Shanghain Valot Lyrics in English Annika Eklund

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Shanghain Valot by Annika Eklund from Finnish to English.
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Verse 1
I've never seen the lights of Shanghai
Crown jewels or swordfish
But tonight
When you're finally here
I don't long for the west
Nor the east
I'm not missing
Anything anymore
Chorus 1
So let the Shanghai lights shine
Or let them light up
The night, the buildings of New York
I close my eyes
I fall asleep
Next to you
At last
Verse 2
I've never heard a rainforest morning
Minaret calls or alphorns
But tonight I listen to your breathing
To me, nothing is more beautiful
Not even a siren could lead me astray
Chorus 2
So let the Shanghai lights shine
Or let them light up
The night, the buildings of New York
I close my eyes
I fall asleep
Next to you
At last
Chorus 3
So let the Shanghai lights shine
Or let them light up
The night, the buildings of New York
I close my eyes
I fall asleep
Next to you
At last
Chorus 4
So let the Shanghai lights shine
Or let them light up
The night, the buildings of New York
I close my eyes
I fall asleep
Next to you
At last
Outro
Next to you
At last
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seireenikäännot even a siren

Seireenikään is a fascinating word that literally means 'not even a siren'. It's formed by combining 'seireeni' (siren) with the clitic '-kään', which adds the meaning of 'not even' or 'either' in negative contexts.

In the song, the lyric "Ei eksyttäisi seireenikään" (Not even a siren would lead me astray) beautifully conveys a deep sense of contentment and devotion. It implies that the singer is so happy with their loved one that not even the mythical, irresistible allure of a siren could tempt them away, making it a powerful and memorable expression of love.

Have you ever felt so happy and content that nothing else in the world matters? That's the beautiful feeling captured in Annika Eklund's song, "Shanghain Valot," which translates to "The Lights of Shanghai."

The singer lists all sorts of amazing things she's never experienced, like the dazzling lights of Shanghai, the skyscrapers of New York, or the sounds of a rainforest. But here's the secret: she doesn't care about any of it. Why? Because the person she loves is finally right there beside her. For her, the simple sound of their breathing is more beautiful than any exotic melody, and falling asleep next to them is a greater adventure than traveling the world. It's a sweet and powerful reminder that sometimes, the greatest treasures aren't in faraway places, but in the quiet, happy moments we share with someone special.

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