Sunrise Avenue is a Finnish band originally formed in 1992 in Helsinki, Fin… Read Full Bio ↴Sunrise Avenue is a Finnish band originally formed in 1992 in Helsinki, Finland. Until 2001, the band was known as Sunrise.

As of October 2017, the band has released five studio albums, two live albums, two EPs and one compilation album.

Current members
Samu Aleksi Haber: lead vocals, guitar
Ilkka Ruutu: bass, backing vocals
Riku Juhani Rajamaa: guitar, backing vocals
Sami Tapio Osala: drums

Former members
Jan Hohenthal: guitar, backing vocals (1992–2002)
Sami Heinänen: bass, backing vocals (1995–2002)
Juho Sandman: drums, background vocals (2002–2004)
Olli Tumelius: drums (2005)
Teijo Jämsä: drums (2004–2006)
Janne Kärkkäinen: guitar, backing vocals (2002–2007)
Jukka Backlund: keyboards (2005–2008)
Lenni-Kalle Taipale: keyboards (2010)
Heikki Puhakainen: keyboards (2011)

Out Of Tune
Sunrise Avenue Lyrics

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You're always fighting everyone
You were wrong when you were young
You love to think you're on the run, oh!
Had to laugh at all your jokes
Had to tremble 'cause you smoked
Bet you'd never ever get my fun, yeah
You're the one to run from self they say (self they say)
I remember you back in the day (in the day)

Did my best to keep out of the way
Kicked it up in school, singing out of tune
While you're fighting everyone
I've been hanging in the sun
There's a million things I've done, oh!
You're the one who took the lead
Me least likely to succeed
Different now, yeah you agree
Alright!

You're the one to run from self they say (self they say)
I remember you back in the day (in the day)
Did my best to keep out of the way
Kicked it up in school, singing out of tune
Thought you were the rule, singing out of tune
Everybody, keep out of his way (x4)
Oh!

Singing out of tune (repeat a few times)
You're the one to run from self they say (self they say)
I remember you back in the day (in the day)
Did my best to keep out of the way
Kicked it up in school, singing out of tune
Everybody knew, singing out of tune
Singing out of tune

Woo
Always fighting everyone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sunrise Avenue's song "Out of Tune" delve into the theme of being true to oneself while dealing with the pressures of society and its norms. The first few lines of the song describe someone who is constantly in a state of conflict with everyone around them. In contrast, the singer has moved on from those days and can now bask in the sunshine of their achievements.

The line "Kicked it up in school, singing out of tune" serves as a metaphor that emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, even if it means being different from everyone else. This is expressed in combination with the idea of the self-destructive behaviour of the other person. The chorus, "You're the one to run from self they say", evokes a poignant moment of reflection where the singer remembers their past, but ultimately acknowledges how far they've come.

Through these lyrics, Sunrise Avenue touches upon the common struggle of finding one's own identity and trying to fit into society. The song promotes the idea of embracing one's unique self, despite any obstacles or criticisms. It encourages listeners to be true to themselves and never conform to anyone else's expectations.

Line by Line Meaning

You're always fighting everyone
You have a tendency to pick fights with people around you.

You were wrong when you were young
Your previous beliefs that you had in your youth were misguided.

You love to think you're on the run, oh!
You constantly feel like you're running away from something, and you revel in that feeling.

Had to laugh at all your jokes
In order to appease you, others have to force laughter at all of the jokes you make, regardless of their quality.

Had to tremble 'cause you smoked
Your smoking habits instill fear in those around you.

Bet you'd never ever get my fun, yeah
You wouldn't be able to comprehend or enjoy the things that I find fun.

You're the one to run from self they say (self they say)
People commonly advise avoiding interaction with you, as you have a tendency to cause problems for yourself.

I remember you back in the day (in the day)
I have a distinct recollection of you during our time in the past.

Did my best to keep out of the way
I tried to keep my distance from you in order to avoid any negative interactions.

Kicked it up in school, singing out of tune
I had a good time at school, even if my singing voice wasn't great.

While you're fighting everyone
At the same time that you're picking fights with others,

I've been hanging in the sun
I've been outside enjoying the sunshine and relaxing.

There's a million things I've done, oh!
There are countless activities and experiences that I've had.

You're the one who took the lead
You were the one who became a leader in whatever situation we were in.

Me least likely to succeed
I was perceived as the person least likely to achieve success in our group.

Different now, yeah you agree Alright!
You and I have changed since those days and now have a mutual agreement about something. We're all good now!

Thought you were the rule, singing out of tune
You acted as if you were the standard for how things should be done and yet, like me, you also sang out of tune.

Everybody, keep out of his way (x4)
Everyone is recommended to steer clear of you to avoid getting into any altercations.

Singing out of tune (repeat a few times)
Continuing to sing poorly/out of tune.

Everybody knew, singing out of tune
It was a well-known fact that we both sang out of tune.

Singing out of tune Woo
Reiterating that both of us sang out of tune with an added sound of agreement.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IKONEN, JUKKA BACKLUND, RIKU RAJAMAA, SAMU HABER

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