She spent her childhood in Sweden as a refugee from the Second World War, returning to Finland at the age of ten. Her first album, published in 1957, was a success, and she continued to publish music until 1980.
Marina
Laila Kinnunen Lyrics
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Ja yhtä moninkertainen on piina
Kun tyttö valintaa ei tehdä aio
Ja kaikille näin toivo sarastaa
Et valintaasi välttää voi Marina
Et kohtaloa toiseksi noin taio
Siis luota siihen mieluummin jo varhain
Marina, Marina, Marina
Tuo kuiske on lakkaamaton
Marina, Marina, Marina
Se kaikkien huulilla on
Kerro tyttökulta
Ken saa lemmen sulta
Yhdelle kun vastaat kyllä
Mutta muille ei, ei, ei
Kerro tyttökulta
Kuka saakaan sulta
Sitten kuulla sanan kyllä
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei
Marina, Marina, Marina
Tuo kuiske on lakkaamaton
Marina, Marina, Marina
Se kaikkien huulilla on
Kerro tyttökulta
Ken saa lemmen sulta
Yhdelle kun vastaat kyllä
Mutta muille ei, ei, ei
Kerro tyttökulta
Kuka saakaan sulta
Sitten kuulla sanan kyllä
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei...
The Finnish song "Marina" by Laila Kinnunen tells the story of a young woman named Marina who is the object of affection for many suitors. The first verse talks about how many people are infatuated with Marina, but also notes the torment that comes from her refusal to choose just one. She instead gives hope to all of them, but this only adds to the torment. The second verse addresses Marina directly, telling her that she cannot avoid making a choice and that she should trust her instincts and choose the best person for her heart.
The chorus is a repetition of Marina's name, emphasizing the constant murmurs and whispers surrounding her as the object of so many people's desire. The final verses have a question and answer format, with a request for Marina to reveal who she has chosen for her love. She responds that only one person will get a "yes" from her, leaving the others disappointed. Overall, the song portrays the difficulties that can arise from having many potential romantic partners, and encourages the listener to trust their heart when making a choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Niin monen ihastus nyt on Marina
Now Marina has caught the interest of so many
Ja yhtä moninkertainen on piina
And as many people are feeling the torment of uncertainty
Kun tyttö valintaa ei tehdä aio
Since the girl doesn't plan to make her choice
Ja kaikille näin toivo sarastaa
And this gives all of them a glimmer of hope
Et valintaasi välttää voi Marina
Marina, you can't avoid making a choice
Et kohtaloa toiseksi noin taio
You can't magically change your fate
Siis luota siihen mieluummin jo varhain
So trust it, rather, from an early stage
Vain parhain sydämesi varastaa
Only the best should steal your heart
Marina, Marina, Marina
Marina, Marina, Marina
Tuo kuiske on lakkaamaton
This whispering is incessant
Kerro tyttökulta
Tell me, my dear
Ken saa lemmen sulta
Who will receive your love
Yhdelle kun vastaat kyllä
When you say yes to one
Mutta muille ei, ei, ei
But not to others, no, no, no
Kerro tyttökulta
Tell me, my dear
Kuka saakaan sulta
Who else will receive yours
Sitten kuulla sanan kyllä
Then hear the word yes
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei
And who won't, no, no, no
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei
And who won't, no, no, no
Ja ketkä ei, ei, ei...
And who won't, no, no, no...
Writer(s): ROCCO GRANATA
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.