Before winning the Finnish Idols, Pakarinen worked as a forklift driver. She also had previous musical experience in a band called Rained. In the finale of Idols, held on January 9th, 2004, Pakarinen got 431,000 (60 per cent) of the total of 713,000 votes. Jani Wickholm got the remaining 40%, or 282,000 votes. For winning the Idols, Pakarinen got a check of 30,000 euros and a recording contract with BMG Finland. In the finale Pakarinen performed Tina Turner's "Simply the Best", Bangles' "Eternal Flame" and a song made for the Idols' winner, "Tulin voittamaan" ("I came to win").
Pakarinen's debut single was an English version of the song "Tulin voittamaan", titled "Love Is Like a Song".
It was released in the February of 2004 and rose to #1 on the Finnish single charts.
Pakarinen's debut album "When I Become Me" was released in June, 2004.
It never reached the number one position, but stayed as number two for several weeks.
The album has sold nearly 60,000 copies. Both the debut single and the debut album have earned 'platinum' status.
In September 2005, Pakarinen's second album "Stronger" was released. It also rose to #2 on the Finnish album charts, but it hasn't sold as much as the first album.
On February 17th, Hanna was chosen to represent Finland in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in May in Helsinki.
Her 3rd album, "Lovers", was released on Valentine's Day, 2007. The album includes an extended version of her Eurovision Song Contest song, Leave Me Alone.
It Ain't Me
Hanna Pakarinen Lyrics
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And tell me who do you take me for
You're making rules up as we go
Last call, I'm outta here
My magic trick, I disappear
Just had enough of laying low
You can't take me out
No matter what you do to me, I can take it
You can get me hurt but you know I'll make it
Breaking free, I will make you see
One of us will come crashing down and baby it ain't me
It ain't gonna be me
You're such a superstar
You really are your biggest fan
I'll crush the dream you're living in
Your game is over now
Guess it's your life for you to lose
You just can't stand to see me win
You can't bring me down
You can't take me out
No matter what you do to me, I can take it
You can get me hurt but you know I'll make it
Breaking free, I will make you see
One of us will come crashing down and baby it ain't me
It ain't gonna be me
It ain't gonna be me
It ain't gonna be me
You're the one I can do without
You say you're feeling bad
But I never made you
Couldn't make you love so you made me hate you
Breaking free, I will make you see
One of us will come crashing down and baby it ain't me
You can't bring me down
You can't take me out
No matter what you do to me, I can take it
You can get me hurt but you know I'll make it
Breaking free, I will make you see
One of us will come crashing down and baby it ain't me
It ain't me
It ain't gonna be me
Hanna Pakarinen's "It Ain't Me" lyrics are the epitome of an empowering song that encourages those who are challenged by a controlling partner, a competitive colleague, or a detractor to remain strong and see things through to the end. The opening lines of the song, "Who do you think you are? And tell me who do you take me for" are a rebuke to a lousy partner or an adversary who does not respect the other person. By saying "You're making rules up as we go," Hanna highlights the feeling of oppression created by someone who shifts the goalpost often.
The verse about the magic trick emphasizes the desire to escape from the problematic situation. "Last call, I'm outta here, my magic trick, I disappear..." It signifies the determination to move on and not be dragged down by someone else's tactics. Hanna is affirming that the other person cannot bring her down nor take her out, no matter what they do to her. Further, she promises that she will remain true to herself by breaking free and not succumbing to their demands. By saying "One of us will come crashing down, and baby, it ain't me," she points out that she is in control and will not be brought down.
The song is relatable to anyone who has experienced a toxic relationship, either personally or professionally. The lyrics are a reminder to stand tall, endure the challenges, and emerge victorious. Ultimately, it is about reclaiming control over one's life and proving that no matter how much the other person tries to bring you down, it is not going to work.
Line by Line Meaning
Who do you think you are?
You are acting superior and I want to know why.
And tell me who do you take me for
You underestimate me and I want to know how low you think of me.
You're making rules up as we go
You are being unpredictable and changing things as you please.
Last call, I'm outta here
I have had enough and I am leaving now.
My magic trick, I disappear
I am going to vanish from your life.
Just had enough of laying low
I am done with keeping quiet and taking a backseat.
You can't bring me down
I am strong and you cannot break me.
You can't take me out
I am resilient and you cannot defeat me.
No matter what you do to me, I can take it
I am capable of handling whatever you put me through.
You can get me hurt but you know I'll make it
You might cause me pain, but I will bounce back.
Breaking free, I will make you see
I am determined to show you that I am not defined by you.
One of us will come crashing down and baby it ain't me
One of us will suffer defeat, but it will not be me.
It ain't gonna be me
I am not the one who will be defeated.
You're such a superstar
You think highly of yourself and crave attention.
You really are your biggest fan
You are egotistical and self-centered.
I'll crush the dream you're living in
I will shatter your illusions and make you face reality.
Your game is over now
Your time is up and your plan has failed.
Guess it's your life for you to lose
It is up to you to make something of your life or risk losing everything.
You just can't stand to see me win
You are envious of my success and cannot bear to see me do well.
You're the one I can do without
I do not need you in my life.
You say you're feeling bad
You claim to be remorseful.
But I never made you
But I did not make you do anything.
Couldn't make you love so you made me hate you
You could not reciprocate my feelings and instead made me resent you.
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Svetlana Stoykova
Brilliant voice, brilliant text! Me - surprised really very much to find out she has sung some of my thoughts, word by word. Lovely!
Svetlana Stoykova
Brilliant voice, brilliant text! Me - surprised really very much to find out she has sung some of my thoughts, word by word. Lovely!
Lauri Kustonen
Tää on hyvä kappale :D