Aksel Kankaanranta - Looking Back (Live) // UMK20

Aksel Kankaanranta edustaa Suomea Rotterdamin Euroviisuissa toukokuussa 2020.
Aksel Kankaanranta is representing Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020.

We would fall asleep
Talking ‘bout our dreams
Waiting for eighteen
Is never what it seems

We were young and naive
Didn’t know what we need
We were in such a rush to grow up

We were restless, confused
Summer nights on the roof
Didn’t know what was in front of us

Chasing the high life
Stuck in the low lights
But we never know what we have
Until it’s over and we’re looking back

Speeding through red lights
We had a good ride
But we never know what we have
Until it’s over and we’re looking back

All these memories
Made me feel at home
When I walk these streets
I’m the only one, I know

We were young and naive
Didn’t know what we need
We we’re in such a rush to grow up

Now it’s too late to save
All the seasons have changed
Didn’t know what was in front of us

Yeah we never know what we have
Until it’s over and we’re looking back

[kittyom]

He is not vulgar, not cheap, not ordinary and is very talented and has a great taste. He seems to have a very sensitive and philosophical heart. All this is a diamond in our world. He does deserve to bring this light to people's minds and souls. Maybe it sounds pathetic, but it's true, at least mostly. Thanks from Ukraine, Aksel 💐

[arian]

Finland 2019: Look Away
Finland 2020: Looking Back

[Moving_Castles]

You at least have to admit his voice is REALLY good.

[Caldera]

This voice and song is truly a world-class act.
I could listen to this over and over and never get tired.
Aksel has a heavenly voice. I can't believe it's not studio mixed and tune corrected.

[lekevkev]

Using an international jury in a national selection is like letting the opponent in football decide on your own line-up.

[Creeperqueen]

This comment section perfectly shows how toxic the Eurovision fandom is and why so many people hate/won't take this competition seriously

[katsunaksu]

I have nothing against Aksel and he doesn't deserve the hate. People are just mad because Erika got the most votes but the international juries got to choose what we play in Eurovision. And honestly, even though this song isn't awful, it's not gonna get even close to winning. There's too many ballads already

[TheyCallMePhilip]

The song is perfectly fine, if it wasn't for Cicciolina, it wouldn't get such a hate. People should grow up.

[Marios_Gr]

The meaning of the song is actually the story of the life of most people today. We try to achieve bigger and bigger things and eventually we forget to live.

[ZexeterVip]

I'm from Russia, you write nasty things about this guy. This song is great, and I'm sure it will take its rightful place. This is one of those songs that immediately catches on

[victorlupas]

all countries should have internal selections. no foreign influence

[BKeaton]

Pettyneet on täällä näemmä äänekkäämpiä kuin ne jotka kannattaa Akselia. Mut niin se aina menee. Tää biisi on kaunis ja vahva.

[hiiriperuna]

As a Finn I rather lose Eurovision with Aksel than win with Cicciolina. Love his voice, the soul of this song and the quality of performance.

[Yarshy.]

The staging of this was so sleek and professional, really impressed with UMK this year.
Edit: Aksel felt so awkward in the arena, it's really unfair to bash him for rightfully winning.

[karriq]

It's like Eurovision 2019 all over again. The one who got the most votes from the audience did not win.

[katsunaksu]

This is gonna get lost in with all the other ballad songs. I listened to this 5 minutes ago and already forgot how it goes

[alejandrogil]

Definitely an unpopular opinion here, but this song is beautiful. Just cracked my top 5.

On another note: you might not like the song or may be mad because your favourite didn't win, but express it with respect and not playing down the effort and work that have been put into making it. Aksel doesn't deserve all this hate.

[katsunaksu]

WHY DOES UMK HAVE INTERNATIONAL JURIES!!??!??

[unpopular]

Great staging. I think it's TOP 10 this year.
Greetings from Ukraine.

[lunatheleo]

Amazing voice & a great song that gets stuck in your head! I’ve already listened to it multiple times 🖤 Good luck Aksel, this is finale worthy!