Title: Ykspuolista Rakkautta (One-Sided Love) The song "Ykspuolista Rakkautta" by Mikael Gabriel describes a one-sided love story from the perspective of the protagonist. The lyrics depict various experiences and emotions related to unrequited love. In the beginning, the protagonist reminisces about their childhood, specifically their time at elementary school. They had aspirations of being a leader and were pursued by a girl, although the protagonist admits to being foolish towards her. The girl had feelings for the protagonist, but they did not reciprocate those feelings. Instead, the protagonist was more interested in cartoons and consuming batteries, believing that it would help him attract girls. The protagonist thought it was their fault for not wanting to kiss the girl, but they were preoccupied with playing games. Throughout the song, the protagonist reflects on their lack of success in getting the girl they desire. They realize that no matter what they do, they cannot have her. They have learned this lesson the hard way, through personal experience. The protagonist acknowledges that even though they wanted the girl, their feelings were not reciprocated. There is also a moment when the protagonist recalls their first visit to a new disco. Lacking self-confidence despite being academically superior, they felt nervous around girls. When the protagonist noticed a girl and tried to engage with her through humor, the girl laughed in their face, leading the protagonist to believe they could never attract anyone. The song continues with the protagonist meeting another girl they grew fond of. They felt a strong connection and started envisioning a future together, even considering marriage. However, the girl was not interested in a monogamous commitment and instead engaged with other men. This caused the protagonist to sink into depression and resort to comfort eating with only bread. The girl was manipulative and treated the protagonist as a friend, never reciprocating their love. Overall, "Ykspuolista Rakkautta" narrates the challenges, disappointments, and emotional toll of a one-sided love. The protagonist reflects on their experiences of unrequited love and the lessons learned from them.
