"Pidä musta kii" is a Finnish song by Mikael Gabriel. The title translates to "Hold onto me" in English. The song explores themes of love, relationships, and personal growth. The lyrics describe the narrator reflecting on their past experiences and choices. They have made mistakes and lost some friends along the way. The narrator questions the meaning of success and how it affects their relationships with old acquaintances. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, they emphasize the need to keep pushing forward and rising back up after every fall. The song also delves into the struggles and complexities of life. The narrator talks about being in the spotlight yet feeling like a shadow. They have sleepless nights, read comments, and sometimes get lost in them. They admit to feeling angry and making mistakes themselves, but they also acknowledge that they are young and their age has not spoiled them. It is as if they have sold their soul to the devil. The chorus urges the listener to hold onto the narrator and never let go. There is a longing for the past and a desire to go back to the good times. The narrator reminisces about times spent together, stating that they were right and the person they were with is a star. However, the person fell in love with someone else while the narrator fell in love with rap music. The narrator requests the listener to close their eyes and not relive the pain of their first kiss. The song also portrays the narrator's identity and pride in where they come from. They mention being a boy from Malmi (a district in Helsinki) with a dream. They ask not to be awakened from their dream and not to try to change who they are because it would be pointless. Even though they may have experienced a difficult year, they still consider themselves as the person they were to the listener. In the end, the chorus repeats the plea to hold onto them and never let go. The song blends personal vulnerability and introspection with a touch of nostalgia and determination to stay true to oneself. Overall, "Pidä musta kii" is a heartfelt song that explores personal growth, relationships, and the struggles of staying true to oneself in the face of challenges and changes.
