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.
Give Me A Reason
Ari Koivunen Lyrics
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Time is my only friend
It keeps me alive
With things we pretend
Why,
Why cant I close my eyes?
Just lay down by myself
And fly to the skies
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Pushing me down, around and around
Trying to keep it in control
Tear me apart, take a piece of my heart
And time has taken its toll
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Now Im broken
But I open my arms
and I yell to the world
But my voice cant be heard
I am stronger, no longer in the dark
cause you give me a reason
to go on
I, I feel the pain in me
it bawls through the walls of my darkest memories
Pushing me down, around and around
Trying to keep it in control
Tear me apart, take a piece of my heart
cause Im not faking and Im
Now Im broken
But I open my arms
and I yell to the world
But my voice cant be heard
I am stronger, no longer in the dark
cause you give me a reason
You give me a reason
to go on
I know what I want
And I know what I need
But sometimes Ive fallen off real
Now Im broken
But I open my arms
and I yell to the world
But my voice cant be heard
I am stronger, no longer in the dark
cause you give me a reason
you give me a reason
Yeah, you give me a reason
to go on.
The song "Give Me A Reason" by Ari Koivunen is a compelling piece that speaks about a person's struggle with their own demons and how time has taken its toll on them. The first verse talks about how time is the only thing that keeps the person alive as they pretend that things are alright. The second verse portrays the pain felt by the person as it bawls through the walls of their darkest memories.
The chorus talks about how the person is being pushed down and torn apart by their struggles, but they open their arms and yell to the world for help. They are no longer in the dark because someone has given them a reason to go on, someone who understands them and provides them with the strength they need to keep moving forward.
Through the song's lyrics, we can understand that the person is struggling with their inner demons, but someone has given them hope, and they are no longer alone. The song's title, "Give Me A Reason," suggests the need for someone to provide the person with a reason to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
Time,
The passage of time is a constant presence in my life.
Time is my only friend
In a life where many things are uncertain, the regularity of time is a reliable presence.
It keeps me alive
Without time, my existence would lack structure and meaning.
With things we pretend
We rely on time to create an illusion of order in our lives.
Why,
I question why I cannot escape the struggles in my life.
Why cant I close my eyes?
I am unable to find peace in sleep or escape from my problems.
Just lay down by myself
I crave the solitary rest that would come with sleeping alone.
And fly to the skies
I long for the freedom of an unburdened mind that comes with peaceful sleep.
Pushing me down, around and around
My struggles are constant, leaving me feeling trapped and helpless.
Trying to keep it in control
Despite this, I try to maintain composure and handle my issues with grace.
Tear me apart, take a piece of my heart
My difficulties threaten to destroy my emotional wellbeing.
And time has taken its toll
The strain of chronic suffering is wearing me down.
Now Im broken
I have been pushed to my limit and am struggling to cope.
But I open my arms
Despite my pain, I remain open to new experiences and joys.
and I yell to the world
I refuse to be silenced by my struggles.
But my voice cant be heard
My pain and challenges are often dismissed or ignored by others.
I am stronger, no longer in the dark
Despite the difficulties I face, I am gradually growing stronger and have found hope.
cause you give me a reason
This newfound hope and strength comes from the presence of someone special in my life.
to go on
Their support and encouragement give me the will to keep fighting for a better future.
I, I feel the pain in me
I am acutely aware of my own suffering and struggles.
it bawls through the walls of my darkest memories
My pain is inextricably linked to my past traumas and hurts.
cause Im not faking and Im
My struggles are genuine and cannot be dismissed as mere drama or attention seeking.
I know what I want
Despite my struggles, I remain focused on my goals and desires.
And I know what I need
I am self-aware and have a clear sense of what will bring me fulfillment and joy.
But sometimes Ive fallen off real
Despite my clarity and focus, there are times when I falter or lose sight of my path.
Yeah, you give me a reason
Once again, the presence of someone special in my life gives me the hope and motivation I need to continue on my journey.
Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabrielly Santana
Essa música é uma nostalgia. Perfeição demais
HayyelLovesWolves
I live in the USA and am a big fan of Ari. He is definitely one of the best singers out there!!
CJ Mattias
Bought his CD when I was 10 years old. I think he should have deserved more attention. Really unique style.
rwhite022
+CJ Mattias his?! ouch...
Maeko
+rwhite022 Yes, his. He was 24 years old when this was made.
yksimiljoonasta
He never wanted to be a singer though. Sad since he has some amazing pipes.
Roman Borky
Just discovered this in 2023 song stays in my head all the time!! What a great piece+
Emilife AllMyLoving
perfect hair, perfect voice, perfect songs... you are perfect!
Dreamofasiagirl
I never get sick of this song. I've been listening to it for a long time. You give me a reason to keep listening.
Micky Bianco
Great voice! The band plays with precision. They are perfect. Great songs! 🤘