Rasmus as translated. The Rasmus lyrics

The group was formed in 1994 in the city of Helsinki. The original line-up of the group included: Lauri Ilonen (vocals), Pauli Rantazalmi (guitar), Eero Heinonen (bass), in November 2000 Aki Markus Hakala joined the group, replacing the drummer Janne, who left the group.
The debut performance of Rasmus took place when the guys were still in high school in Helsinki. The band performed at school parties, performing cover versions of Metallica and Nirvana songs. Their peers were delighted with the performance, and someone even suggested that the group try to write something of their own. True, then they were called Sputnik, then the name was changed to Anttila and finally settled on Rasmus. The name Rasmus is supposed to come from the word trashmosh (trash-trash or trash).
In 1995 they had new manager Teja Kotilainen, who worked at Oranssi Klubi. After getting to know the team, Teja invited them to record some songs. During the summer holidays, four young guys decide to make some money. They find jobs in several places at once. The money earned is enough to record the first demo. The band records several songs and sends a demo to various Finnish radio stations. The Rasmus is almost exactly the same as what happened with the members of Roxette. The DJ “accidentally” put the song on the air and after it was literally inundated with letters and calls with the question “what was that band?” Well, then everything happened according to a well-known scenario. In May 1996, Warner Finland released their debut album, called "Peep", which sold well enough in the dimness of small Finland, selling about 10,000 copies of the album.
Throughout the next year, the team is actively touring, gaining more and more fans in various countries. The Rasmus writes new songs in surprisingly short terms, which are included in the next album of the group "Playboys", released in 1997. The disc receives gold status in Finland. A little later, the band's musicians receive an Emmy award for Best New Group Year. In the fall of 1998 The Rasmus released the single “Liquid”, which immediately hit the rotation of many radio stations of Iskandinavian MTV. A year later, the video for the song “Liquid” won the Finnish Music Video Festival. TheRasmus is beginning to be invited to various music festivals, and the band acts as an opening act for stars such as Garbage and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In April 2000, The Rasmus signed a contract with Playground Music Scandinavia for the release of the album "Into", released in autumn 2001. The album brought the group four Emmy awards at once, and the single "F-F-F-Falling" for three months topped the top of the charts in Finland. Music critics begin to compare the work of The Rasmus with the music of another popular band in Finland - HIM
At the end of 2001, a joint concert of the two groups takes place. The real success and glory to the group comes after the release of the album "Dead Letters", which was born in 2003. Expectations were not in vain, the disc received massive acclaim and became widely popular in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia. The album's lead single was “In The Shadows”, which won the Best Foreign Song at the Swedish Hit Music Awards. In November 2003, at the MTV Europe Music Awards, the band received a prize in the category "Best Scandinavian Performer".
October 2004 - at the first MTV Russia Music Awards, The Rasmus was recognized as "Best Foreign Artists" for the clip "In the Shadows".

Finnish rock band formed in 1994 in Helsinki, when the band members were still in school. It was founded by Lauri Yulönen (in Russian-language media his surname is usually incorrectly spelled as Ilonen) (vocals, lyrics), Eero Heinonen (bass), Pauli Rantasalmi (guitar) and Jarno Lahti (drums). Lahti was in the group until 1995, after his departure, he was replaced by Janne Heiskanen. Heiskanen left the band in 1998 and was soon replaced by Aki Hakala.

Before the release of their fourth studio album Into (2001), the band was simply called Rasmus, but then the name was changed to The Rasmus so that the name did not coincide with Rasmus Gardel, the name of the Swedish DJ. They gained worldwide fame with their 2003 album "Dead Letters" and the single "In the Shadows", which entered the top of the music charts in several countries.

The Rasmus are one of the most successful Finnish bands, with over 3.5 million albums sold worldwide and eight gold and five platinum awards. The Rasmus have released eight studio albums, two compilations and 24 singles.

The group was formed in 1994 in the city of Helsinki. The original line-up of the group included: Lauri Ilonen (vocals), Pauli Rantazalmi (guitar), Eero Heinonen (bass), in November 2000 Aki Markus Hakala joined the group, replacing the drummer Janne, who left the group.
The debut performance of Rasmus took place when the guys were still in high school in Helsinki. The band performed at school parties, performing cover versions of Metallica and Nirvana songs. Their peers were delighted with the performance, and someone even suggested that the group try to write something of their own. True, then they were called Sputnik, then the name was changed to Anttila and finally settled on Rasmus. The name Rasmus is supposed to come from the word trashmosh (trash-trash or trash).
In 1995 they had a new manager, Teja Kotilainen, who worked at Oranssi Klubi. After getting to know the team, Teja invited them to record some songs. During the summer holidays, four young guys decide to make some money. They find jobs in several places at once. The money earned is enough to record the first demo. The band records several songs and sends a demo to various Finnish radio stations. With The Rasmus, much the same thing is happening that once happened with the members of Roxette. The DJ “accidentally” put the song on the air and after it was literally inundated with letters and calls with the question “what was that band?” Well, then everything happened according to a well-known scenario. In May 1996, Warner Finland released their debut album, called "Peep", which sold well enough in the dimness of small Finland, selling about 10,000 copies of the album.
Throughout the next year, the team is actively touring, gaining more and more fans in various countries. The Rasmus writes new songs in surprisingly short terms, which are included in the next album of the group "Playboys", released in 1997. The disc receives gold status in Finland. A little later, the band's musicians receive an Emmy award for Best New Group Year. In the fall of 1998 The Rasmus released the single “Liquid”, which immediately hit the rotation of many radio stations of Iskandinavian MTV. A year later, the video for the song “Liquid” won the Finnish Music Video Festival. TheRasmus is beginning to be invited to various music festivals, and the band acts as an opening act for stars such as Garbage and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In April 2000, The Rasmus signed a contract with Playground Music Scandinavia for the release of the album "Into", released in autumn 2001. The album brought the group four Emmy awards at once, and the single "F-F-F-Falling" for three months topped the top of the charts in Finland. Music critics begin to compare the work of The Rasmus with the music of another popular band in Finland - HIM
At the end of 2001, a joint concert of the two groups takes place. The real success and glory to the group comes after the release of the album "Dead Letters", which was born in 2003. Expectations were not in vain, the disc received massive acclaim and became widely popular in Germany, Switzerland and Scandinavia. The album's lead single was “In The Shadows”, which won the Best Foreign Song at the Swedish Hit Music Awards. In November 2003, at the MTV Europe Music Awards, the band received a prize in the category "Best Scandinavian Performer".
October 2004 - at the first MTV Russia Music Awards, The Rasmus was recognized as "Best Foreign Artists" for the clip "In the Shadows".

They built you a cage of diamonds and gold
most beautiful place for you to grow old
They brought you the moon and served you the lie
and all that you wanted was freedom to fly
It "s heavy
but you are not the only one
who "s tired of giving
afraid of the oblivion

But the crown on your head never felt this heavy
Harness your rage, take a leap of faith
to claim back you soul before it "s too late
Show them no fear, sing them goodbye
Leave all but your heart and you "re free to fly
It "s heavy
but you are not the only one
who "s tired of giving
afraid of the oblivion
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
But the weight of the wolrd never felt this heavy
Take the evident leap of faith
Don "t you be afraid
It "s heavy
but you are not the only one
who "s tired of giving
afraid of the oblivion
Could it be that your curse is a bliss?
But the cross that you bear never felt this heavy
You are not the only one
who "s tired of living
afraid of the oblivion
Cause the crown on your head, the smile that you wear
the cross that you bear never felt this heavy
The crown on your head never felt this
heavy

The Rasmus - Heavy

They built you a cage of diamonds and gold
The most beautiful place where you will meet your old age ...
They got you the moon and surrounded you with lies
And all you wanted was to be free to fly.

It's hard,
But you're not the only one
Who is tired of being afraid of oblivion ...

But the crown on your head has never been so heavy ...

Tame your rage, believe in yourself
Claim your soul back before it's too late
Show them the absence of fear, sing to them "Goodbye!"
Leave everything except your heart and freedom to fly ...

It's hard,
But you're not the only one
Who is tired of being afraid of oblivion ...
Can't it be that your curse is a delight?
But the influence of this world has never been so heavy ...

Believe in yourself and take the plunge
Do not be afraid…

It's hard,
But you're not the only one
Who is tired of being afraid of oblivion ...
Can't it be that your curse is a delight?
But the cross that you carry has never been so heavy ...

You are not the only one
Who is tired of living
Afraid of oblivion ...
Crown on your head, smile on your face
The cross that you carry has never been so heavy ...

The crown on your head has never been so heavy ...

I rest my case every time we kissed it left a bitter taste
On your cold lips baby it was something that we couldn "t fix

No way no way, no way no way
I can "t change, can" t change my ways

The end of my empire!
The end of my empire!

And I could chase the melody but I let you down
I play the darkest symphony when you "re around
When the walls come down ...

Eighteen and life; did you ever think it would be like this?
He "s got my eyes as well as whatever habits; let it be a bliss

No way. No way. No way. No way
You can "t change ... Can" t change your ways

I hate to see you leaving but love to watch you go
Keep staring at the ceiling when my world "s about to blow
And I could chase the melody but I let you down
I play the darkest symphony when you "re around
When the walls come down and face the fire

The end of my empire, the end of my empire
I play the darkest symphony when you "re around
When the walls come down ...

I hate to see you leaving, but love to watch you go
Keep staring at the ceiling when my world "s about to blow
And I could chase the melody, but I let you down
I play the darkest symphony when you "re around

The end of my empire!
The end of my empire!
The end of my empire!

Translation: Empire

As I said, every kiss we gave you a bitter taste
There was something in your cold lips, baby, that we couldn't fix.

No, no way, no way
I cannot change, I cannot change myself.

The end of my empire!
The end of my empire!

And I could chase the melody, but I let you down.
I play the darkest symphony when you're next to me
When the walls come crashing down ...

For eighteen years now; did you ever think it would be like this?
He has my eyes, as well as a variety of habits; the path will be bliss.

No, no way, no way
You cannot change ... You cannot change yourself.

I hate watching you leave me, but I love watching you leave.
I keep staring at the ceiling as my world is about to explode.
And I could chase the melody, but I let you down.
I play the darkest symphony when you're next to me
When the walls come crashing down and the flames are kindled

End of my empire, end of my empire
And I could chase the melody, but I let you down.
I play the darkest symphony when you're next to me
When the walls come crashing down ...

The end of my empire!
The end of my empire!
The end of my empire!