Romanssi

Musta Paraati's song 'Romanssi' is a captivating exploration of surreal and dreamlike emotions, wrapped in the band's signature post-punk and gothic rock style. The lyrics convey a sense of disorientation and euphoria, as the narrator finds themselves overwhelmed by a new, intense experience. The opening lines, 'Tuntuu niin hienolta, Sekaisin kaikesta,' translate to 'It feels so great, mixed up with everything,' suggesting a whirlwind of emotions that are both exhilarating and confusing.

The refrain, '??oskaan mene pois,' which means 'Never go away,' is repeated multiple times, emphasizing a desire for this intense feeling to last forever. This refrain acts as a mantra, anchoring the song's theme of clinging to a fleeting, almost ephemeral experience. The mention of 'p?t?kaasua keitti?' or 'gas in the kitchen' adds a layer of surrealism, hinting at a chaotic and possibly dangerous environment, yet one that the narrator is unwilling to leave.

The song's title, 'Romanssi,' which means 'Romance,' is revealed to be a dream or an illusion in the lines 'Se on vain unta, Sen nimi on