Sutoi

Tenhi's 'Sutoi' is a hauntingly beautiful song that delves into the mystical and ethereal aspects of nature and existence. The lyrics, sung in Finnish, evoke a deep connection with the earth and its ancient, almost magical qualities. The opening lines, 'Maa maaten minä maan / Väelläni kukkii kaarnaa,' suggest a profound bond with the land, where the speaker feels a part of the earth itself, and the bark blooms with life. This imagery sets the tone for a journey through a world where nature is alive and imbued with spirit.

The song continues to explore this enchanted landscape with lines like 'Sutoi tunturin vasa / Yötä myöhään viettäisi,' which can be interpreted as a reference to a young reindeer of the fells spending the night late. This imagery conjures a sense of timelessness and the cyclical nature of life in the wilderness. The arrival of the wind, 'Saapui tuuli tuli minut loihti vietteli,' introduces an element of enchantment, as if the wind itself has the power to create and seduce, further blurring the lines between the natural and the supernatural.

The presence of ethereal beings is also a significant theme in 'Sutoi.' The 'Ututyttö usvanneito terhen maahan karista' refers to a mist maiden or fog girl, a mythical figure who descends to the earth. This character adds a layer of mysticism and otherworldliness to the song, emphasizing the idea that the natural world is inhabited by spirits and beings beyond human understanding. The 'vaskilintu,' or brass bird, with its wings slicing through the night, symbolizes a guardian or a guide through this mystical realm. The song concludes with a sense of coldness and eternal night, 'Anna yötä iäksi sutoikiimaa,' suggesting a surrender to the timeless, enigmatic forces of nature.