"" (; ) is a song by Finnish violinist Linda Lampenius and Finnish singer-songwriter Pete Parkkonen. The song was composed by Lampenius and Parkkonen, together with , Lauri Halavaara, and , and was released on 16 January 2026 through Universal Music Oy and . It will represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after winning the Finnish national final Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2026.
Upon its release, "" received generally positive reviews from music critics and fellow artists, who praised Parkkonen's vocal performance, the violin arrangements, and the song's suitability for the Eurovision Song Contest. However, the track also drew some criticism for its lyrical themes and the perceived lack of a strong melodic hook.
"" became a commercial success in Finland, peaking at number one on the Official Finnish Singles Chart.
"" was written by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, with , Lauri Halavaara, and . The song was also produced by Riihimäki and Halavaara. It is described as a "pop behemoth" with elements of rock, classical, and dance, composed with a tempo of 146 beats per minute.
The collaboration between the two artists started when Riihimäki contacted Parkkonen during a break in one of his performances. At the time, Lampenius was already in the studio developing the song's structure alongside Riihimäki, Lähteenmäki, and Halavaara. The production team had been evaluating potential collaborators for the track before finalizing the partnership with Parkkonen.
Thematically, the song explores the idea of a "fiery yet frozen" relationship. Lampenius described the lyrics as being about a person who is "burning hot but suddenly turns ice cold". Parkkonen further added that the song represents a dialogue between two perspectives: the one trying to get close and the one who does not dare let go. This duality is reflected in the instrumentation, where the violin and vocals are intended to "speak" to one another.
The song was officially released as a single on 16 January 2026 through Universal Music Oy and . The music video, directed by Vertti Virkajärvi, was simultaneously released on and the official YouTube channel of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu. Within its first week of release, the video surpassed one million views on YouTube, making it the fastest-growing video in the history of Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu.
To promote "" before the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Lampenius and Parkkonen announced their intent to participate in various Eurovision pre-parties. They will participate at Eurovision in Concert 2026 to be held at AFAS Live Arena in Amsterdam on 11 April 2026. They will also perform at the London Eurovision Party 2026 to be held at Here at Outernet on 19 April 2026.
"" was met with generally positive reviews from Finnish music critics and personalities. Juuso Määttänen of Helsingin Sanomat characterized the song as "safe erotic pop", praising Parkkonen's vocals and Lampenius' violin melodies while noting that its progression toward an "explosive climax" was reminiscent of previous Eurovision entries, specifically JJ's "Wasted Love" and Erika Vikman's "Ich komme". Writing for Ilta-Sanomat, Iiro Myllymäki gave the song a generally positive review, praising the chemistry between Parkkonen and Lampenius, and considered the entry having the best chance of success at Eurovision, despite offering a minor criticism regarding the song's "weak hook" and the lack of connection between the title and the chorus. He also called the entry "so Eurovision that it is almost a parody", though he noted that in the context of the contest, "too much is rarely enough". In a review for the magazine Seiska, Toni Keränen described the track as "strong" with a compelling dramatic pulse. While he suggested the song might be "better without the solo violin" due to a personal preference for orchestral arrangements, he acknowledged Lampenius as an "impressive" and "must-have" part of the entry. He concluded that the song would "certainly be a success" if it reached the final.
The song has also been received positively by Finnish artists, including UMK winners Erika Vikman and Krista Siegfrids, former UMK participants Sara Siipola, Bess, and of Portion Boys, and Finnish personalities, including Maria Veitola and , among others. Lead vocalist Tomi Putaansuu of the Eurovision 2006 winning band Lordi also provided a generally positive assessment of the song, describing it as "quite good" with a "cool vibe", but he noted difficulty in identifying a definitive "hook". While he admitted the arrangement was somewhat confusing to him, to which he attributed to his own preference for simpler heavy metal, he concluded that the entry "looks and sounds good" overall.
On the radio show Herman & Toivonen: Very Important Content, musicians Mitja Toivonen and Olli Herman gave the song a polarising review, despite giving it a rating of 7.5 and 8.5, respectively. Toivonen praised its potential for a "grandiose" stage performance, while Herman specifically commended Lampenius's violin performance and Parkkonen's vocal ability. However, the latter heavily criticised the song's lyrical content, describing it as "toxic" and "repulsive". Using a metaphor based on Snow White, he compared the narrative to a protagonist knowingly consuming a poisoned apple and returning for more, which he argued portrayed a highly unhealthy relationship.
Hanna Fahl from the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter identified the song as one of the "standouts" of the 2026 contest, describing it as a "strangely schlager-nostalgic kitsch party" and comparing its elaborate drama to the parody songs from the film '. She characterised the performance as an "archaic saga about fire, heroes and love", and noted that the "fiery retro duet" between Lampenius and Parkkonen was "exactly what the contest needed". Swedish journalist praised the entry for meeting the "three criteria" he deemed essential for Eurovision success: a good song, a strong vocal delivery, and an amazing stage performance. He praised ParkkonenâÂÂs vocals and complimented Lampenius's "strong presence" on stage, likening her to an Amazon.
2026 was the national final format organised by Yle to select the Finnish representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. The competition saw seven entries competing in a final on 28 February 2026. Results during the final were determined based on votes from the public and an international jury, with the final result being 75% of the public vote and 25% of the jury vote. Lampenius and Parkkonen were officially announced to compete in 2026 on 14 January 2026, with their song released the following day. "" was drawn to perform seventh at the final, and won the contest with 570 points, scoring 492 points from public vote and 78 points from the jury vote.
For its UMK performance, the creative team were composed of Ari Levelä, Reija Wäre, Juha-Matti Valtonen, Sergio Jaén, and Matti Myllyaho. The staging featured a dilapidated orchestra stand with chairs and benches both upright and upside down. Lampenius stood on a chair at the beginning of the performance, and Parkkonen was at the front of the stage. The performance also featured flames and other pyrotechnics. Lampenius and Parkkonen remained apart for the most part during the performance which reflects the themes of the song, with them being separated by a burning confessional. The performance ends with Lampenius and Parkkonen meeting in front of the chairs, with the chairs rising into the air.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, and will consist of two semi-finals to be held on the respective dates of 12 and 14 May and the final on 16 May 2026. During the allocation draw held on 12 January 2026, Finland was drawn to compete in the first semi-final, performing in the first half of the show.