“Blackbird” was written to represent Finland in the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest.
After winning both the televote and jury vote for Finland’s qualifying competition, Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, the song was the clear – although unexpected – choice to represent Finland at Eurovision.
Despite Finland’s...
[Verse 1]
Blackbird, blackbird, don't sing to me
Don't sing below my window
Fly somewhere else, don't bother me
Don't sing below my window
[Chorus]
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird, don't sing
Blackbird, don't sing
[Verse 2]
Blackbird, blackbird, I am now alone
Somewhere else go make your home
Don't nestle here, go find lovers of your own
I am now alone
[Chorus]
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird, don't sing
Blackbird, don't sing
[Instrumental bridge]
[Chorus]
You sang when he was in my bed
You sang when my heart sang
Now you remind me of something I'll never have
So blackbird, don't sing
Blackbird, don't sing
Blackbird, don't sing
Blackbird was written by Leena Tirronen & Lasse Piirainen.
Blackbird was produced by Leena Tirronen & Lasse Piirainen.
Norma John released Blackbird on Wed Nov 23 2016.