Aksel - Looking Back - Finland 🇫🇮 - Official Video - Eurovision 2020

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Aksel will represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 in Rotterdam with the song Looking Back.
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[@bartsmits1185]

Eurovision Song Contest Could you make multiple playlists just like the past years (of the official music videos etc.)

[@berniedu7185]

Kutsal Kurt nobody force you to anything.

[@EurovisionSongContest]

@@bartsmits1185 They will be created when all the songs have been published :)

[@baxthered]

Do you watch the top tens made by fans

[@SubtoHale]

Notice how these lyrics make much more sense now? "We had a good ride, but we never know what we have, until it's over and we're looking back.

[@Blubblib]

Cause ESC is cancelled

[@syncro16se]

Corona..

[@lsta8088]

😭

[@saint_lewis]

im14andthisisdeep.

[@tetsuo964]

@@saint_lewis r/ihavereddit

[@realblush]

Ok, I don't think this song has a chance to win, but I personally loooooooooove this kind of music, and his voice is pure gold. This is what I love most about ESC: Not only finding a winner, but discovering amazing artists from all over Europe and Australia

[@marjo3072]

❤️👍

[@kalmcatodogo]

💕🐊

[@blanfix]

The same may be not winner for all but for me it is Very nice

[@KattReen]

I find the song is a bit boring, but his voice has a very nice tone for sure. I'd listen to this in the background, probably will

[@harumitdb]

Why not? This definitely should be in top 5 at least

[@Camira]

This song has a whole new meaning now that Eurovision isn't happening this year.

[@roizuvlogz4235]

Yeah, almost everyone can relate to the lyrics

[@RobertHeslop]

@Roizuvlogz It makes me think of my childhood and losing my sister. 5 years ago next Tuesday :/

[@apustaja.]

Im sorry for your loss, ive lost many important relatives and friends too. All good for you

[@RobertHeslop]

@@apustaja. I'm sorry for your loss also. All the people we lose have importance to us. That's why grieving is hard.

[@lisalunnback9331]

Love the secentes " we dont understand want we have before its over, and look back "

[@rubtuga]

So, this is the song that everybody is complaining about?? This is actually really good.

[@its_elkku135]

It's decent and the singer is definitely amazing, but it's more or less a generic pop song. The other song a lot of people wanted, "Cicciolina", honestly sounds like generic Finnish pop music to me (I'm a finn). I might still prefer this one.

[@Bandido894]

@@its_elkku135 Generic could also be good, should not use as curseword.

[@its_elkku135]

@@Bandido894 I agree, but you need to stand out if you want to do well in Eurovision.

[@Dalsemien]

He will not make it past the semi.

[@OcelotSF]

@@its_elkku135, agree with you. Also most of Finnish music actually Pop... Looking at Recommendations 2020 Suomi

[@bammer180and1]

So underrated. This song is great

[@Bandido894]

That's because every Erika Vikman fans are blinded (and deafened) from rave about her loss.

[@MReferee]

@@Bandido894 No, it's because Aksel is just a beginner with an unmemorable song and little charisma. Besides Cicciolina, Zühlke would have been an interesting choice.

[@FannomacritaireSuomi]

@@MReferee Zühlke barely knew how to sing 😂

[@diamondsarenotforever8542]

I like this song as well as Erica's song.

[@katarinati4433]

This is number 2 for me, after swiss. So, 10 points from Russia, St. Pete

[@Marios_Gr]

The meaning of the song is actually the story of the life of most people today. We spend our life trying to achieve bigger and bigger things and eventually we forget to live.

[@florenna]

That might well be, but to me the message of this song is more timeless, that we never know what we have until it's gone, i.e. looking back ;) Like he sings, too.

[@paa4976]

2019: Darude - Look away 2020: Aksel Kankaanranta - Looking back 2021: Erika Vikman - Look at me

[@samikoponen4635]

Good one :D

[@jarrejarrela890]

Singing like a lamb 😟

[@kianasmusician9700]

cicciolina is looking for juries

[@blob1king778]

hahha good

[@tom_4546]

She said she will not coming back 🤧

[@XAZmusic]

This song has grown so much on me. One year later, it’s my favorite 2020 entry. Love the lyrics, love the composition and love the artist. His song has become so meaningful to me during the pandemic. 🧡🇫🇮

[@maxekstedt5060]

His voice is beautiful, didn't expect that from first impressions, ended up sobbing. Definitely rooting for you Finland, from your western neighbor 🇸🇪

[@apinamaki]

Max Ekstedt Tack! Jag älskar The Mamas. Mycket kärlek från Finland till Sverige! Ska rösta på er. 😊

[@nohatenopain]

Juho Koo Vi grannar ska stå upp för varandra och hjälpa! Så heja Finland, Norge och Danmark! :D

[@apinamaki]

Startklar Just det! Det måste vi absolut göra. ☺️

[@Blubblib]

@@nohatenopain island då? Dem är bäst i år

[@tatticoco5952]

Jag personligen älskade Mamas! Jag hoppas de vinner hela eurovisionen :) jag är finlandssvensk btw :)

[@Ksophiasofia]

Honestly the best ballad of this year

[@ingridakerblom7577]

Not anymore! 😅

[@jabronnie7745]

romania or bulgaria has the best one this year

[@tinalol6116]

Jabronnie Croatia

[@tobstobs950]

Lol, no.... XD

[@eurovisionerd8634]

Belgium

[@dianaserbanica33]

I don't understand why this is SO underrated..it's a very beautiful song and it really deserves to get a good place

[@user-jl4xg5zr6c]

Aksel doesn’t deserve these comments... He has beautiful song 💗

[@berniedu7185]

Don’t worry 😉! Let this screamers scream 😱 They are pathetic

[@anni9666]

I know right!!! I feel so bad for him... I hope he doesn't see them:/

[@temegron6695]

Yeah, the juries deserve them.

[@its_elkku135]

@@berniedu7185 I'm sorry but isn't it a bit silly to call someone pathetic for disagreeing with you about a song? It would be different if a bunch of people were aggressive about it but people were mostly just disappointed/annoyed.

[@Noksus]

There are bad ones, but good comments too. Which are you referring to?

[@neekocole7244]

I don't understand your hatest opinion about Finland. I think that this song is very very nice. Good luck and kisses from Italy! 🇫🇮🇮🇹🇫🇮🇮🇹🇫🇮🇮🇹

[@kustisivosavi7483]

Io preferisco il vostro canzione "Fai rumore" è molto meglio e più originale che questo

[@filipzalesky6894]

From Czech Republic too 💙🇫🇮🇨🇿🇫🇮🇨🇿🇫🇮🇨🇿

[@user-ok7zj2li5j]

From Ukraine

[@demi5136]

Personally, I think BEHM was better qualified for the finnish selection to go to EV. Especially because both are love songs, though this one is about the past and hei rakas is about the present, but the other is actually a song in finnish. It would assert a bit more of the culture and i think that's what eurovision should focus on too, instead of just being like "hey this is about songwriting and singing."

[@alfa912]

Really strong, beautiful song.

[@ellie3000]

I think this could do well. He’s flawless in his performance, he’s got full control of his voice, it’s smooth. The staging is very good too.

[@toweldog355]

God save the Queen

[@nateesc7413]

No chance

[@hostvegas]

He should do well because he's not missing the notes when singing. Many more complex songs in the competition do badly because of the poor live singing. This one sounds as good whether it's the live version or the studio version. And that should be noticed, and appreciated.

[@UgolinoV42346]

He needs to film a music video ASAP! Same thing with Australia, Croatia, Denmark, Israel, Portugal, Sweden, and Ukraine.

[@florenna]

@Ellie True, and about time Finland did (really) well at in jury votes at least, instead of the perpetual jury pet Sweden! ;)

[@MrMittens1974]

Who was complaining about this? This was a damn good song and he's a great singer.

[@sophie3714]

It has been definitely the best Finland's entry for last years. Great job! Greetings from Russia 🇷🇺

[@gkolnas98]

Saara exists

[@user-pj9ls5fc2u]

Летс факинг гоу

[@sophie3714]

@@tulpart432 здоров :)

[@sophie3714]

@@tulpart432 каким ветром вас занесло в Суоми?:)

[@sophie3714]

@@tulpart432 ну у вас в нике написано Суоми, а в профиле финский флаг 💁

[@kirstyyyyy]

See, this is why I try to avoid the national finals. It makes people dislike the song for no reason other than their favourite not winning. Personally, I actually really like this song! Good luck Finland! :)

[@cerberus3933]

I saw almost the same comment in the video of sweden xD

[@dan8840]

I watched the portugal national selection and I got disappointed cuz none of my fav won :/ xD

[@JoshaSuijs]

Yeh i get your point but the dislikes are not only from people who had a fave who didnt win. There are people (like me but thats not important here) who just not like this song at all and dislike it bec of that. Its just not the best song and its kinda flat for the most of ppl

[@ellelilja4480]

I think they are disliking because cicciolina song :/

[@alinaschroderus]

Well I mean it’s not bad, but it also is nothing special :/

[@Kmatthew111]

This is the most underrated song ever

[@gramofontaine]

I agree

[@mussespagettislays]

You don't even know how proud these comments make me, a eleven year old lonely eurovision superfan from Finland, I just wanted to say thank you to all of you guys supporting our small, underrated country, THANK YOU!

[@jule3362]

Am I the only one who's totally in love with this song 😍

[@MReferee]

You are.

[@ekaarchvadze9595]

No, I love it.

[@standa17]

I really love this song too!

[@marjo3072]

I love this ❤️🎶

[@user-jd6cb1wg4k]

me too, listen again and again😍

[@ESCErik]

I‘m so sad that the contest was cancelled… I‘m 100% sure that this song would‘ve performed WAY better compared to what people think. This song is a lyrical masterpiece and the melodies won‘t go out of my head since the first listen, definitely my first place. I hope Aksel will try again, songs like this are great additions to the contest, we don‘t only need boring pop songs, but also masterpieces like this 💙

[@auszuriuk]

And the man can sing!

[@ELvisLiveS-ok6mq]

Its better that this was left as a mystery instead of possibly getting robbed and leaving into semifinal, nobody believed it of Norma John in 2017 but it still happened. Aksel's song will still be rememberd as well as him too, its one of the Eurovision songs now

[@emanuelefabbri7925]

Incredible how this year songs are becoming very significant during this period of Coronavirus: Finland, Italy...

[@cykablin4871]

Honestly people Arent even listening to the song and just dislike because Cicciolina didn't win you cant change what happened so give a little respect

[@berniedu7185]

CykaBlin don’t worry 😉 Always the same screamers, for bad reasons. They are not all the people, even if they believe they are.

[@ondrejvesely6378]

We aren't don't like it just because of Cicciolina, it is extremely bad and nothing special. Finland doesn't want to be in Grand Finalm

[@python0930]

It's boring that's the point why I for example dislike it.

[@berniedu7185]

Ang Var This is just your opinion and your taste. What I want to say to everybody is : Be respectable if you want to be respected. Our own taste are not better or worse than the others. Plus, the rules about each country selection are well known before the competition. If it was about a big percentage (like in Armenia 🇦🇲 for example) we could contest the decision, but this is not the case here. And finally, you know what ? It’s just about music 🎵 and fun. In Sweden they don’t choose their winner in my top 3. I like the Mamas but not as much my top 3. I’m not gonna screaming about it. I’m just gonna listen them home and put them on my daily playlist. 😉

[@berniedu7185]

Onur Veselý same answer than Ang Var. 😉

[@MarkitzTR]

I prefer Blind Channel, but this song is actually good, it doesn't deserve that bad comments

[@alanoconnor737]

Still love this two years later. Such a massive shame we never got to see how this could've done for Finland. Personally I think it could've been that years surprise package and finished in the top ten. Great song with innovative staging, we'll never know 😭

[@WeAreTheHeroes434]

The song isn't bad and Aksel does not deserve all this nastiness aimed at him. I was a fan o Cicciolina as well, but this is a good song too and the staging is quite beautiful.

[@weetiji4176]

Agree

[@veraleyser7839]

yep. Erika was better

[@JK-dk7pf]

Exactly

[@lucasgoncalves7774]

@kwstas kwsta I feel like he was a bit nervous tbf. Look at how he is close to the mic, how he has his eyes closed most of the time and how he sings in the same tone in the entire song. I feel like that's what made the performance quite boring. I can easily see this qualifying if he can improve in this aspects.

[@chiasanzes9770]

@@veraleyser7839 Nope.

[@esclloyd8933]

Finland 2019: Look away Finland 2020: Looking back Finland 2021: Looking away and then looking back?

[@sf945]

2022: Don't look

[@user-go2ll6vc2y]

2023: luke

[@lizesc_]

2024: Looking to looking :)

[@juho701]

2026: Are you even looking?

[@samuelbair5069]

2027: look at me

[@kavkarol]

I can't believe why this song is so unterestimated??? It's such a good song and Aksel is such a wonderful singer!!!!!!Well done from Greece!!!!

[@lfamvs5520]

Looking back at 41 wonderful songs we probably aren't going to hear at ESC :,(

[@lfadpfadlfled8375]

60% of comments: cicciolina was better 37% of comments: last year look away and now looking back 3% of comments: this is not that bad

[@daemon816]

Cicciolina was trash. The only thing that matters to me is that it didn't win.

[@tetsuo964]

@@daemon816 high five dude! The best song has won and I'm truly happy with it.

[@daemon816]

@@tetsuo964 agreed :) high five!

[@ramintakri3129]

@@daemon816 i didnt like Cicciolina, too. Not so special as everyone said 🙃 I like this much more :)

[@vastaustili3408]

@@ramintakri3129 same

[@stockenz]

This was one of my fav this year. What an UNDERRATED song... How impressive Aksel is! He has one of the best voices this year. And this staging was elegant and so effective!

[@alisoncarter7819]

My favourite this year - 12 points from the U.K.! ❤️

[@Dubulti]

Рад, что Михаил Круг смог поехать на Евровидение

[@ACEHbKA]

👍👍👍😀😂🤣

[@olgakomar173]

АХАХХАХХААХХАХАХА

[@markusprusus]

Что ж ты, фраер, сдал назад!

[@user-xk7nl6yf4c]

Ха-ха-ха

[@svartov5719]

О Русские есть

[@RobRotterdam121]

Very good song , give him a ticket for 2021 Eurovision Rotterdam 🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@CMinhae]

His voice is so beautiful and touching. This rightfully deserved it's spot in Eurovision.

[@sophie3714]

The song is so lirycl, emotional and nostalgic. It will touch hearts of everybody because this theme is close to each one, all of us have personal stories like that in past. Besides Aksel sings very clear and clean, i understand absolutely each word by ear though i'm Russian

[@adaline825]

From all this year's Scandinavian entries, I think this is the best one. What a voice.

[@thehym8867]

This song talks perfeclty about the moment all Europe is going through. We never know what we have until it's over and we're looking back

[@martimcaldeira497]

12 points from portugal 🇵🇹❤️🇫🇮

[@byronthompson2708]

Let's forget about Cicciolona not winning for a second. It's a beautiful ballad and he has a great voice. I'm happy for him. Onnea, Aksel 🇫🇮👀

[@telperion6598]

I love this song 😍. His soft voice and the lights in the back create a very special atmosphere, which no other song of ESC 2020 has. A lot of people say that the song is boring, because it don't has an exploding refrain. But i think the song don't need that, because that calm and soft atmosphere let you think about the meaning of the song. And the meaning of the song is awesome, because now a lot of people live in this situation. Great job Finland!!! 12 points from Germany 🇩🇪🇫🇮

[@kirsh2036]

Well said! Thanks!

[@verovapaahippi]

🇫🇮

[@Dukiduledoozy]

A rare example of an ESC song tearing me up.

[@pellejakobsson7308]

This is one of the best songs this year! Why does so many people dislike it?

[@dawidekpieron3859]

Im absolutely sure that it was a top 5 material

[@tomasdesmet6670]

you know what would've also been nice if ESC 2021 would've just been ESC 2020 with all the same artists and songs

[@amandabritten6432]

True but then we wouldn't have Barbara and Måneskin...

[@ruby5787]

They did try to get the same artists back. But so many things changed that it turned out not to be possible to get all of them.

[@wearetogether1234]

This the winner of eurovision song contest 2020....this song is incredible that's why it deserve to be the top one this year... Wish u all the best

[@davidw8481]

it would have came last

[@mbser1]

Really great ballad! His vocals are AMAZING! And gosh, those visuals on the led screen..this performance is fantastic..

[@lukavukovic8436]

I don't know why are people hating on this....it's good and i love it! 12 points from Croatia🇭🇷❤🇫🇮

[@mittcffee]

One of the best songs in the Eurovision 2020 going to my playlist Good luck from Russia 🇷🇺❤️🇫🇮

[@librasam73]

Super song, super performer ! Best of luck, Aksel ! Congrats from Azerbaijan ))

[@arm2294]

This song is soo underrated

[@harut93]

Well, I like this song , his voice is so angelic. Good luck Finland 🇫🇮 ❄️

[@marijela3382]

Agreed! 👌

[@user-co1ug3gt3z]

Harut Hovhannisyan Thanks :D

[@hahahha127]

Thanks 🇫🇮

[@hanzoshimada3391]

I think iceland will win doe

[@prosto_anyaa]

Harut Hovhannisyan thx❤️☺️🇫🇮

[@dimibarik946]

I don't know why everybody in comments talk, about it, was underrated. But without any prejudice, I can say it is a really good song and very good vocal skills.

[@voglioamare3510]

12 points from Russia!😻🇷🇺🇫🇮

[@Rekko82]

points: cancelled!

[@treble7seven]

@@Rekko82 now they would be at least ☠️

[@jausephry3080]

Yes, Finland sends a ballad in a year of ballads. BUT: This is actually a good one.

[@kebabgarva]

It's like a ballad, but not quite.... Because it doesn't have bridge/c-section. It's pretty upbeat in the end too

[@temegron6695]

Norway's ballad is many times better than this ballad. It has power, our ballad has no power or any difference to basic ballads.

[@eemelikorteniemi3966]

Still, we should go for what we have a lot of. What we may be good at. Metal.

[@tetsuo964]

@@temegron6695 Norwegian song is utter crap.

[@florenna]

IMO this isn't a ballad but a mid-tempo song.

[@AH-tc1pk]

Tragically, given what is going on in the world right now, the meaning of this song suddenly resonates on a whole new level. The times we’re going through are and will be an eye-opener for so many of us

[@user-nq4cz8cf8u]

Beautiful voice, beautiful song!

[@owencanning327]

He had the saddest, sweetest interview segment on last night's Eurovision show. He seemed very lonely and upset. I hope he's doing ok because it hurt my heart to see someone seem so sad.

[@federicorancati7559]

Probably the best song of Eurovision 2020

[@gramofontaine]

100%

[@user-tx3gk9lp3j]

New favorite

[@rayamcgeer1577]

I have to say, the more I listen to this song, the more a love it. Perfect, Aksel!

[@lbarancz]

His voice is magic....

[@amandabritten6432]

Still sad that this didn't make it to the Eurovision stage

[@piaylitalo3663]

The best of luck now Akseli with the song Hurt in the Umk 2021 Finland final🙏👍💪🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@MattOlsen294]

It’s in my Top 5. It seems underrated. Good luck from Australia 💙

[@MattOlsen294]

Narek ok, hater.

[@vikingateez]

This is a beautiful song. 💫🌟Even if this wasn't your favorite, don't take your frustration out on the winner. The artists are humans and might read these comments. Be kind y'all!

[@jimmyblue3595]

I think the juries will save this song. He's got a very good voice.

[@Vera-hi6yz]

This song gives me some soft late drives vibe, idk why And i am so sorry this masterpiece is not going to be preformed on a big stage where it deserves to be.

[@marc-antoinemc2116]

I really enjoy this song. The message is beautiful, the staging is amazing (please keep it) and vocals are great ! This is a decent proposition.

[@ebbaboman9003]

These lyrics went straight to my heart. Love from Sweden

[@spavamisee]

Music should touch our soul, not make merciless bookmakers of us. Why did we forget about magic? Even a small impact on humans is greater than celebrating a meaningless victory.

[@artynd]

This is just brilliant. Beautiful. Good luck

[@thesneakyrattling8226]

This song is actually great and soulful. 🇫🇮Good luck, Finland🇫🇮

[@wiesenbluemlein4146]

This is a beautiful song with a good message! I love it...good choice, Finland! Love from Germany

[@danielgaratunrusten6558]

Beutiful song, very underrated. His voice is beutiful and I can`t stop listening. Love from the neighbours up north🇳🇴

[@kati6895]

Aksel is an incredible singer and most of all the song fits him perfectly. Waiting for the same shy and cute guy in Rotterdam too! ❤

[@Luc_RBB]

Amazing song Finland hopefully we see you in the final

[@marjo3072]

❤️ 👍

[@PyroSuomi]

We dont see anyone in final 🤧:(

[@user-on3nd3kn9o]

It's a very pure voice. It touches my heart. I wish you be winner this year. From Russia 🇷🇺

[@elidanielgarciamartinez3313]

Even after Eurovision 2020 has been canceled: Basic eurofans that only make less than 2% of the people who actually vote: NOTHISISCRAPWEWANTEDERIKAJUSTICEFORERIKAWAAAWAAA! People outside the eurofans' circle, which make 98% of the people who actually vote: This song is cool, I could vote for it.

[@ekaarchvadze9595]

Such a kind and cute singing guy! Best of luck from Georgia! 💌

[@felixpetajajarvi4469]

Thank you here from finland

[@felixpetajajarvi4469]

Good luck for you too

[@ekaarchvadze9595]

@@felixpetajajarvi4469 💕

[@ttanjakatariina]

I think you're going to get a lot of points from Finland this year! Your entry is actually my favorite so far 🖤

[@cash_eye]

Honestly this song is great when going on a trip to memory lane or driving at night

[@meatsteak2454]

This was my winner at umk and I am very proud if him. I was so happy and surprise d with the traulta that I almost cried. It must feel so bad to have mostly comments that compare you to another artist.

[@je1733]

This performance was amazing. So glad this won!

[@Holgivision]

What Performance? He's just standing Behind the Micro

[@je1733]

@@Holgivision He is singing too, if you didn't notice.

[@Kinga1520]

Nice voice and song! Good luck in Rotterdam Aksel ;)

[@indrek_galetin]

Beautiful song ♥️

[@eschonduras1808]

...But we never know what we have Until it's over and we're looking back... So true... 2019, we want you back 💔

[@SubtoHale]

How about now? If we already missed 2019, then what is this

[@stellarsana4993]

This year be filling with ballads,but this one is *my favourite*

[@phyllisbarr4766]

my favorite of the ballads

[@Blubblib]

U know why? Cuz the Netherlands won with a ballad

[@AlirioAguero2]

Interestingly, I thought that too before checking the numbers. Actually there are *more* uptempos than ballads this year, but the catch is that most ballads are among the best songs in the contest. Finland including. Love this song.

[@escgold9351]

I love the message of this song ( probably the song with the best message this year ). We never what we have until its gone and were looking back .😊❤️

[@ocwill]

His voice gives me chills. Talented!!

[@moniemoon4209]

To be honest, this song is far better than other Eurovision songs. Even though many people don't like ballad, this song can make them love ballad songs.

[@bokyst6842]

I will vote for this song from Croatia 👍

[@marinuspfaff]

I think it will suprise us at Eurovision

[@film4o]

Deserving winner. This was the best performance for me as well. I know its really unpleasant when your favorite didnt win, but please dont be hateful towards him and his song. He won fair and by the rules. Good luck to him and Finland.

[@stijnwoudwijk5384]

This is what you call a masterpiece!

[@jefke69]

Listening to ESC radio constantly this song surprises me more and more...it's a nice song that doesn't bother

[@charmlove6162]

This will do really well with the jury vote. So polished and good.

[@Wiippuu]

I love this song, it's beautiful and I think Aksel really deserves this chance.

[@jedesc6153]

This was my favorite from the very beginning. The staging is amazing too. So glad for Aksel!

[@danielsadapita6840]

You are so talented aksel, do your best!!!!