His debut single "Perjantai 13." was released in May 2014, and debut album "Nikke tulee kotiin" in November 20, 2015. His songs' lyrics are written by Nikke Ankara himself.
Mona Lisa
Nikke Ankara Lyrics
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Vannon etten silti muuttais, meitä ollenkaan
Me oltiin ku Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa,
Täydellistä mutta väärissä raameissa
Mutten silti tätä koskaan tekis toisinkaan
Oon taas turta ja harhailen menen himaan, en unoha sua vaikka ois vanhana dementia
Soitan sulle vaik on ihan liian myöhä, mä vaan kelaan sua ku makaan sängys yöllä
Oot mun paras kaveri ja mun pahin enemy, oot mulle mitä Jussi Kuomalle on Hennezyy
Silmänkääntötemppu tietoo ja taikaa, se viimeinen huikka kieltolain aikaa
Vaik vaikeina aikoina sun naurua tarvin, en lähtis maalaa uusiks ku taulu on valmis
Jos mä voisin, kaiken maalaa, kerran uudestaan
Vannon etten silti muuttais, meitä ollenkaan
Me oltiin ku Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa,
Täydellistä mutta väärissä raameissa
Mutten silti tätä koskaan tekis toisinkaan
Oltiin sekasin mut hulluudella on eroja, nerot on hullui mut hullut ei oo neroja
Mä vähän luulen et ei me olla viisait, en tiedä mikä hymyilytti mona lisaa
The lyrics of Nikke Ankara's song Mona Lisa are a reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the nostalgia that comes with time and experience. The lyrics express the desire to relive the moments in a relationship that were perfect despite being framed imperfectly. The song revolves around the idea that if the artist had the power to paint everything again, they would not change anything about their relationship. The song's title refers to the Leonardo Da Vinci painting of the same name, which is a symbol of perfection that is captured in the wrong frame. The lyrics suggest that the relationship was perfect, but society's expectations and conventions may have framed it wrong.
The artist reflects on how much they miss their former lover, stating that even when they are old and forgetful, they will never forget them. They admit that they are still thinking of their former partner, even though it is already too late. The artist also reflects on their vulnerability, stating that they were not ready for the aftermath of the relationship, which left them feeling like they were in a dark tunnel. They acknowledge that their former partner was both their best friend and worst enemy, implying that some aspects of their relationship were challenging. However, despite the hardships, the artist feels that reliving their relationship would still be fulfilling.
Overall, the song Mona Lisa is an emotional reflection on the complexity of human relationships, the fleeting nature of time, and the longing for the past. It suggests that even though a relationship may not be perfect or framed correctly, the memories that one carries with them are worth cherishing.
Line by Line Meaning
Jos mä voisin, kaiken maalaa, kerran uudestaan
If I could, I would paint everything again
Vannon etten silti muuttais, meitä ollenkaan
I swear I wouldn't change us at all
Me oltiin ku Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa,
We were like Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa,
Täydellistä mutta väärissä raameissa
Perfect but in the wrong frames
Mutten silti tätä koskaan tekis toisinkaan
But I still wouldn't do this differently
Oon taas turta ja harhailen menen himaan, en unoha sua vaikka ois vanhana dementia
I'm numb again and wandering home, I won't forget you even if I have dementia when I'm old
Soitan sulle vaik on ihan liian myöhä, mä vaan kelaan sua ku makaan sängys yöllä
I'll call you even if it's too late, I just think of you while lying in bed at night
En nähny valoo niinku suures tunnelis, en ollu valmis ottaan niinku uudet hummerit
I didn't see the light like in a big tunnel, I wasn't ready to take on new lobsters
Oot mun paras kaveri ja mun pahin enemy, oot mulle mitä Jussi Kuomalle on Hennezyy
You're my best friend and my worst enemy, you're for me what Hennessy is for Jussi Kuoma
Silmänkääntötemppu tietoo ja taikaa, se viimeinen huikka kieltolain aikaa
A magic trick of knowledge and magic, that last sip of prohibition
Vaik vaikeina aikoina sun naurua tarvin, en lähtis maalaa uusiks ku taulu on valmis
Even in difficult times, I need your laughter, I wouldn't repaint the canvas when it's finished
Oltiin sekasin mut hulluudella on eroja, nerot on hullui mut hullut ei oo neroja
We were messed up, but there are differences in madness, geniuses are crazy but crazies are not geniuses
Mä vähän luulen et ei me olla viisait, en tiedä mikä hymyilytti mona lisaa
I kinda think we're not wise, I don't know what made Mona Lisa smile
Writer(s): KALLE MAEKIPELTO, TIINA VAINIKAINEN, NIILES HIIROLA, HENRI JOUNI KRISTIAN LANZ
Contributed by Sophia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.