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.
Our Beast
Ari Koivunen Lyrics
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You always hide more things inside
Guns to blow me away
I'm at the edge of all things gone unreal
Taking punches that I just can't feel
Can't feel a thing
Before all the flags are torn
Feed our beast of war
Forever raging on
Oh how did we end up here
Where a tongue's blade now
through my heart somehow
And every tear turns red with hate and fear
I'm at the edge of all things gone unreal
Rolling with punches that I just can't feel
War forever raging on
Before all the flags are torn
Feed our beast of war
Forever raging on
Over the edge of all things gone unreal
All over me the wounds I just can't feel
But I wish I could
War forever raging on
Before all the flags are torn
Feed our beast of war
Forever raging on
The lyrics to Our Beast by Ari Koivunen are heavy and intense, painting a picture of someone who is on the brink of despair. The first few lines seem to suggest that the singer has tried to understand the person they are addressing, but they continue to keep things hidden, and the metaphorical "guns" they hold are a threat to the singer's well-being. The singer is at the "edge of all things gone unreal," suggesting they feel disconnected from the world around them, and they are "taking punches" that they "just can't feel." This could indicate a feeling of numbness or disassociation.
The chorus, which repeats several times, speaks to the idea of war and conflict that seems never-ending. The line "feed our beast of war" suggests that we have created this destructive force that must be constantly fed to continue existing. The singer expresses a sense of hopelessness and confusion, wondering how they ended up in this situation where they are being hurt by someone with whom they once had a connection. The tears turning "red with hate and fear" convey a sense of the singer's overwhelming emotions.
The lines "over the edge of all things gone unreal / all over me the wounds I just can't feel" suggest that the singer has reached a breaking point, but their body and mind have become numb to the pain. They "wish" they could feel something, as if the absence of pain is almost worse than the pain itself.
Overall, the song speaks to the toll that conflict and violence take on individuals and society as a whole. The idea of a "beast of war" that must be fed perpetuates the cycle of violence, and the singer is trapped in a situation where they can't escape the pain and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've tried to see things your way
I attempted to understand your perspective
You always hide more things inside
You keep secrets hidden from me
Guns to blow me away
You threaten me with violence
I'm at the edge of all things gone unreal
I feel like I'm lost in a dream or nightmare
Taking punches that I just can't feel
I am emotionally numb to the pain inflicted upon me
Can't feel a thing
I am devoid of emotion
War forever raging on
Conflict never ends
Before all the flags are torn
Before all sides have been defeated
Feed our beast of war
Fuel the desire for combat and violence
Forever raging on
The war will continue
Oh how did we end up here
Wishing we hadn't reached this point of conflict
Where a tongue's blade now through my heart somehow
The insults hurt deeply and cut like a sharp weapon
And every tear turns red with hate and fear
The emotions are intense and cause feelings of anger and terror
Rolling with punches that I just can't feel
I am accustomed to being beaten down emotionally
Over the edge of all things gone unreal
Going beyond the limits of what is rational or believable
All over me the wounds I just can't feel
The emotional pain is intense but I am numb to it
But I wish I could
I want to be able to feel again
War forever raging on
The conflict will continue indefinitely
Before all the flags are torn
Before one side is completely defeated
Feed our beast of war
Continue to stoke the flames of violence
Forever raging on
The war will never end
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.