Koivunen is a member and a vocalist of two Finnish bands: Ari Koivunen (2007-) and Amoral (2008-).Ari Koivunen's debut album, 'Fuel for the Fire', was officially released on the 30th of May 2007. The songs for the album were made by wellknown Finnish metal musicians and song writers such as Janne Joutsenniemi (SubUrban Tribe, Stone), Jarkko Ahola (Teräsbetoni), Marco Hietala (Nightwish, Tarot), Timo Tolkki (Stratovarius) and Tony Kakko (Sonata Arctica), among others. Recording musicians were Tuomas Wäinölä (Kotipelto, Nylon Beat), Mikko Kosonen (Maija Vilkkumaa), Nino Laurenne (Thunderstone), Mirka Rantanen (Thunderstone), Mikko Kaakuriniemi (Kotipelto), Pasi Heikkilä (45 Degree Woman) and Janne Wirman (Children Of Bodom). The first single from that album, 'Hear My Call', was released on May 11, 2007.
On June 11, 2008, Ari Koivunen (the band) published the second album - 'Becoming'. The major part of the songs were made for this album by Ari Koivunen band.
On November 25, 2008, technical death metal band Amoral announced Ari as their lead vocalist. He made his vocal debut with Amoral in the studio album 'Show Your Colors' May 6, 2009. The album is the fourth official release in Amoral's history but the first one with Ari Koivunen as their vocalist. 'Show Your Colors' reached Finland's chart-position No 19 in the first week. The album was released in the UK May 11, in Germany May 22, in The US. and Canada June 9 and in Japan July 22, 2009. There are two singles released of the album: 'Year Of The Suckerpunch' and 'Gave Up Easy'. Ari toured in Europe with Amoral at autumn 2009.
Amoral works at a moment ( autumn 2010) with it´s fifth album and Ari Koivunen (the band) is in hiatus.
Hear My Call
Ari Koivunen Lyrics
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I'm still wide awake
It's hard to sleep
I'm lying on the floor
Hours keep on rolling
I wonder if I'm late
Gotta get a grip
I'm falling more and more
Have a little faith
Just a little trust in me
I need your belief
To have my relief
To set me free
Can you hear me calling your name?
I'm trying to reach out to you
Take my hand now
Or fake it somehow
Because I just can't take the truth
Hear me calling your name
I feel I'm depending on you
My heart's bursting out
I scream and I shout
Can you hear my call?
There are moments when I feel so weak
And times when I feel down
But I always fight it back
Can't stand my ground
Have a little faith
Just a little trust in me
I need your belief
To have my relief
To set me free
Can you hear me calling your name?
I'm trying to reach out to you
Take my hand now
Or fake it somehow
Because I just can't take the truth
Hear me calling your name
I feel I'm depending on you
My heart's bursting out
I scream and I shout
Can you hear my call?
They say that the wounds will never heal
If the scars will remain no matter what you feel
Just live your life, you're awake
Don't give a damn what they say
Higher you climb
Harder you fall
That makes you stronger than all
Have a little faith
Just a little trust in me
I need your belief
To have my relief
To set me free
Can you hear me calling your name?
I'm trying to reach out to you
Take my hand now
Or fake it somehow
Because I just can't take the truth
Hear me calling your name
I feel I'm depending on you
My heart's bursting out
I scream and I shout
Can you hear my call?
Can you hear me calling your name?
I'm trying to reach out to you
Take my hand now
Or fake it somehow
Because I just can't take the truth
Hear me calling your name
I feel I'm depending on you
My heart's bursting out
I scream and I shout
Can you hear my call?
The lyrics to Ari Koivunen's Hear My Call express the singer’s feelings of desperation and dependence on someone close to him, whom he is calling out to for help. The song captures the emotions of someone who is feeling weak, alone, and helpless at a moment when they need someone to lean on.
The opening lines of the song depict someone struggling to sleep in the wee hours of the morning, showing that the singer is preoccupied with something that's keeping him awake. As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the singer's sense of frustration and that he is in desperate need of someone he can depend on. The chorus serves as a plea for help as the singer begs for the other person to hear him and take his hand, asking them to be there for him even if they have to fake it.
The third verse of the song is an encouragement for the listener not to give up and to keep fighting. The lyrics speak to the idea that scars never truly heal, but you can still ascend in life even with them. The song ends as it began, with the singer repeating his need for someone to help him through his struggles.
Overall, the song presents an emotional ballad that’s relatable to the millions of people with similar struggles looking for a shoulder to lean on.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning
At the beginning of the day
I'm still wide awake
I can't sleep
It's hard to sleep
I find it difficult to rest
I'm lying on the floor
I'm physically down
Hours keep on rolling
Time is passing by
I wonder if I'm late
I'm uncertain if I'm behind
Gotta get a grip
I need to hold on
I'm falling more and more
I'm losing my hold
Have a little faith
Trust me a bit
Just a little trust in me
Believe me a little
I need your belief
I require your confidence
To have my relief
To ease my burden
To set me free
To liberate me
Can you hear me calling your name?
Do you sense my call for help?
I'm trying to reach out to you
I'm attempting to connect with you
Take my hand now
Assist me immediately
Or fake it somehow
Pretend to help me
Because I just can't take the truth
Because I can't handle the reality
Hear me calling your name
Listen to my plea
I feel I'm depending on you
I sense that I need you
My heart's bursting out
I'm overwhelmed with emotions
I scream and I shout
I express myself noisily
There are moments when I feel so weak
There are instances when I'm not strong
And time when I feel down
And occasions when I'm saddened
But I always fight it back
But I persist to beat it
Can't stand my ground
I can't hold my position
They say the wounds will never heal
People say that the physical injuries won't recover
If the scars will remain no matter what you feel
If the physical marks will persist despite your emotional state
Just live your life, you're awake
Just endure your existence and stay alert
Don't give a damn what they say
Don't mind their comments
Higher you climb
The more you ascend
Harder you fall
The more difficult you'll plummet
That makes you stronger than all
That strengthens you the most
Can you hear me calling your name?
Do you perceive my appeal?
I'm trying to reach out to you
I'm trying to make contact with you
Take my hand now
Hold my hand immediately
Or fake it somehow
Deceive me so
Because I just can't take the truth
Because I can't bear the reality
Hear me calling your name
Respond to my supplication
I feel I'm depending on you
I sense I need your support
My heart's bursting out
I'm overwhelmed with emotions
I scream and I shout
I express myself noisily
Can you hear my call?
Can you hear me calling for your help?
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