Lukioaikainen bändiviritys johti kosketuksiin levy-yhtiöiden kanssa ja Kristiina päätyi laulamaan Tyttö sinä olet tähti -elokuvan lopputeksteissä rullaavan, Jukka Immosen tekemän You’ll Be Gone -kappaleen. Jukka Immosen kautta Kristiina on ollut tekemässä demolauluja suomalaisille musiikkiammattilaisille järjestetyillä biisileireillä, joiden myötä Kristiina on demottanut paitsi Jukka Immosen myös mm. Illusion Raken ja Teemu Brunilan kappaleita. Kaksikielinen laulaja on myös kirjoittanut englanninkielisiä tekstejä muille artisteille. Kristiinan sanoituksia on päätynyt mm. uuden Idols-tuomari Patrick Sarinin sävellyksiin ja Anna Abreun laulettavaksi.
Tyttö sinä olet tähti -elokuvan myötä Kristiina tutustui alkuvuodesta 2008 oman debyyttilevynsä julkaisseen ja mm. Antti Tuiskulle ja Tarja Turuselle kappaleita tehneen Chisun kanssa. Parivaljakko sävelsi ja sanoitti ensimmäisen yhteisen biisinsä jo ensitapaamisella ja päätti tehdä Kristiinan oman sooloalbumin kokonaan yhdessä.
Kristiinan ensimmäinen sooloalbumi hitchin to helsinki ilmestyi marraskuussa 2008. Ensilevyn tiimoilta tehtiin keikkoja ja sinkut sunny day, annie and i, rainy helsinki ja Wrong soivat radiossa tiuhaan.
Keikkailun ja radiosoiton lisäksi Kristiina tuli vuoden 2009 aikana tutuksi laajemmalle yleisölle mm. Nelosen Kuorosodasta ja lukuisista televisioiduista hyväntekeväisyyskonserteista. Loppuvuodesta Kristiinaa kuultiin myös Onnen Laulut -kokoelmalla, jossa hän versioi Sigin Tiina menee naimisiin -hittiä sekä Ipanapan Joulu -lastenlevyllä Joulupukkiukki-biisin muodossa.
Kristiinan toinen pitkäsoitto sirpaleista koottu – tällä kertaa suomeksi! – ilmestyi helmikuussa 2012. Ensimmäinen sinkku, Kiitos kun muistit, tuli tutuksi vuoden 2010 hittielokuva Napapiirin sankareista, ja Ihanaa -single taas oli kesän 2011 himotuimpia biisejä YleXllä. Syyskuussa 2011 julkaistiin Sininen sydän, ja Ensimmäinen nainen albumin julkaisun yhteydessä. Maaliskuussa 2013 Kristiinalta saatiin ensimmäinen näyte kolmannen albumin materiaalista, eli single muukalainen.
Parhaiten pysyt kärryillä Kristiinan touhuissa seuraamalla Kristiinan blogia, Facebook-fanisivuja, Twitteriä ja YouTube-kanavaa!
ENGLISH:
Kristiina Wheeler (born in 1983, Hitchin, United Kingdom) is a Finnish singer-songwriter. She became known in 2005 when she sang on the soundtrack of a Finnish movie "Tyttö sinä olet tähti" (Girl you're a star) with the song you'll be gone. In 2008 she released the first single sunny day from her debut album hitchin to helsinki. Following singles were annie and i, rainy helsinki and wrong. In 2010 she released her first Finnish single called kiitos kun muistit (Thank's for remebering) which also served as the theme song for the movie "Napapiirin sankarit" (Heroes of the Arctic Circle). Next single from her sophomore album is ihanaa (Wonderful) which was released in May 2011.
The story:
Although still a fairly unknown artist to the public, Kristiina Wheeler is an experienced musician. Half English half Finnish, Kristiina was born in Hitchin and moved to Tampere when she was 6 years old. She took piano and guitar lessons but later on found song writing and solo singing more her scene through listening to the Jagged Little Pill-album by Alanis Morissette.
High school band gigs took her to the stage and introduced her to the representatives of record companies and ended up singing on a track that was featured in the movie Tyttö Sinä Olet Tähti co-written with Jukka Immonen and Patrick Sarin. Through Immonen Kristiina got asked to record demo vocals at song writing camps organized for professional writers. As well as these songs Kristiina has also recorded demo songs made by Rake Eskolin and Teemu Brunila. This bilingual artist has herself written English lyrics for other artists. Her texts have ended up in songs composed by Idols judge Patric Sarin and for songs sung by Anna Abreu for instance.
Recording for the movie Tyttö sinä olet tähti Kristiina met up with Chisu who herself had just completed her debut album and who has in turn made songs for Antti Tuisku and Tarja Turunen. This dynamic duo made their first song together and decided to join forces and work on Kristiina’s first solo album.
Chisu’s home and summer house were the venues where Kristiina and Chisu spent 18 months working on Kristiina’s album. As a result of these sessions the album contains ‘lollypop’ music which reflects Kristiina’s love for soul and funk music and Chisu’s love for movie melodies and the world of electro.
The first single Sunny Day from this album was accompanied by a music video which also revealed the skilful dance moves by Tommi Korpela, a well-known Finnish actor. Sunny Day has since been on the air daily and thanks to the national radio stations the song reached 6th place on the local radio station hit list in the summer. Kristiina’s second single, Annie and I was also then released and the album Hitchin To Helsinki was released in the end of October 2008.
Kristiina's second album "Sirpaleista koottu" was released in February 2012 and this time in Finnish. She continues in Finnish on her upcoming third album, from which the first single muukalainen ("Alien") was released in March 2013.
Sunny Day
Kristiina Wheeler Lyrics
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Oh, there's this burning poison running through my veins
My baby's far too beautiful to be forgotten
I wrote his name on my sheets made of cotton
Yesterday we fought just for the sake of fighting, I said "Go go go go"
He slammed the door and I was left with next to nothing
I cried "No no no no, oh no"
I don't think we'll ever apart
And then comes the stormy rain, oh my
It washes away all the love from my heart
My love and I, we share a soul wrapped in flames
And yes, filled with passion, but the thing is
As much there is beauty, there's an ugly side, too
We go on and off, back and forth, up and down, round and round
My heart is saying "Girl, pick up the phone"
Come on, go go go go
But my head resists you're better off alone so, no no no no, o-oh
When it's a sunny day outside
I don't think we'll ever apart
And then comes the stormy rain, oh my
It washes away all the love from my heart
My love and I, we share a soul wrapped in flames
And yes, filled with passion, but the thing is
As much there is beauty, there's an ugly side, too
We go on and off, back and forth, up and down, round and round
My heart is saying "Girl, pick up the phone"
Come on, go go go go
But my head resists you're better off alone so, no no no no, o-oh
For the sixtyfourth time in a row
I had to let him go
But when I see him walking out the door
I only love him more
I slipped my bracelet in his pocket during our fight
So I know he has a reason
To come around tonight
When it's a sunny day outside
I don't think we'll ever part
And then comes the stormy rain, oh my
When it's a sunny day outside
I don't think we'll ever part
And then comes to stormy rain, oh my
It washes away all the love from my heart
The song "Sunny Day" by Kristiina Wheeler is an emotional ballad about the ups and downs of a passionate relationship. The opening lines paint a picture of the singer's conflicted feelings, as she apologizes for grinning despite her aching heart. She describes a "burning poison" running through her veins, representing the intensity of her emotions. She acknowledges the beauty of her lover, but also the fact that they often fight without a good reason. When the weather is good, she feels hopeful about their future together, but when the rain comes, it washes away all the love from her heart. Despite the tumultuous nature of their relationship, she can't help but love him more and more.
The lyrics are deeply personal and relatable, capturing the complexities of love and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. Furthermore, the use of imagery and metaphors adds depth and meaning to the song. The burning poison and washing rain are powerful symbols of the highs and lows of a relationship. The singer's internal conflict between her heart and head is another relatable aspect, as many people struggle with making rational decisions when it comes to matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is aching, I'm sorry I have to grin
Despite feeling heartbroken, I have to put on a brave front and pretend to be happy.
Oh, there's this burning poison running through my veins
My emotions are overwhelming me and causing me pain like a toxic substance inside me.
My baby's far too beautiful to be forgotten
My significant other is so amazing that I can't just let go and move on.
I wrote his name on my sheets made of cotton
I want to keep my partner close to me even when they're not there.
Yesterday we fought just for the sake of fighting, I said "Go go go go"
Our argument was pointless, but I still pushed him away and told him to leave.
He slammed the door and I was left with next to nothing
I regret my actions because now I feel empty and alone without him.
I cried "No no no no, oh no"
I realize my mistake and sorrowfully wish he would come back to me.
When it's a sunny day outside
When things are going well and the world seems bright and happy,
I don't think we'll ever apart
I feel like nothing could ever come between us.
And then comes the stormy rain, oh my
But when things get tough and life throws obstacles our way,
It washes away all the love from my heart
I start to doubt our love and feel like it's slipping away from me.
My love and I, we share a soul wrapped in flames
Our relationship is intense and full of passion.
And yes, filled with passion, but the thing is
But with great passion comes great volatility,
As much there is beauty, there's an ugly side, too
And our love has its fair share of flaws and challenges.
My heart is saying "Girl, pick up the phone"
Despite our struggles, my heart still wants to reach out and connect with him again.
But my head resists you're better off alone so, no no no no, o-oh
But my rational mind tells me that we're better off apart and I shouldn't make the effort to call him.
For the sixtyfourth time in a row
Our breakups and reunions have happened so many times before,
I had to let him go
I had to end things once again,
But when I see him walking out the door
But every time I see him leave,
I only love him more
My feelings for him become stronger and more intense.
I slipped my bracelet in his pocket during our fight
I secretly left a token of my affection and commitment to him,
So I know he has a reason to come around tonight
I hope that he will come back to me and give our relationship another chance.
Contributed by Chloe H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Angeldoll1
Kristiinal on nii loistava ääni ! Aluks en tienny et se o laulja sit se oliki ja Kristiina on todella kaunis !
@maamuska11
ihanan paras kappale tulee tosi hyvä mieli tästä!
@SoftimusPrime
I've complitely fallen for this song and video too. Great track!
@SirHenryMerrivale
Mitä enemmän kuuntelen tätä, sitä enemmän pidän tästä. Noi sanat on hienosti tehdyt ja mieltänostattavat. =)
@mmeeja
Kristiina on kyllä ehdottomasti yksi parhaista suomalaisista artisteista, iloinen, kaunis ja positiivinen luonne, mahtava lauluääni ja suloiset sanoitukset. Love Wheeler! :)
@peevee79
Periaatteessa tämä ei ole lainkaan sellaista musiikkia, mitä normaalisti kuuntelen, mutta jostakin syystä voluumit menee aina kaakkoon, kun tämän radiosta kuulee. Ja joka kerta tulee hyvälle tuulelle. Kiva ääni ja nätti likka. Pätkii Chisut ja Vartiaiset mennen tullen...
@oskarihu
Tää on kyl niin huippu biisi ja tästä tulee tosi hyvälle mielelle. täydet 5 pistettä multa :D
@jjaska
Born in England, half finn, lived in Finland since 6 years old.
@Paketoija
Kylla tää on ihan hyvä kappale. Kristiinan äänikin on aika hyvä. Videokin oli hyvä. Toivottavasti Kristiina jountais Tilttiä jatkossakin. Se on hyvä juontaja ainakin mun mielestä. On Kristiina hyvä laulajakin. Viisi tähteä.
@thebgirls
I like this song alot! it is awsome!