to Greece. Her recording career began in 1998 with the release of her first CD single. Albums soon followed, with Sto Kokkinou reaching double platinum status in 2003. This album also became a hit in Turkey. She has done many concert tours, as well as performing in the Greek club scene. |
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| Song: Ola Lathos (All Wrong), 2018
Lyrics: Vicky Gerothodorou Music: Doron Medalie Original Artist: Elli Kokkinou, with backup vocals by Elena Patroklou and Filipos Maheras Album: Ola Lathos (CD Single) |
Τραγούδι: 'Ολα Λάθος, 2018
Στίχοι: Βίκυ Γεροθόδωρου Μουσική: Ντορον Μενταλιε Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Έλλη Κοκκίνου Συμμετέχουν: Έλενα Πατρόκλου, Φίλιππος Μαχαίρας Άλμπουμ: Όλα Λάθος (CD Single) |
Lyrics
Numbers in parentheses refer to footnotes that appear at the bottom of the translation.
Greek Lyrics |
Pronunciation |
English Translation |
| Εσύ και 'γω | esi ke 'go | You and I: |
| που όρκους χίλιους δίναμε |
pou orkous hilious diname | we gave [each other] 1000's promises. |
| εσύ και 'γω |
ese ke 'go | You and I: |
| δυο ξένοι τώρα γίναμε |
dio xeni tora yiname | we are now becoming two strangers. |
| τα ήθελες και να |
ta itheles ke nah | You wanted this, now what? |
| εγώ σ' αφήνω και άντε γεια |
ego se afino ke ande ya | I'm leaving you, and good-bye. |
| στην καινούργια μου ζωή |
stin kenouria mou zoi | In my new life, |
| δεν υπάρχεις πια εσύ |
den iparxis pia esi | you don't exist any more. |
| από 'δω και μπρος |
apo 'do ke bros | From now on, |
| θα τη' δω αλλιώς | tha ti' do alios | I will see things differently (1) |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αχ βρε καρδούλα μου | ah vre kardoula mou | Oh, my heart! |
| δεν άξιζες άλλα | den axizes ala | You weren't worth it, but |
| απ' την ψυχούλα μου | ap' tin psihoula mou | from my soul |
| σου έδωσα πολλά | sou edosa polla | I gave you a lot. |
| δε' το μετάνιωσα | de' to metaniosa | I didn't regret it. |
| δε' σκέφτηκα σωστό ή λάθος | de' skeftika sosto ee lathos | I didn't think right or wrong. |
| ε ναι κατά βάθος | eh ne kata vathos | Well, yes, deep down |
| είν' όλα λάθος | in' ola lathos | it's all wrong. |
| Εσύ και 'γω | esi ke 'go | You and I, |
| εξήγηση δεν έχουμε |
exiyisi den ehoume | we don't have an explanation. |
| Εσύ και 'γω |
esi ke 'go | You and I, |
| αντίθετα πια τρέχουμε |
anditheta pia trehoume | we are running in opposite directions. |
| συμβαίνουνε και αυτά |
simvenoune k afta | Things like that happen. |
| αλλάζουν όλα ξαφνικά |
alazoun ola xafnika | Everything suddenly changes. |
| στην καινούργια μου ζωή |
stin kenouria mou zou | In my new life, |
| δεν υπάρχεις πια εσύ |
den iparhis pia esi | you no longer exist. |
| από 'δω και μπρος |
apo 'do ke bros | From now on, |
| θα τη' δω αλλιώς | tha ti' do alios | I will see things differently. (1) |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αχ βρε καρδούλα μου | ah vre kardoula mou | Oh, my heart! |
| δεν άξιζες άλλα | den axizes ala | You weren't worth it, but |
| απ' την ψυχούλα μου | ap' tin psihoula mou | from my soul |
| σου έδωσα πολλά | sou edosa polla | I gave you a lot. |
| δε' το μετάνιωσα | de' to metaniosa | I didn't regret it. |
| δε' σκέφτηκα σωστό ή λάθος | de' skeftika sosto ee lathos | I didn't think right or wrong. |
| ε ναι κατά βάθος | eh ne kata vathos | Well, yes, deep down |
| είν' όλα λάθος | in' ola lathos | it's all wrong. |
| Στην καινούργια μου ζωή | stin kenouria mou zoi | To my new life |
| δεν υπάρχεις πια εσύ |
den iparxis pia esi | you don't exist any more. |
| από 'δω και μπρος |
apo 'do ke bros | From now on, |
| θα τη' δω αλλιώς | tha ti' do alios | I will see things differently. (1) |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αχ βρε καρδούλα μου | ah vre kardoula mou | Oh, my heart! |
| δεν άξιζες άλλα | den axizes ala | You weren't worth it, but |
| απ' την ψυχούλα μου | ap' tin psihoula mou | from my soul |
| σου έδωσα πολλά | sou edosa polla | I gave you a lot. |
| δε' το μετάνιωσα | de' to metaniosa | I didn't regret it. |
| δε' σκέφτηκα σωστό ή λάθος | de' skeftika sosto ee lathos | I didn't think right or wrong. |
| και ναι ήσουν λάθος | ke ne isoun lathos | And yes, you were wrong [a mistake]. |
Chorus |
Chorus |
Chorus |
| Αχ βρε καρδούλα μου | ah vre kardoula mou | Oh, my heart! |
| δεν άξιζες άλλα | den axizes ala | You weren't worth it, but |
| απ' την ψυχούλα μου | ap' tin psihoula mou | from my soul |
| σου έδωσα πολλά | sou edosa polla | I gave you a lot. |
| δε' το μετάνιωσα | de' to metaniosa | I didn't regret it. |
| δε' σκέφτηκα σωστό ή λάθος | de' skeftika sosto ee lathos | I didn't think right or wrong. |
| ε ναι κατά βάθος | eh ne kata vathos | Well, yes, deep down |
| είν' όλα λάθος | in' ola lathos | it's all wrong. |
| είν' όλα λάθος | in' ola lathos | it's all wrong. |
- There is a related expression in Greek "pos tin ehis di" whose meaning is similar to the English, "Who you think you are?" or "Get off your high horse!" that is implied by this comment. In this case, she's implying that idea to herself, that she will rise above the situation and view the relationship differently.
Translations of
Elli Kokkinou's Songs On This Site
Translations on this web site of songs performed by Elli Kokkinou include:
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About the Translator
This page was contributed by Panayiota Bakis, who is happy to share her culture and music she grew up with! Here's how Panayiota describes her background:
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