PHOTO CREDIT: Above photo by John Rickman Photography, San Jose, California.

This page contains a translation into English of the lyrics to the popular Greek song "Sex" (), which was sung by Elli Kokkinou. Also included is a pronunciation guide for the Greek lyrics so you can sing along if you like.

This song became a huge hit in Turkish nightclubs in Turkey.

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

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.

About Fivos (Phivos, Phoebus)

Fivos is the stage name for Evangelos-Phoebus Tassopoulos, the prominent Greek songwriter who wrote the music for this song. His name is sometimes written as "Phivos" or "Phoebus". He is one of the most successful Greek songwriters of the 1990's and early 2000's.

Fivos was born in 1971. During his school years, he drummed in a band. He started writing songs while studying music at a conservatory, and signed his first contract with a record label at age 22. Over the next 10 years, his songs enjoyed spectacular success in Greece and Cyprus. He began to gain international recognition starting in 2001. In 2004, he signed a deal with Coca Cola to write the music that would be featured in Coca Cola's ads as part of their Olympics sponsorship, and in 2005 he created a new anthem for the Athens football team.

Song: Sex, 2005

Lyrics: Markella Panayiotou

Music: Fivos

Original Artist: Elli Kokkinou

Dance Style: Burlesque

Album: Sex

Τραγούδι: Σεξ, 2005

Στίχοι: Μαρκέλλα Παναγιώτου

Μουσική: Ευάγγελος Τασσόπουλος (Φοίβος)

Πρώτη Εκτέλεση: Έλλη Κοκκίνου

Άλμπουμ: Σεξ