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)
Welcome To My Life
Sunrise Avenue Lyrics
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You're an angel not asking who I am
You understand
That is not really you
You look at me as if I'm something more
Well, dream on
Welcome to my life
But I'm doing all right
Welcome to my dream
It's the only one who needs me
And stays right by my side
Welcome to my wonderland
It'll take time to find out where we stand
In all this mess
There was the first day for me too
And I had no guide and I was lost like you
I still am
But it makes me feel alive
So welcome to my life
You see it is not easy
But I'm doing all right
Welcome to my dream
It's the only one who needs me
And stays right by my side
Once upon a time there was a guy
He thought life is a joyride of ladies and red wine
He was so sure he'd get the prices and all the glory with his rhymes
He'd never need no one to be there beside him
Now they're all surrounding me and I feel lonely
So lonely
Welcome to my life
You see it is not easy
But I'm doing all right
Welcome to my dream
It's the only one who needs me
And stays right by my side
Welcome to my life
You see it is not easy
But I'm doing all right
Welcome to my dream
It's the only one who needs me
And stays right by my side
The lyrics to Sunrise Avenue's song Welcome To My Life express the feelings of the singer about his life. He feels that the person with whom he is talking does not really understand him, and that he does not understand the other person either. The lyrics suggest that even though people may seem confident and self-assured, they can often feel lost and alone, like the singer of the song. The line "So welcome to my life" can be viewed as an invitation to the listener to understand the struggles and challenges that the singer is facing.
The lyrics also convey a sense of hope, as the singer acknowledges that he is "doing all right" and that his dreams are the only things that he can rely on. He acknowledges that finding one's place in the world can take time, but also suggests that this process can be empowering and fulfilling. The repetition of the phrase "Welcome to my life" suggests that the singer is not alone in his struggles and that others may also be facing similar challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not really me
I'm not showing my full self to you
You're an angel not asking who I am
You're kind for not prying into my true identity
You understand
You get it
That is not really you
You're not showing your full self to me either
You look at me as if I'm something more
You're treating me like I'm special
Well, dream on
Keep dreaming, because it's not true
Welcome to my life
Come experience my reality
You see it is not easy
My life is difficult
But I'm doing all right
Despite the challenges, I'm managing
Welcome to my dream
Come see what I aspire to
It's the only one who needs me
My dream is the only thing that truly motivates me
And stays right by my side
It's always there for me
Welcome to my wonderland
Come explore my world that's filled with uncertainty
It'll take time to find out where we stand
It's going to be a journey for both of us to figure out our relationship
In all this mess
Despite the chaos
There was the first day for me too
I started off in the same place as you
And I had no guide and I was lost like you
I didn't have anyone to show me the way either, and I'm still struggling
I still am
I'm still lost
But it makes me feel alive
The uncertainty and struggle give me a sense of purpose
Once upon a time there was a guy
Let me tell you a story about someone else's experience
He thought life is a joyride of ladies and red wine
He believed life was easy and full of pleasure
He was so sure he'd get the prices and all the glory with his rhymes
He thought success would come easily to him as a musician
He'd never need no one to be there beside him
He thought he could be successful on his own
Now they're all surrounding me and I feel lonely
Despite his success, he's lonely
So lonely
Very lonely
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JUKKA BACKLUND, SAMU HABER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is not really me
You're an angel
Not asking who i am
You understand
That is not really you
You look at me as if i'm something more
Well dream on
Welcome to my life
You see it is not easy
But i'm doing alright
Welcome to my dream
It's the only one who needs me
And stays right by my side
Welcome to my wonderland
It'll take time
To find out where we stand
In all this mess
There was the first day for me too
And i had no guide and i was lost like you
I still am
But it makes me feel alive
Welcome to my...
Once upon a time there was a guy
He thaught life's a joyride of ladies and red wine
He was so sure he'll get the prices and the glory with his rhymes
He'd never need no one to be there beside him
Now thy're all surrounding me and i feel lonely
So lonely
2x
Welcome to my...
@carlosalexandre-zl9ix
This song is too beautiful I never get tired of listening to it whenever I can. I'm a Brazilian fan of this band. you are amazing, marked great memories in my memory. Samu, man, you're an amazing musician, I'll see you perform live. a big Brazilian hug.
@SPARKSLASH3
This is also my favorite band.
@actiongnome2296
Only two songs have ever make me shed a tear. Let her go - Passenger made me break into tears. This made me drop a single tear. Amazing, very few songs manage to do so.
@madhatter6708
Watch Nightwish --Ghostlove Score from Wacken and Poet and the Pendulum from Wembley
@Janzzkuli
I literally cried when they played this at their last concert in Helsinki. My all time fave❤️
@schleichtalliblackhorse4053
Me too, I couldn't hold it back anymore🥺
@the.middle.of.90s
love Finland ! from Indonesia
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@SPARKSLASH3
Este vídeo debería tener por lo menos 10m de vistas.