"Kun Sä Lähdet" is a song by Finnish artist Mikael Gabriel. The title translates to "When You Leave" in English. The lyrics tell a story about heartbreak and the struggles of coping with the pain of losing someone. The song starts by describing the feeling of hitting rock bottom and the desire to rise above it. The protagonist mentions a bandage or patch over their heart, symbolizing the attempt to heal the wounds caused by the person they lost. They express the sentiment that being with that person felt like a life sentence, and the wounds they caused are being reopened. The chorus reflects the protagonist's belief that everything feels pointless and impossible without the person they lost. They feel like they are slowly killing themselves without them and have lost their own identity or face. The line "pysyisin hengissä" implies that the protagonist takes pills to stay alive or cope with the pain. In the second verse, they explain that they would do anything to avoid losing the person they love, emphasizing that they are not ready to let go. The protagonist acknowledges that they need to pick themselves up and move on, but they are desperately seeking a wake-up call or a sign that things can change. The refrain repeats the sentiment that when the person leaves, the protagonist cannot sleep, causing them to go crazy or lose control. They express a desire to stay by the person's side, highlighting the uniqueness of their relationship. The song also touches on the disappointment and confusion caused by the person's actions and their manipulation. Overall, "Kun Sä Lähdet" portrays the struggles of heartbreak and the strength it takes to move forward. It depicts the pain and longing one experiences after losing someone they deeply care about and the desperation to keep that person in their life.
