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Sweet Lies

by Laaksonen

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We humans are very talented in self-deception. It takes great effort to see things as they are and not as they seem or how we hope them to be.

lyrics

We ripped our eyes out and fed them to birds
They screamed so loud that we couldn’t be heard
Earless and fearless time went by
We ripped our eyes out and fed them to birds

We wanted to believe in sweet lies
We wanted to be free but not pay the price

We swallowed our pride and some glasses of wine
We loaded our guns and stepped out of line
But we don’t know which direction our guns are pointing
We swallowed our cries and some bittersweet wine

We wanted to believe in sweet lies
We wanted to be free but not pay the price

So now we are lost like we never were here
We are the fog when the weather is clear
We are the ghost who cannot disappear
And we can’t decide if we should feel joy or fear

We wanted to believe in sweet lies
We wanted to be free but not pay the price
We wanted to believe in sweet lies

credits

released February 17, 2021
Music and lyrics by Ville Laaksonen
Produced by Jukka Jahnukainen
Co-produced by Ville Laaksonen
recorded by Jukka Jahnukainen & Ville Laaksonen
Mixed by Jukka Jahnukainen
Mastered by Daniel Hagström at Finnvox

Violin by Anni Elonen & Sanna Kaisa Sundström
Viola by Anette Grevberg
Cello by Antti Kolehmainen

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Laaksonen Helsinki, Finland

Laaksonen is a Helsinki-based singer and songwriter. His cinematic pop is driven by classical piano and strings, intricate synth sounds and beats that often sound like moving glaciers. His atmospheric sound is contrasted by frank and honest lyrics tackling contemporary themes in a fresh way.

Laaksonen is a lover of exquisite teas, Paris and handmade fedora hats.
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