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.
Heartstealer
Ari Koivunen Lyrics
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Not a word you say
I've had enough
Don't bother beg and pray
I've paid my dues
Witnessed your every move
No longer hypnotized
Playing with the hand you're dealing
It's playin' with fire
Last card laid down I see it
You're just a liar
You're a heartstealer
Stalking in the dark
Your eyes are cold your hands are quicker
than the eye
I don't know who you really are
Go hunt for someone else
Before you go just give me back my heart
Snake charmer
Your thrill is gone
Your sleight of hand
Won't fool me anymore
All you've got for me
Is the shortest straw
'Though you've made me bleed
Can't hurt me anymore
Playing with the hand you're dealing
It's playin' with fire
Last card laid down I see it
You're just a liar
You're a heartstealer
Stalking in the dark
Your eyes are cold your hands are quicker
than the eye
I don't know who you really are
Go hunt for someone else
Before you go just give me back my heart
The song "Heartstealer" by Ari Koivunen is about a person who has been betrayed by someone they loved deeply. The lyrics describe the feeling of being deceived and cheated on. The singer has finally realized that the person they were in love with was a liar and a heartstealer, someone who has no regard for other people's feelings.
The song is filled with metaphors and imagery to create a vivid picture of the emotions felt by the singer. The line "Playing with the hand you're dealing, it's playing with fire" is a metaphor for how the manipulative person is taking chances by using lies and deceit to control the singer. The line "Your eyes are cold your hands are quicker than the eye" further emphasizes the manipulative nature of the heartstealer.
Towards the end of the song, the singer makes it clear that they are done with the toxicity of the relationship and demands that the heartstealer return their heart. The line "Before you go just give me back my heart" represents the singer's attempt to reclaim their dignity and move on from a toxic relationship.
Overall, this song is about the dangers of trusting the wrong person and how it can lead to heartbreak and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe you
I am skeptical of everything you say
Not a word you say
I think every word you say is a lie
I've had enough
I am tired of dealing with you
Don't bother beg and pray
Your apologies and begging will not change my mind
I've paid my dues
I have been through a lot because of you
Witnessed your every move
I have seen all the ways you have hurt me
No longer hypnotized
I am no longer under your control
I'm gonna walk away
I am going to leave you behind
Playing with the hand you're dealing
You are taking a big risk with everything you're doing
It's playin' with fire
What you're doing is dangerous and could have serious consequences
Last card laid down I see it
I see through your lies and deceit
You're just a liar
You are someone who tells lies and cannot be trusted
You're a heartstealer
You are someone who takes advantage of others and breaks their hearts
Stalking in the dark
You are sneaky and not to be trusted
Your eyes are cold your hands are quicker than the eye
You are manipulative and use your charm to deceive others
I don't know who you really are
I am not sure what your true intentions are
Go hunt for someone else
You should find someone else to manipulate and deceive
Before you go just give me back my heart
Please return my feelings and my trust that you have taken from me
Snake charmer
You are someone who can charm and deceive others in a harmful way
Your thrill is gone
You no longer have the same power over me
Your sleight of hand
Your ability to deceive others is not as effective as it once was
Won't fool me anymore
I am not easily tricked by you anymore
All you've got for me
You have nothing but negative things to offer me
Is the shortest straw
You are giving me the worst possible outcome
'Though you've made me bleed
Despite the pain you have inflicted on me
Can't hurt me anymore
You can no longer cause me any harm
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.