The song "Mitä Mä Teen Tääl" by Mikael Gabriel is about his journey in the music industry and the challenges he has faced along the way. The lyrics reflect his feelings of uncertainty and questioning his purpose in life. He starts by asking himself what he is doing here and expresses gratitude for something other than luck. He acknowledges that success did not come easily and since childhood, he has never imagined achieving something big. He then talks about the struggles he faced and the tough environment he grew up in. He emphasizes the importance of loyalty and mentions the negative influences and trouble they caused. However, music came to his rescue when he met Dänii, Jare, and Elastinen, and together they created a star-studded mindset. Mikael takes responsibility for his actions if someone demands it, and he realizes that life is not about partying every night. He mentions the need to reach a goal but admits that he doesn't know what comes after achieving it. The song also highlights Mikael's journey and milestones. He mentions his origins in Vantaa and performing in Lahti. He talks about his first song being played on the radio in 2001 and the stadium filling up in 2011. He acknowledges that his success has grown significantly, and he references the struggles and changes that occurred along the way. Mikael also addresses any jealousy or envy directed towards him, explaining that his success was not just about talent, but also about the people he associated with and the collaborations he made. He assures the listeners that he understands their perception, and despite having better rhymes, his music reminds him of his friends and the circles he belongs to. Overall, "Mitä Mä Teen Tääl" is a reflective song where Mikael Gabriel contemplates his journey, acknowledges the challenges, expresses gratitude, and clarifies the underlying factors contributing to his success.
