Enja - Collisions

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This song is dedicated to my mom. It tells a story about reaching a breaking point and letting yourself become vulnerable in the arms of a trusted one. It is a song about finding hope in the worst of times. It is also made for all of those who feel like they have to fight to get through the day. Sometimes it is extremely difficult to admit that you need help. Sometimes it is difficult to reach out for help. But we all need help from time to time.
I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of this project. Special thanks to Joel Attila for believing in me, and also to my dear friend Juuli, who has stayed by my side through thick and thin.
- Enja

LYRICS:
My head felt like plasticine
And it had started to give in
Yeah, it had started to give in

The water tasted like gasoline
And it was burning holes in me
Yeah, it was burning holes in me

And metres from the kitchen sink
The walls looked down on me
And you had turned around

And I took the bullet vest off
And you took the oven mitts off
I looked up and I said:
"Mom, I don't wanna start a war"

I rained down on everyone
And my body broke into parts
And you held my shredded heart
And it didn't hurt at all

You said you'd cover me
But it was not how things should be
No, it was not how things should be
So when the shots were pouring in
I made a run for it
Yeah, I made a run for it

And just metres from the kitchen sink
The walls fell down on me
And you had turned around

And I took the bullet vest off
And you took the oven mitts off
I looked up, and I said:
"Mom, I don't wanna start a war"

I rained down on everyone
And my body broke into parts
And you held my shredded heart
And it didn't hurt at all

And you won't break for what you saw
You've seen it all before
You've seen it all before


ENJA: Collisions
Composed by Enja Heikkilä, Joel Attila, Viljami Mehto
Lyrics by Enja Heikkilä
Arranged by Joel Attila, Jarkko Viinamäki

Vocals: Enja Heikkilä
Backing Vocals: Helena Haaparanta
Guitar: Jarkko Viinamäki
Bass: Joel Attila
Piano: Viljami Mehto
Drums: Mikko Kaakkuriniemi

Recorded, Mixed and Produced by Joel Attila @ Magnusborg Studios 2018
Mastered by Minerva Pappi @ Waudio Mastering

Video by Christa Könönen
Artwork by Enja Heikkilä