He released his first single digitally, called 'Heavy' on 25th February, 2011. On the next day he perfomed the song before an audience of Emma Gaala in Espoo, Finland. The video of the song was released on 28th February, 2011. Lauri's first solo-album New World came out on 30th of March, 2011.
Heavy
Lauri Lyrics
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Most beautiful place for you to grow old
They brought you the moon and served you the lie
And all that you wanted was freedom to fly
It's heavy
But you are not the only one
Who's tired of giving
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
But the crown on your head never felt this heavy
Harness your rage, take a leap of faith
To claim back you soul before it's too late
Show them no fear, sing them goodbye
Leave all but you heart and you're free to fly
It's heavy
But you are not the only one
Who's tired of giving
Afraid of the oblivion
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
But the weight of the world never felt this heavy
Take the evident leap of faith
Don't you be afraid
It's heavy
But you are not the only one
Who's tired of giving
Afraid of the oblivion
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
But the cross that you bear never felt this heavy
You are not the only one
Who's tired of living
Afraid of the oblivion
Cause the crown on your head, the smile that you wear
The cross that you bear never felt this heavy
(But you are not the only one)
The crown on your head never felt this heavy
The lyrics of Lauri's song "Heavy" speak to the feelings of being trapped and weighed down by expectations and the pressures of society. The first verse speaks to the idea of being given everything materialistically, but still feeling trapped and yearning for freedom. The cage of diamond and gold is a metaphor for the luxurious but stifling life that the singer has been given. The line "And all that you wanted was freedom to fly" is particularly strong, as it speaks to the basic desire for autonomy and independence that everyone has.
The chorus, "It's heavy but you are not the only one," connects the singer's feelings to the larger human experience of feeling burdened and trapped. The next line "Who's tired of giving, afraid of the oblivion" speaks to the fear of losing control or giving into societal expectations. The idea that the singer's curse might be a bliss is fascinating, suggesting that there is a certain amount of pleasure in having everything laid out for you, but the weight of the world ultimately makes it heavy.
Line by Line Meaning
They built you a cage of diamonds and gold
You were forced into a lavish lifestyle that trapped you despite it being opulent and extravagant.
Most beautiful place for you to grow old
You had everything anyone could ask for to live comfortably but it came at the cost of freedom.
They brought you the moon and served you the lie
People around you kept you high up like the moon but in reality everything they told you was false in nature.
And all that you wanted was freedom to fly
All you ever wanted was to have the freedom to do what you always aspired to do.
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
Is it possible that something which has been negatively perceived by people around you, may actually bring happiness to your life?
But the crown on your head never felt this heavy
Despite having everything that a person could ask for, the burden of responsibilities and expectations turned out to be a heavy load on your shoulders.
Harness your rage, take a leap of faith
Use your anger as your power and take the risk of stepping into the unknown.
To claim back your soul before it's too late
Regain your sense of self before it's too late to do anything about it.
Leave all but your heart and you're free to fly
To be free, you need to leave behind anything that weighs you down and focus only on what's truly important to you.
The weight of the world never felt this heavy
The expectations and scrutiny of the society are burdening you with a weight that is too much to bear sometimes.
Take the evident leap of faith
Take the obvious risk of believing in something unknown and yet to experience.
Don't you be afraid
Do not fear the unknown and approach it with confidence.
You are not the only one who's tired of living
You are not alone in feeling tired of the mundanity of life.
Afraid of the oblivion
Fearful of being forgotten and not having any significance in the world.
Cause the crown on your head, the smile that you wear, the cross that you bear never felt this heavy
The things you carry such as responsibilities, fake smile or cross to bear are weighing heavily on your soul and making it difficult for you to move forward.
But you are not the only one
You are not alone in feeling this way and there are others who share your struggle.
Who's tired of giving
Feeling exhausted from constantly giving to others and not receiving anything in return.
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
Even though you may feel cursed, it's possible that it may lead to a path of blissful contentment eventually.
But the cross that you bear never felt this heavy
The burden and challenges that you are carrying are making it hard to move forward in life, but you are not alone in this struggle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAURI YLOENEN, PAULI RANTASALMI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lukaszes4967
One of the most underrated songs ever. Beautiful
@uigoku6994
Yes !
@finlivx
I've been searching for this song for 10 FUCKING YEARS
THANK YOU GOD I FINALLY FOUND IT
@tocha330
YES I WAS SEARCHING FOR IT TOO
@mirosg197
@@tocha330 Me too...and....bingo !!!
@Cynthiavpalace
Lol this made my day :3
@rafalravefi2922
Me too.....Thanks!!!!!! Monika
@karinmeskova1628
I’ve been searching for 10 years too! Just found it and I’m sooo happy
@kelda9272
2020 it's heavy, but you are not the only one ;) ♥
@mihaelatudorica4684
Glad to know!