Observatorion mäellä
Kauko Röyhkä Lyrics

"Observatorion mäellä" is a Finnish song by Kauko Röyhkä that deals with the theme of loss and grief. The singer visits the location where his friend, who passed away at a young age, is buried, and reflects on their relationship. The opening lines of the song describe the singer's walk to the site of the observatory where his friend is buried. He is struck by how young his friend was when they passed away and how unexpected it was, as they had talked about everything else. The loss of his friend seems to have left an indelible mark on the singer, as he ponders it further throughout the lyrics.

The singer then moves on to describe his late friend's family, how she had impressive parents and siblings and was beautiful herself. While acknowledging her attributes, the singer also notes that his friend knew she had to leave, suggesting the possibility of a foreboding sense of her own mortality. The singer insists that he and his friend, despite their religious differences, continued to walk together, even as his friend was a believer. The singer seems to suggest that while they might have had their differences, death affects everyone, regardless of their beliefs.

The final verses of "Observation mäellä" are quite poignant. The singer notes that Monday was the day his friend passed away, and he remembers that she was headed towards an evening church service, something that he never questioned at the time. He reiterates how young she was and comments on how tired she looked when he last saw her on Observatory Hill, which may have been the last time they saw each other. The final lines suggest that although her family was shocked by her death, it was something that she knew she had to do, a fate that was inevitable. The song deals with the complexities of grief, the inevitability of death, and how one can come to terms with the loss of someone close to them.