Kirill Babitzin was born in Helsinki in 1950 to a Russian emigrant family. His musical career originally began at the age of five when his grandmother gave him an accordion. He later won an accordion competition at the age of ten but left the accordion playing for rock'n'roll.
His first band was The Creatures in which he joined in 1964, under his artist name Kirka.
Babitzin got his breakthrough in 1967 when he joined the band called The Islanders (originally led by Ilkka "Danny" Lipsanen as the major vocalist) and began touring in Finland. Kirka also recorded some singles with Blues Section.
In 1978, Babitzin released a duet album with his sister Anna, and the next year their sister Muska joined in. Kirka's brother was the popular musician Sammy Babitzin, who was killed in a car crash in 1973.
Kirka represented Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 1984, finishing as a strong 9th with the song Hengaillaan. His biggest hit was tune Surun pyyhit silmistäni that won the finnish song contest Syksyn Sävel. English version, made by artist himself, was successful in Greece. Foreign artists have recorded it successfully too in other languages. Kirka made the big success of course in Finland with a few albums.
Babitzin was awarded with the Emma award for best male singer twice, first in 1981 and then in 2000. He died suddenly on January 31 2007 at his home of undisclosed acute illness.
I'll Be Yours
Kirka Lyrics
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You can lead me out into the night
You can steal my soul
Take my heart and run
You can play around until you're done
I have??? against your every move
I have pointed out???
Take my heart and run
You can play around until you're done
You can pull me under, let the thunder get me
You can let me down and I'll be yours
You can plain ignore me when you see me drowning
You can let me down and I'll be yours
I will take the heat, I will see it through
I'll adjust to every changing mood
You can whisper lies into my ear
You can curse my soul and I won't hear
I have tried and failed
Take my heart and run
You can play around until you're done
You can pull me under, let the thunder get me
You can let me down and I'll be yours
You can plain ignore me when you see me drowning
You can let me down and I'll be yours
I will take the heat, I will see it through
I'll adjust to every changing mood
You can pull me under, let the thunder get me
You can let me down and I'll be yours
You can plain ignore me when you see me drowning
You can let me down and I'll be yours
I will take the heat, I will see it through
I'll adjust to every changing mood
Kirka's song "I'll Be Yours" is a passionate declaration of unconditional love. The singer addresses his beloved and lets her know that no matter how she treats him, he will always be hers. The lyrics are intense and emotional, painting a picture of a man who is willing to go through hardship and pain just to be with the woman he loves.
The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the singer telling his lover that she can treat him however she wants, but he will always be there for her. The lines "You can steal my soul, take my heart and run, you can play around until you're done" depict a man who is completely at the mercy of the woman he loves. He is willing to give up everything for her, even if it means being hurt and mistreated.
The chorus is the most powerful part of the song, repeating the message that the singer will always be there for his lover, no matter what. He says "You can pull me under, let the thunder get me, you can let me down and I'll be yours, you can plain ignore me when you see me drowning, you can let me down and I'll be yours". The repeated message here is that no matter what she does, he will always be there for her.
Overall, Kirka's song "I'll Be Yours" is a heart-wrenching love song that speaks to the unconditional love that many people feel for their partners. The lyrics are powerful and emotional, and the message of the song is clear: no matter what happens, the singer will always be there for his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
You can treat me wrong or treat me right
You have the power to either treat me poorly or treat me well
You can lead me out into the night
You have control over leading me out, even if it's into the darkness
You can steal my soul
You have the ability to take away my essence, leaving me empty
Take my heart and run
You can have my love, but you can also leave me behind
You can play around until you're done
You have the option to play with my emotions until you've had your fill
You can pull me under, let the thunder get me
You can bring me down and let me suffer
You can let me down and I'll be yours
Even if you disappoint me, I still belong to you
You can plain ignore me when you see me drowning
You can choose to ignore me even when I'm in desperate need of help
I will take the heat, I will see it through
I will take the consequences and endure until the end
I'll adjust to every changing mood
I will adapt and change to fit your ever-changing emotions
You can whisper lies into my ear
You can deceive me with your words
You can curse my soul and I won't hear
You can say hurtful words, but they won't affect me
Writer(s): EDU KETTUNEN, KRISTIAN JERNSTROEM, KALERVO HALONEN
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.