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.
In My Life
The Rasmus Lyrics
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I have to go, no time to sleep
Can't believe the things you say
I turn my head and walk away
You make me sick, you make me nervous
Times are gone when you would say
This is the one and seize the day
"My victory is your defeat"
Oh can't you see you've been mistaken
[Chorus:]
In my life I decide and it turns me on
How I am, how I live, who I love
In my way I feel strong
And it turns me on
In my life, I decide, I decide
All you do, you can't deny it,
It's waste of time, waste of time
Can I suggest that you invest in something more than hopelessness
Before you know, the ride is over
[Chorus]
It's up to you if you give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop [Repeat x2]
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up,
It's up to you, it's up to you
The record choose that you're dead but you're still living
Every time you have died you have been given
Another chance to fix your bad attitude
And make a move, it's up to you
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up [Repeat x3]
It's up to you [Repeat x2]
Give it up [Repeat x8]
The Rasmus's song "In My Life" speaks about the power of self-determination and the need to take control of one's own life. The lyrics are full of lines that suggest the singer is moving on from a bad situation or relationship, as he describes the need to "walk away" from someone who makes him "sick" and "nervous." He asserts himself repeatedly in the lyrics, proclaiming that "In my life, I decide, I decide" and "In my way, I feel strong." The chorus is an anthem to self-determination, as the singer finds strength and power in his own ability to choose what he wants and how he wants to live.
The lyrics of this song are open to interpretation, but they could be seen as a commentary on the importance of living life on your own terms. Despite the pressures to conform and the feelings of inadequacy that often plague people, the singer urges listeners to embrace their individuality and to take charge of their own lives. He recognizes that it can be difficult to break free from the expectations of others, but he encourages listeners not to give up or settle for mediocrity.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the heat below my feet
I feel the pressure and the urgency to move forward in my life.
I have to go, no time to sleep
I must take a leap and pursue my goals, even if it means sacrificing rest and comfort.
Can't believe the things you say
I am appalled at the falsehoods and negativity that you share.
I turn my head and walk away
I choose to distance myself and avoid being tangled up in your negativity.
You make me sick, you make me nervous
Your words and actions cause me to feel unwell and anxious.
Times are gone when you would say
The days of blindly accepting things that you say without question or second thought are over.
This is the one and seize the day
The mentality of impulsively acting on everything you claim to be 'the one' or the solution is outdated.
Times are gone for honesty
The era of genuine communication, transparency, and authenticity is fading away.
"My victory is your defeat"
Your selfish mindset of gaining at the expense of others is unacceptable.
Oh can't you see you've been mistaken
You are blind to the fact that your actions and beliefs are flawed and misguided.
[Chorus:] In my life I decide and it turns me on How I am, how I live, who I love In my way I feel strong And it turns me on In my life, I decide, I decide
I take control of my life, and it empowers me to choose who I am, how I live, and who I love. Doing things my way makes me feel powerful and in control.
All you do, you can't deny it, It's waste of time, waste of time
I see through your actions and recognize that what you do is a waste of time and energy.
Can I suggest that you invest in something more than hopelessness
I recommend that you channel your efforts into something more productive than feeling hopeless and unmotivated.
Before you know, the ride is over
Time passes quickly, and before you know it, it's all over. It's important to make the most of every moment.
[Chorus]
I take control of my life, and it empowers me to choose who I am, how I live, and who I love. Doing things my way makes me feel powerful and in control.
It's up to you if you give it up It's up to you if you won't stop [Repeat x2]
You have the ultimate decision to keep pushing forward or to give up on pursuing your goals.
The record choose that you're dead but you're still living
Society may label you as a lost cause, but you are still alive and capable of making a change.
Every time you have died you have been given Another chance to fix your bad attitude
Even after you have failed or made mistakes, you can still learn from them and work on improving your mindset.
And make a move, it's up to you
The decision to take action and make positive changes is yours to make.
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up [Repeat x3]
You have the final say in whether or not to let go of your goals and dreams and to settle for less.
It's up to you [Repeat x2]
The ultimate choice is in your hands.
Give it up [Repeat x8]
Stop pursuing your goals and settle for less.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AKI HAKALA, EERO HEINONEN, LAURI YLOENEN, PAULI RANTASALMI
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carlos vargas
Feel the heat below my feat
I have to go, no time to sleep
I can't believe the things you say
I turn my head and walk away
You make me sick, you make me nervous
Times are gone when you would say
This is the one and seizs the day
Times are gone for honesty
My victory is your defeat
Can't you see you've bin mistaken
In my life I deside and it turns me on
How I am, how I live, who I love
In my way I've been strong
And it turns me on
In my live, I deside, I deside, I deside, I deside
All you do, you can't deny it, it's waste of time, waste of time
Can I suggest that you invest in something more than hopelessness
Before you know, the ride is over
In my life, I decide and it turns me on
How I am, how I live, who I love
In my way, I feel strong
And it turns me on
In my life, I decide, I decide
It's up to you if you give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop x2
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up
It's up to you if you won't stop
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up,
It's up to you, it's up to you
The record choose that you're dead but you're still living
Every time you have died you have been given
Another chance to fix your bad attitude
And make a move, it's up to you
It's up to you if you give it up, give it up x3
It's up to you x2
Give it up x8
Lizaazul Alfaro
The rasmus mi banda favorita desde que tenía 14 ahora tengo 32 y los sigo amando y escuchando como la primera vez que los vi en MTV vinieron a Guatemala y no los pude ir a ver una bandota Finlandesa además de Apocalyptica y HIM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Estuardo Salts
Es verdad, estuvieron en Guatemala, yo me arrepiento de no poder ir a verlos cuando estuvieron, esperemos que se apiaden de nosotros y vengan.
Flor Cannon
Yo me enamore de Lauri a los 18 años y lo fui a ver mi mama me saco las entradas y me gusto mucho el Recital
Nervous Babbs
This song helped my mother through cancer when I showed it to her as a teen. I'm 30 and now it will help me through the same. Thank you. I WILL DECIDE! ITS UP TO ME AND IN ME! =)
zilolaz fan
You are still alive?
a.l
❤️❤️❤️
Abeer Girgis
مءم
Alysson Amaral
Hope you stay alive and well god bless you.
killcrazymiss
Use translator:
Znám The Rasmus od roku 2003, znám i jejich začátky v 90. letech. Díky albům Dead Letters a Hide From The Sun jsem začala poslouchat metal. A určitě nejsem jediná.
Jejich styl se změnil, vzpomínám si, že z alba z roku 2012 (?) jsem tehny byla zklamaná. Změna stylu atd.
Dnes s odstupem ve svých 30 letech říkám: MILUJU THE RASMUS, miluju jejich starou i současnou tvorbu. 🖤🖤
BattMarn
This was a banger 15 years ago and it's still a banger now. Love The Rasmus