Alavala - Sanojen jälkeen (English subtitles) (Finnish music)

Описание: "After the Words", from SuomiLOVE, Season 1, Episode 4 (aired December 15th 2014).

Alavala’s Sanojen jälkeen, from their 2014 album Minuntai, is the kind of song that quietly gets under your skin. It’s subtle and emotional, exploring the unspoken thoughts and feelings that linger after the words have run out. This semi-acoustic gem is a perfect showcase of Alavala’s knack for creating intimate, heartfelt music.

Alavala is a Finnish pop rock trio from Alppila, Helsinki, formed in 2008 by Emppu Suhonen and Masi Hukari (known from Amoral). After some lineup changes, including the addition of Noora H from Tiktak on bass, they transformed into a semi-acoustic band with a focus on raw, stripped-down arrangements. Originally performing in English, they made the leap to Finnish on Minuntai, which gave their music a more personal and relatable touch.

Emppu herself described Minuntai as the “eighth day of the week”—a space where you can be entirely yourself. That concept runs through the album and is perfectly captured in Sanojen jälkeen.

This song isn’t flashy—it’s all about quiet power. With soft acoustic guitars and Emppu’s delicate vocals, it feels like a personal conversation. The lyrics dig into those lingering emotions and moments of vulnerability that follow a difficult conversation, striking a balance between melancholy and hope. It’s a song for late nights and reflective moods, drawing you in with its simplicity and sincerity.

The song gained wider attention when it was performed on SuomiLOVE in 2014. For a band like Alavala, whose music thrives on emotional depth, the show was a natural fit. SuomiLOVE celebrates the connection between music and life’s defining moments, and Sanojen jälkeen fit right in with its raw honesty and heartfelt delivery.

Sanojen jälkeen is proof that less is more. It’s a song that doesn’t need big production or gimmicks to hit hard—it’s all about atmosphere and emotion. If you’re into thoughtful, understated music with heart, this track (and the entire Minuntai album) is well worth your time. Alavala might not be the loudest band in the room, but they’re one of the most genuine.