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1) A rapper from Nummela, Finland.
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1) Niko Katavainen, known by his stage name MELO, is a Finnish rap artist. Melo released his debut album "Freda4Eva" in 2018. His second album, "Elektri," released in 2019, secured a position in the top ten of the official album chart, and Melo was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2020 Emma Gala. With a distinctive dark sound, Melo is often associated with the new wave of Finnish rap, alongside artists like Cledos and Ibe. His April 2021 release, "Glitter," quickly rose to the second spot on the official album chart.
Ihasama
Melo Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Yeyoo, yolo
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Mustat Pradat mun naamal, mä oon stara
Silmät piilos, niinku salasana
Miten voit rakastaa mua, mut vihaat samal?
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Miten voit vannoo rakkautta, mut vihaat undercover?
Mut jos sust oikeest tuntuu silt nii anna palaa
If it's up, then it's stuck, ihasama
Mä en tuu ikinä reittaa teit, I put that on my mother
Tanssin tähtien kaa en tuu takas alas
Jos paholainen pukeutuu Pradaan, nii mä oon ite Saatana
Ei turvamiehii, mul on ne mukan omast takaa
Naula sun arkkuu, broskil on mukan vasara
En tunne mun naama, niinku pääs ois balaclava
En tunne mun naama, niinku pääs ois balaclava
Oon Kuivan kaa, mun kurkku on niiku sahara
En saa mun vanhaa elämää takas, ihasama
Mustat Pradat mun naamal, mä oon stara
Silmät piilos, niinku salasana
Miten voit rakastaa mua, mut vihaat samal?
Mä en ees tunne sua, mut ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
The lyrics to Melo's song "Ihasama" are filled with both confusion and a sense of detachment. The singer starts by referring to their own appearance, saying they are wearing black Prada and feeling like a "stara" or a star. However, even as they feel like a star, they are hiding their eyes like a password, indicating that they are not fully comfortable with themselves. The chorus then repeats the phrase "ihasama" multiple times, which is a play on the Finnish word "ihastua" meaning enamored or enchanted.
The next verse is directed towards a lover, asking them how they can love and hate the singer at the same time. The singer admits to not even knowing the person, but they are still enchanted by them. The following lines then reference the phrase "if it's up, then it's stuck," meaning that the situation is irreversible. The singer also swears not to betray their own path and mentions dancing with the stars, indicating a sense of ambition and determination. The verse ends with a menacing line about the singer being like Satan if the devil were to wear Prada.
The final chorus echoes the first, adding a sense of finality with the phrase "I don't get my old life back, ihasama." Throughout the song, there is a sense of confusion and distance, with the singer being caught between wanting to be a star and feeling detached from their own identity. The repeated use of "ihasama" hints at a sense of both enchantment and helplessness, adding to the ambiguity and complexity of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Mustat Pradat mun naamal, mä oon stara
I wear black Prada and I feel like a star, but I am still struggling and not on top of the world.
Silmät piilos, niinku salasana
My eyes are hidden like a secret password, implying I am guarded and not revealing my true emotions.
Miten voit rakastaa mua, mut vihaat samal?
How can you say you love me but still hate me at the same time? This line implies confusion over mixed signals in a relationship.
Mä en ees tunne sua, mut ihasama
I don't even know you, but I love you anyway. This line portrays infatuation or a strong attraction towards someone unknown.
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Repeated from the previous line, emphasizing the above infatuation or strong attraction.
Miten voit vannoo rakkautta, mut vihaat undercover?
How can you claim to love someone but secretly hate them? This line reveals a sense of betrayal or distrust in a relationship.
Mut jos sust oikeest tuntuu silt nii anna palaa
But if you truly feel that way, then go ahead and unleash your feelings. Encouraging honesty and authenticity in a relationship.
If it's up, then it's stuck, ihasama
If something is going well, don't try to change it. Another line expressing infatuation and an unwillingness to let go of a good thing.
Mä en tuu ikinä reittaa teit, I put that on my mother
I will never betray you or turn against you. A promise to stay loyal and true to the relationship.
Tanssin tähtien kaa en tuu takas alas
Dancing among the stars, I will never come back down. Expressing a desire to stay on top and keep succeeding.
Jos paholainen pukeutuu Pradaan, nii mä oon ite Saatana
If the devil wears Prada, then I am Satan himself. Comparing oneself to the devil, possibly implying a bad reputation.
Ei turvamiehii, mul on ne mukan omast takaa
I don't need bodyguards, I've got them with me already. A sense of confidence and self-sufficiency.
Naula sun arkkuu, broskil on mukan vasara
I will nail your coffin shut, my brother has a hammer. A violent line, possibly implying a desire for revenge or protection.
En tunne mun naama, niinku pääs ois balaclava
I don't recognize my own face, as if I am wearing a balaclava. A sense of confusion or identity crisis.
Oon Kuivan kaa, mun kurkku on niiku sahara
I am with Kuiva, my throat is dry like a desert. Possibly referencing a group or gang affiliation.
En saa mun vanhaa elämää takas, ihasama
I can't go back to my old life, but I am still infatuated with you. Another line expressing a willingness to stay in the current relationship despite challenges or setbacks.
Yeah, ihasama, ihasama
Repeated from before, emphasizing the theme of infatuation and attraction throughout the song.
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeated at the beginning and end of the song, the line itself does not have a clear meaning but serves as a chorus or repeated refrain.
Yeyoo, yolo
Another repeated line, possibly a catchphrase or sign-off. The line itself does not have a clear meaning but serves to punctuate the end of the song.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nuutti Saksi, Niko Katavainen, Anssi Karjala
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