Unlike traditional love songs, "Zilevo" doesn't sugarcoat the "ugly" side of romance. It’s a favorite in Greek nightclubs (bouzoukia) because it allows people to scream-sing their frustrations.
As the first mechanical, driving beats of Zilevo filled the room, Stavros felt the lyrics physically hit him. "Zilevo..." (I envy). It wasn't a soft emotion; it was a fever. GIORGOS MAZONAKIS ZILEVO
Elena was laughing, her hand resting lightly on the arm of a man Stavros didn't recognize. To anyone else, it was a polite conversation. To Stavros, every smile she gave was a theft. He remembered the lyrics Mazonakis growled: he didn't just envy her presence; he envied the air she breathed and the ground she walked on because he wasn't the one providing it. "Zilevo
Mazonakis is known for his eccentric style and "bad boy" persona. You can find his official discography and updates on his Official Website or follow his latest performances on YouTube. To anyone else, it was a polite conversation