In 2016, Aalto came runner-up in the thirteenth series of The X Factor UK, which gained her international recognition. Every fourth Finn watched The X Factor final. Aalto was the most googled person in Finland in 2016. Tabloid newspaper Iltalehti readers voted Saara Aalto as Finnish person of the year 2016. Following the show, she was signed to both Sony Music UK and Finland. In June 2017, Aalto announced via social media that she will be a judge on season two of X Factor Suomi. Four months later, Aalto announced she had left Sony Music for Warner Music Group, citing that her previous deal did not feel like the "right team".
On 7 November 2017, it was announced that Aalto would represent Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.
Dominó
Saara Aalto Lyrics
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There are two hearts beating side by side
Feel the spark, we ignite
Turn my mind into an open fire
'Cause when I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you
When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you
When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you
I'm hit and I'm falling, oh
I'm gonna fall like a domino
Like I'm hit by a wrecking ball
I'm gonna fall like a domino, domino
And every single part of my knocked out heart
Keeps on telling me there's no way I'm letting go
I'm hit and I'm falling, oh
I'm gonna fall like a domino, domino
Your skin on my skin
Without words and without gravity
Breathe me out, breathe me in
Let me stay here for eternity
'Cause when I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you
When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you
When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you
I'm hit and I'm falling, oh
I'm gonna fall like a domino
Like I'm hit by a wrecking ball
I'm gonna fall like a domino, domino
And every single part of my knocked out heart
Keeps on telling me there's no way I'm letting go
I'm hit and I'm falling, oh
I'm gonna fall like a domino, domino
Gonna fall, gonna fall
Gonna fall like I'm domino
Gonna fall
(When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you)
Yeah
(When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you)
I'm gonna fall like your domino
(When I'm, when I'm, when I'm with you)
Domino, domino
And every single part of my knocked out heart
Keeps on telling me there's no way I'm letting go
I'm hit and I'm falling, oh
I'm gonna fall like a domino, domino
Gonna fall like your domino
I'm gonna fall like a domino
Gonna fall like a domino, domino, domino
The lyrics of Saara Aalto's song "Domino" are about the powerful and explosive feeling of falling in love. The first verse describes the collision of two individuals whose hearts are beating in unison. The sparks of their connection ignite an open fire in the singer's mind, showing the intensity of their feelings.
The chorus uses a metaphor of a domino effect to express the helplessness and inevitability of falling in love. The singer compares herself to a domino, stating that she will fall for her love-interest like a domino in a chain reaction. She acknowledges that every part of her "knocked out heart" tells her she is not letting go and will fall for this person.
The second verse highlights the intimacy and connection the two individuals share, with the singer describing their connection as skin on skin without words or gravity. The use of the word "eternity" shows the singer's strong desire to stay in this moment forever.
Overall, "Domino" portrays the overpowering feeling of falling in love and the uncontrollable sense of being swept away by emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Two worlds collide
Two people from different backgrounds or with different personalities have come together
There are two hearts beating side by side
Both people are in love and their hearts are in sync
Feel the spark, we ignite
The chemistry between the two is electric and intense
Turn my mind into an open fire
Being with the other person fills her mind and soul with passion and desire
I'm hit and I'm falling, oh
She feels overwhelmed and powerless in the face of her love for the other person
I'm gonna fall like a domino
Her feelings for the other person will cause her to fall for them irrevocably and uncontrollably
Like I'm hit by a wrecking ball
The power of her love is sudden, intense, and destructive in a way that will knock her off her feet
And every single part of my knocked out heart
Her heart has been completely taken over by her love and desire for the other person
Keeps on telling me there's no way I'm letting go
She's committed to the other person and cannot imagine ever giving up on them
Your skin on my skin
She craves physical intimacy with the other person
Without words and without gravity
Their connection is powerful and intense, beyond words, and almost feels like it defies gravity
Breathe me out, breathe me in
She wants to be close to the other person and to merge her breath and being with theirs
Let me stay here for eternity
She wants her connection with the other person to last forever and never to have to leave their side
Gonna fall like I'm domino
Her feelings for the other person will cause her to fall in love with them unconditionally and uncontrollably
I'm gonna fall like your domino
Her falling for them will be triggered by their love and affection for her
Domino, domino
The metaphor of the domino emphasizes that her falling in love with the other person will be inevitable and unstoppable
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY LJUNGGREN, JOHNNY SANCHEZ, SARA AALTO, THOMAS G-SON, WILL TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saara Aalto
Domino on mun toka UMK18-kilpailukappale, tykkäättekö? Viikko sitten julkaistiin Monsters ja viikon päästä tulee vielä yks biisi. Yhen näistä kolmesta mä sit esitän Euroviisuissa, ja te päätätte 3.3. mikä se on! http://www.yle.fi/umk
Eevi Alasalmi
Saara mä tiiän että asut nyt Suomessa etkä koronan takia englannissa
Sasa Alien
Joooo moiiii
Tuula Vanhatalo
Saara Aalto
you are very very good indeed. Like you
Tuula Vanhatalo
SaarAalto olet tosi mahtava
Alvin Sebetero
Can Saara Aalto represent FINLAND in three different years
2018 - MONSTERS
2019 - DOMINO
2020 - QUEENS
Deep ❶
That's what i said too
Tim Lindroos
Well, that was an good idea! :)
escNZMI
ok but even tho Monsters is more of a bop this is definitely the most complete ballad i've heard for a while at ESC. Saara is becoming an international artist and I AM READY FOR THE DAY THAT ALL MY AMERICAN PEERS WILL KNOW OF HER SLAYAGE
despairley
AS FELLOW AMERICAN I AGREE