Name: You Are Mine by Mäkinen
Duration: 3 min 29 s
Description: "Old Love Letters," the latest offering from Makinen, is a poignant journey through the ruins of romance, a sonic exploration of love's quiet decay. This album isn't about fiery breakups or dramatic confrontations; it's about the subtle, creeping erosion of connection, the spaces left behind when passion fades.

Look What You've Done To Me

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I am a healthcare executive completing a dual degree, Master of Public Health / Doctor of Health Sciences, focused on raising awareness about behavioral health, specifically among teens and college students. My dissertation research is focused on raising up the voice of college students beginning with communities of color. I am committed to helping people connect to their purpose in collaboration with mission-aligned leaders. Together we will achieve great things!

Our project is a first step in raising awareness about a national health epidemic. All proceeds are reinvested directly into proactive strategies for improving behavioral health among youth, teens, and young adults in collaboration with community partners.

Our youth, teens, and young adults are reporting the highest levels of loneliness on record according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Our work is going to help change that through simple actions that bring people together for the common good, focused on lifting people up, and creating stronger in person connections.


Beyond (Forgiveness)

“Second Chance” is a poignant, electric piano-driven ballad that delves into the themes of loss, longing, and the desperate plea for a second chance in a relationship that has ended. With its evocative lyrics and heartfelt melody, the song captures the pain of separation and the hope for reconciliation, making it a moving reflection on love's enduring power."

[Verse]
In the silence of the night we fell apart
Words unsaid and empty hearts
Every whispered promise turned to dust
Here I am alone in the dark

[Verse 2]
Every tear is proof we cared too much
No more laughter no gentle touch
I'm left here with shadows of our past
Holding on to moments that didn’t last

[Chorus]
Give me a second chance to make it right
I’ll chase away the shadows of the night
Our love deserves another fight
Don't let us fade into the light

[Break]

[Verse 3]
Your photo in my hand a tear-stained smile
Memories of our times not so mild
I see the love that we both denied
Wishing for us to turn back time

[Bridge]
We were broken but we can mend
Love like ours should never end
Even if it’s hard let's try again
To find our way back my friend

[Outro]
Give me a second chance to make it right
I’ll chase away the shadows of the night
Our love deserves another fight
Don't let us fade into the light

[End]


Second Chance

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(Verse 1)
Late at night, I hear the echoes of your voice
Every word, every laugh, my heart has no choice
You're the dream I never wanna wake up from
Every road I take, it leads me back to us

(Pre-Chorus)
No one else could ever take your place
You’re the light in my darkest days
With every heartbeat, I just know
You’re the one I won’t let go

(Chorus)
Only you, only you
Make my world feel brand new
Every kiss, every touch
Fills me up, it’s never too much
Only you, only you
Turn my skies from gray to blue
No one else, just me and you
It’s always been only you

(Verse 2)
Every time you pull me close, I lose my fears
All the doubts just disappear when you are near
Like a fire that keeps burning through the rain
You're the love I’d choose again and again

(Pre-Chorus)
No one else could ever take your place
You’re the light in my darkest days
With every heartbeat, I just know
You’re the one I won’t let go

(Chorus)
Only you, only you
Make my world feel brand new
Every kiss, every touch
Fills me up, it’s never too much
Only you, only you
Turn my skies from gray to blue
No one else, just me and you
It’s always been only you

(Bridge)
Through the storms and through the years
You're the reason I'm still here
Hand in hand, we'll make it through
My heart beats for only you

(Final Chorus - Emotional Climax)
Only you, only you
Make my world feel brand new
Every kiss, every touch
Fills me up, it’s never too much
Only you, only you
Turn my skies from gray to blue
No one else, just me and you
It’s always been only you

(Outro - Soft and intimate)
It’s always been only you...

Echoes of your voice

Know his name 

[Verse 1] Sweet talk, I see right through You think I don't see what you do Smilin’ like you’re just being cute But I see your moves, don’t get confused Dancin’ close, but you’re out of line
Playin’ nice, but your hips don’t lie
[Pre-Chorus] Go chase another stranger Find another love to wager
[Chorus] Look away, don’t waste your time
What’s in his heart ain’t yours it’s mine
Some lines you just never cross
Move along, girl, cut your loss
Find a love that’s free to claim
This one’s taken—know his name
[Verse 2] I see you staring, don’t play dumb
You want what’s mine? Bitch, you better run
Oh, keep on smiling, test your luck
One more step, I’ll fuck you up
Find your own, ’cause he’s not the one
[Pre-Chorus] Go chase another stranger Find another love to wager
[Chorus] Look away, don’t waste your time
What’s in his heart ain’t yours it’s mine
Some lines you just never cross
Move along, girl, cut your loss
Find a love that’s free to claim
This one’s taken—know his name
[Bridge] I won’t beg, I won’t plead
Ain’t no fight, ’cause he chose me
Step back now, don’t play dumb
Game is over, you lost—be done
[Outro] Go on, girl, don’t test your fate
Ain’t no room for your mistake
Turn around, don’t look this way
He’s with me, that won’t change
Take your shot somewhere new
'Cause this game ain’t meant for you.

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Know his name

Light Up The Night

"Old Love Letters," the latest offering from Makinen, is a poignant journey through the ruins of romance, a sonic exploration of love's quiet decay. This album isn't about fiery breakups or dramatic confrontations; it's about the subtle, creeping erosion of connection, the spaces left behind when passion fades.

Old Love Letters

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You Are Mine

For the longest time I thought it mattered whether people liked me or they didn’t . Whether I could be accepted or not. At this point in my life, I’m living for me and if I’m unliked then that’s ok. I’m an acquired taste but hey, Atleast I like me alright. 💜

Less Than

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A Hundred Hearts

When I See You There

"Old Love Letters," the latest offering from Makinen, is a poignant journey through the ruins of romance, a sonic exploration of love's quiet decay. This album isn't about fiery breakups or dramatic confrontations; it's about the subtle, creeping erosion of connection, the spaces left behind when passion fades.

From the melancholic hum of "Low-Grade Thunder," where the once vibrant spark of a relationship dwindles to a mere echo, to the desolate emptiness of the title track, "Old Love Letters," where cherished promises become meaningless relics, Makinen masterfully captures the bittersweet ache of lost intimacy. "Superficial" cuts through the haze with a sharp, cynical edge, exposing the hollow facade that can replace genuine affection.

Makinen's signature blend of alt-pop creates a soundscape that's both intimate and expansive, allowing the listener to fully immerse themselves in the emotional landscape of the album. "Old Love Letters" is a collection of reflections on love's fragility, a reminder that even the most passionate flames can flicker and fade, leaving behind only the ghost of what once was. This is an album for anyone who has loved, lost, and found themselves sifting through the remnants of a faded connection.

You Are Mine

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