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.
Sophia
The Rasmus Lyrics
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I wish I had a bone
Long 'n' wide white you know, what I'm talking about, just a fine bite
I wish I had a home
To cover me at night, yeah
I make a wish again that it would be summertime, I'd be fine
I I I I!
I can hear the winter's crawling
I wish another time that it would be summertime
I can see that leaves are falling
I can see that leaves are falling
Yeah
Sophia
Sophia
I wish I had a life
Oh yes, I'm gonna fight
Though I got fleas, you know, I want to be a part of your life
I wish I was fine
I'm living like a mutt
Though I got fleas I know, I'm not wasting my time
I I I I!
Any other time I'm fine in the morning
I can hear the winter's crawling
I wish another time that it would be summertime
I can see that leaves are falling x2
Yeah
Sophia Sophia
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
The Rasmus's song Sophia is a melancholic plea for acceptance and companionship. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a lost and alone individual who desires a home, security, and warmth. The repeated refrain "Sophia" addresses a person or an idea that symbolizes comfort and safety for the singer. The imagery used in the song, such as wishing for a "bone," the summer, and leaves falling, all allude to a longing for stability and a sense of belonging.
The chorus of the song expresses a desire not to be forgotten or left behind, with the singer urging Sophia not to "lose" them and instead to "choose" them. This sentiment is repeated several times, emphasizing the fear of abandonment and the need for connection that underlies the lyrics.
Overall, Sophia is a powerful song that speaks to the universal human experience of longing for love, security, and acceptance. It is a beautifully written and heartfelt expression of the human need for connection and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lost, I'm alone
Feeling disconnected and without company
I wish I had a bone
Longing for a basic need to be fulfilled
Long 'n' wide white you know, what I'm talking about, just a fine bite
Craving for something specific, satisfying and physical
I wish I had a home
Desire to find a place of belonging and safety
To cover me at night, yeah
Seeking comfort and protection, especially during vulnerable times
I make a wish again that it would be summertime, I'd be fine
Hoping for a change in circumstances and atmosphere
Any other time I'm fine in the morning
Generally coping well during other times of day
I can hear the winter's crawling
Feeling the approach of a metaphorical winter or difficult season
I can see that leaves are falling
Observing and recognizing change and loss
Sophia
Addressing someone named Sophia, possibly as a symbol of hope or comfort
I wish I had a life
Yearning for more purpose and excitement in one's existence
Oh yes, I'm gonna fight
Expressing determination and resilience despite obstacles
Though I got fleas, you know, I want to be a part of your life
Acknowledging flaws and imperfections, but still wanting connection and relationship
I wish I was fine
Wishing for more confidence and stability
I'm living like a mutt
Feeling like an underdog or outsider
Though I got fleas I know, I'm not wasting my time
Recognizing limitations and difficulties, but refusing to give up
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me!
Making an appeal to stay connected and valued
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Sophie Asha
I'm lost, I'm alone
I wish I had a bone
Long 'n' wide white you know, what I'm talking about, just a fine bite
I wish I had a home
To cover me at night, yeh
I make a wish again that it would be summertime, I'd be fine
I I I I!
Any other time I'm fine in the morning
I can hear the winter's crawling
I wish another time that it would be summertime
I can see that leaves are falling [x2]
yeh
Sophia [x2]
I wish I had a life
oh yes, I'm gonna fight
Though I got fleas, you know, I wanna be a part of your life
I wish I was fine
I'm living like a mutt
Though I got fleas I know, I'm not waisting my time
I I I I!
Any other time I'm fine in the morning
I can hear the winter's crawling
I wish another time that it would be summertime
I can see that leaves are falling [x2]
yeh
Sophia [x2]
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me! [x6]
Hannah
I cannot believe that i forgot how amazing this song was. i just wish they played it live last year :( :D
Jornam
As a bass player, I find this AWESOME
Sophie Asha
I'm lost, I'm alone
I wish I had a bone
Long 'n' wide white you know, what I'm talking about, just a fine bite
I wish I had a home
To cover me at night, yeh
I make a wish again that it would be summertime, I'd be fine
I I I I!
Any other time I'm fine in the morning
I can hear the winter's crawling
I wish another time that it would be summertime
I can see that leaves are falling [x2]
yeh
Sophia [x2]
I wish I had a life
oh yes, I'm gonna fight
Though I got fleas, you know, I wanna be a part of your life
I wish I was fine
I'm living like a mutt
Though I got fleas I know, I'm not waisting my time
I I I I!
Any other time I'm fine in the morning
I can hear the winter's crawling
I wish another time that it would be summertime
I can see that leaves are falling [x2]
yeh
Sophia [x2]
Don't loose me, hey Sophia choose me! [x6]
Nephentus
its my favorite song in 2020=)) Listenin it more than 10 years)) Man in the street or ice is great too))
Victoria Olivera
I loved and still love old Rasmus song! Such a different vibe, very ska
SHeikVoight
I love this song for playing outside in the summertime! <3
ALE PLAYS
Such an amazing bass track!!! I love it =)
Suomilady88
Loved this song when I was a teen lol. So much nostalgia 😊
Dulce Arellano
Siempre amé el bajo de esta canción 💖
Jimbo Metal
hey.. i remember this song, back when i was in high school ....i never thought it was sung by Rasmus .... i really love it