Illi, whose real name is Aleksi Sariola, is a Finnish r&b-singer. He is als… Read Full Bio ↴Illi, whose real name is Aleksi Sariola, is a Finnish r&b-singer. He is also known as an actor and a tv-reporter. Illi's first album, Kokoa mut, was released in 2006. Along with singing, he has written words to all of the songs on the album. He had a role in a popular tv-series called Salatut Elämät (Concealed Lives) from 2001 to 2005. He also took part in the Finnish preselection of the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest in a boy band called In tha Mix. Their song was "From the Heart" but it didn't make it to the national final.

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Illi Lyrics

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Nainen yksin pimeessд pohtii elдmддnsд
Katsoo peilikuvaansa ja purskahtaa itkuun
Itsellensд vannottaa: "tдn tдytyy olla rakkautta
Niin kuin satukirjoissa, vaikka nyt sattuu"
(En voi valittaa)
Murheillani vaivata
(Vain pelottaa)
Taihtoisin paeta

(Aiheuttaa)
Rakkalleni mielipahaa
(Joten toivoa saa)
Jдljet peittдд

[Chorus:]
Ensimmдinen
Anteeks annetaan
Toinenkin
Pian unohdetaan
Villaisella
Kolmas painetaan
Niinpд loppuelдmдn oottaa huomista

Hiljaisuuden katkaisee
Avunhuuto pimeyteen
Kyynel vierii poskelle
Tunnottomalle
Viha, pelko, katkeruus
Hoiva, vietti, riippuvuus
Itsesyytцs kietoutuu yhд syvemmдlle

(On katumus)
Annathan sд anteeksi?
(Ja lupaus)
Parannan tapani
(Ja sovinto)
Tдд on meille uusi alku
(Hдn hymyilee)
Ja jдljet peittдд

[Chorus] x2

(Hiljaisuuden katkaisee)

Overall Meaning

The song "1.2.3" by Illi is about a woman who is alone in the darkness and is reflecting on her life. She looks into the mirror and bursts into tears, convincing herself that what she's going through must be love, even though it hurts. The lyrics talk about how she doesn't want to burden others with her troubles and wishes she could escape from them. Despite causing pain to her loved ones, all she can do is hope that things will get better. The chorus talks about forgiveness, with the first mistake being forgiven, the second soon forgotten, and the third covered up, so she can look forward to tomorrow, despite the pain she's feeling. The second verse talks about how the woman's self-blame is deepening, with her crying out for help in the darkness, with emotions such as anger, fear, and bitterness consuming her, while feelings of love, desire, and addiction also linger. In the end, she asks for forgiveness, promises to improve, and hopes that this will be a fresh start for them both.

The lyrics of the song "1.2.3" are touching, as it talks about how the woman is going through a difficult time, but she's trying to convince herself that it's love that she's feeling. The song is reflective and powerful, as it talks about how the woman is struggling but still hopes for a better future. It's important to note that despite the struggles she faces, she still wants to take responsibility, learning from her mistakes and seeking forgiveness. This song can relate to many people who feel alone in the darkness, struggling with their own problems while wishing for a better tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Nainen yksin pimeess? pohtii el?m??ns?
A woman is alone in the darkness thinking about her life

Katsoo peilikuvaansa ja purskahtaa itkuun
She looks at her reflection in the mirror and starts to cry

Itsellens? vannottaa: "t?n t?ytyy olla rakkautta
She promises herself that this must be love

Niin kuin satukirjoissa, vaikka nyt sattuu"
Just like in fairy tales, even though it hurts right now

(En voi valittaa)
(I can't complain)

Murheillani vaivata
I'm burdened by my sorrows

(Vain pelottaa)
(It's just scary)

Taihtoisin paeta
I wish I could escape

(Aiheuttaa)
(It causes)

Rakkalleni mielipahaa
Pain for my loved one

(Joten toivoa saa)
(So there's hope)