The band won the Finnish Grammy Award EMMA for “Best New Artist” in 1996. Playboys, the band's second studio album, and its single Blue, released in 1997, both went gold in Finland. Hellofatester was released in 1998, spawning singles Liquid and Swimming With The Kids. The video for Liquid received regular airplay on Nordic MTV.
Rasmus became The Rasmus in 2000 to avoid confusion with the similarly named Swedish electronica artist, known simply as Rasmus. Into was released in 2001 and went double platinum in Finland debuting at #1. The first single F-F-F-Falling was #1 in Finland during three months in early 2001. The second single Chill reached the #2 place in Finland. The Rasmus toured Scandinavia and Europe along with HIM and Roxette that year to promote the album. The band finally gained international fame with their 2003 album Dead Letters which went gold and platinum in several countries, accompanied with the single In the Shadows which reached #1 in a number of countries. iTunes Music Store offered the track as one of its free singles, a positive public response prompted many listeners to buy the rest of the album. Guilty was released in 2004 and was the last single of the album. The three other singles; In My Life, First Day of My Life and Funeral Song also received mostly favourable reviews and response. During the 2004 Reading Festival in England, the band was pelted with plastic bottles filled with urine and mud (an act reserved for the worst band on the bill each year) until they eventually walked offstage when immediate medical attention was required for Eero's eye.
Hide from the Sun, the band's sixth studio album was released in September 2005. It received Platinum status in Finland and sold more than 15,000 copies in the UK alone. All in all, the album sold 400,000 copies worldwide. The album's three singles were No Fear, Sail Away and Shot. The Rasmus began recording their seventh studio album Black Roses in 2006, recording began and in Helsinki and continued in Nashville, Tennessee. Smaller parts were recorded in Stockholm, Singapore, Berlin and Greece. Livin' In A World Without You and Justify are the two singles released from the album, videos for both songs have received airplay around the world.
A compilation album celebrating The Rasmus' 15th Anniversary, titled Best of 2001-2009 was released November 28, 2009. It includes songs released from 2001 to 2009, as indicated in the album title, and features a previously unreleased song October & April, with the vocals of Anette Olzon from the band Nightwish. This song was recorded during the same time as the other songs from album Black Roses, but wasn't included as it didn't follow the album concept.
Self-titled eighth album The Rasmus was released in April 2012. The album's lead single I'm a Mess was the official song for the 2012 European Athletics Championships. The album won Best album cover and Best music video on EMMA awards.
In the fall of 2016 the band started recording their ninth album Dark Matters. The lead single Paradise was released in March 2017 and the album itself was released in October 2017.
In 2021 the band released two singles for upcoming album. The single Bones was released in May and the single Venomous Moon was released in September featuring Finnish band Apocalyptica.
In January 2022 the band announced their participation in Finnish national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song Jezebel. This was band's first single with their new guitarist Emppu. They won the national selection and went on to participate in Eurovision Song Contest. The Rasmus made it through the semi-finals and placed 21st in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 final.
On June 10th 2022 a new track, Rise was released, and on the same day it was announced that the new album, also titled Rise , would be released on September 23rd 2022.
I'm a Mess
The Rasmus Lyrics
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Am I even human?
Every night I sell my soul
I forgot your birthday
And I'm dressed in rags
I shouldn't drink, I'll lose control
And I know
I'm a mess
But at least I know how I can make you laugh like no one else
Oh, such a mess
But at least I've always been myself without no magic spells
Oh, no
No one knows my secret
No one knows my heart
'cause it's always on the run
I don't know what I'm doing
I don't know where I'm going
And I don't even know where I come from
I confess
I'm a mess
But at least I know how I can make you laugh like no one else
Oh, such a mess
But at least I've always been myself without no magic spells
Oh, no
Say you'll stay
'cause it's more than just an ordinary day
Before you go
There is something that you need to let me know
Before you leave
However cruel your answer is
Be honest, please
I'm waiting on my knees
Will you stand by me finally?
The day when we grow old
Would you fall asleep right next to me?
When my hands are cold
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Oh, oh
Oh, I'm a mess
But at least I know how I can make you shine like no one else
Oh, such a mess
But at least I've always been myself without no magic spells
Oh, no
The lyrics of "I'm a Mess" by The Rasmus seem to be the expression of a person who is unsure of their identity and seems lost in their life. The singer questions their humanity and confesses a series of flaws that make them feel like they're not enough, such as being forgetful, poorly dressed, and having no control over alcohol consumption.
Despite all the insecurities, the singer finds comfort in being able to make their loved one laugh like no one else can. The song has a hopeful tone and gives the impression that the singer's honesty and authenticity are what truly matter, as they claim to always be themselves – “without no magic spells” – and declare that they are willing to face any answer from their loved one with honesty.
Overall, "I'm a Mess" is a song about personal struggles, shortcomings, and the importance of being true to oneself, even when it's not perfect. The song touches on the universal theme of feeling lost or out of control in life, but finding solace in the people who accept and appreciate us for who we truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know who I am
I am unaware of my identity
Am I even human?
I question my humanity
Every night I sell my soul
I engage in activities that compromise my morals
I forgot your birthday
I failed to remember your special day
And I'm dressed in rags
I present myself in an unkempt manner
I shouldn't drink, I'll lose control
I have a tendency to be reckless when under the influence of alcohol
And I know
I am aware of my situation
I'm a mess
I am in a state of chaos
But at least I know how I can make you laugh like no one else
I take pride in my ability to bring joy to others
Oh, such a mess
I acknowledge the severity of my situation
But at least I've always been myself without no magic spells
I have always been true to myself, without relying on illusions
No one knows my secret
I keep my personal information a secret
No one knows my heart
I do not allow others to understand my true feelings
'cause it's always on the run
My heart is constantly changing and hard to pin down
I don't know what I'm doing
I am unsure of my actions
I don't know where I'm going
I am uncertain about my future
And I don't even know where I come from
I lack knowledge about my origins
I confess
I admit my faults
Say you'll stay
Please promise to stay
'cause it's more than just an ordinary day
Today is a special day
Before you go
Before you depart
There is something that you need to let me know
I require information from you
Before you leave
One last thing before you go
However cruel your answer is
Even if your response is harsh
Be honest, please
I implore you to be truthful
I'm waiting on my knees
I am waiting for your answer humbly
Will you stand by me finally?
Will you finally support me?
The day when we grow old
In the future, when we are elderly
Would you fall asleep right next to me?
Would you sleep beside me?
When my hands are cold
When my hands are cold to the touch
Oh, I'm a mess
I am truly a disaster
But at least I know how I can make you shine like no one else
I have the ability to make you shine in a unique way
Oh, such a mess
I am painfully aware of my current state
But at least I've always been myself without no magic spells
I have always been true to myself without deception
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AKI HAKALA, EERO HEINONEN, LAURI YLOENEN, PAULI RANTASALMI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Zceinckt
"I'm A Mess"
I don't know who I am
Am I even human?
Every night I sell my soul
I forgot your birthday
And I'm dressed in rags
I shouldn't drink, I'll lose control
And I know...
I'm a mess
But at least I know how
I can make you laugh like no one else
Such a mess
But at least I've always been myself
without no magic spells
Oh no
No one knows my secret
No one knows my heart
'Cause it's always on the run
I don't know what I'm doing
I don't know where I'm going
And I don't even know where I come from
I confess...
Say you'll stay
'cause it's more than just an ordinary day
Before you go
There is something that you need to let me know
Before you leave
However cruel your answer is
Be honest please
I'm waiting on my knees
Will you stand by me finally
the day when we grow old
Would you fall asleep right next to me
when my hands are cold
I'm a mess
But at least I know how
I can make you shine like no one else
Such a mess
But at least I've always been myself
without no magic spells
@dragonsnowball
"Am I even human?" No, sweetie, you're a bird. A beautiful, lovable bird. <3
@xmondlichtx5084
XD
@sinistra7450
Xactly!
@patriciawilliamson693
🙏 amen ❤
@Maverickf22flyer
Man, wtf, these texts bring me to cry! Can't believe someone has invented such powerful songs! Wordless!
@elixxarose
I'm loving that Lauri has feathers in his hair again, that's part of the reason I fell in love with this band in the first place :P
@argenfinland
The Rasmus made me love Finland...
Love you Finland & The Rasmus!!!
@KH0LRA
Viewing this as someone getting into design makes me love the music video WAY more! Their use of squares, thick, thin and broken lines, black, white and silver just all come together to emphasize the message and lyrics of this song! This takes the crown of being *the best music video I've ever seen*. Such musical and visual brilliance!!!
@SuperATVC
It's really beautiful
@emilandreasyan2374
How can someone dislike this perfect song?