Nylon Beat (1995-2003) was a popular Finnish pop duo formed in Helsinki, co… Read Full Bio ↴Nylon Beat (1995-2003) was a popular Finnish pop duo formed in Helsinki, consisting of Jonna Kosonen and Erin Koivisto (both born in 1977) . Their various hits, for example Viimeinen, Syytön and Anna Mulle, made them one of the most popular bands in Finland. After 8 years and 500 000 sold albums (8 gold and 7 platinum) they decided to quit because they wanted to try new challenges. Both have since gotten married and perform now solo by the names Jonna Geagea and Erin Anttila.

Adiós
Nylon Beat Lyrics

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Kun näkyy pelkkää hiekkaa ja kangastusta vain
Se häikäisee ja huumaa
Mutta hetken vain
Jos ottaa kaktusjuomaa vaikka laseittain
Se hetken päästä piinaa
Mutta hetken vain

Adios, amigos, nyt lähdön hetki on

Tää on suuri jos
Adios
Adios, amigos, nyt mentävä mun on
Adios, amigos
Adios

Sun lierihattus alla niin rakastua sain
Sun kätes kaikkialla
Mutta hetken vain
Mä juutuin kangastukseen, en päässyt paikoiltain
Jäin lentohiekkatuuleen
Mutta hetkeks vain

Adios, amigos, nyt lähdön hetki on
Tää on suuri jos
Adios
Adios, amigos, nyt mentävä mun on
Adios, amigos
Adios

Adios, amigos, nyt lähdön hetki on
Tää on suuri jos
Adios
Adios, amigos, nyt mentävä mun on

Adios, amigos
Adios

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nylon Beat's song Adios are about a moment of realization that comes after getting caught up in an alluring mirage in a desert. The first verse talks about how the sight of sand and mirages can be beautiful and captivating, but only for a moment. The reference to cactus juice implies that indulging in temporary pleasures can result in suffering later. The chorus, "Adios, amigos"- "goodbye, friends" - implies that the realization that comes with it is that it's time to leave the mirage and move on.

The second verse talks about how the singer falls in love with someone wearing a sombrero, but again, it's only temporary. They get stuck in the mirage and can't move on until they realize the truth. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the need to say goodbye to the temporary pleasures and move on.

Overall, the lyrics of the song convey an important message that sometimes temporary pleasures can have negative consequences, and it is important to realize the truth and move on instead of getting stuck in them.

Line by Line Meaning

Kun näkyy pelkkää hiekkaa ja kangastusta vain
When all you see is sand and mirages

Se häikäisee ja huumaa
It dazzles and captivates you

Mutta hetken vain
But only for a moment

Jos ottaa kaktusjuomaa vaikka laseittain
If you drink cactus juice by the glassful

Se hetken päästä piinaa
It'll torment you before too long

Mutta hetken vain
But only for a moment

Adios, amigos, nyt lähdön hetki on
Goodbye, friends, it's time to leave

Tää on suuri jos
This is a big moment

Adios
Goodbye

Adios, amigos, nyt mentävä mun on
Goodbye, friends, now I must go

Sun lierihattus alla niin rakastua sain
Under your wide-brimmed hat, I fell in love