The lyrics are characteristic of the melancholy and romanticism prevalent in mid-century Finnish music.

The title translates to "Night once gave oblivion." The lyrics describe a narrator finding peace and "the land of fairy tales" through sleep.

Later versions, such as the 1963 recording, were arranged by Jaakko Salo . Lyrical Themes

The song concludes with the idea that the light of these memories can chase away "dark sorrows" and brighten a "gray evening". Notable Versions

The narrator speaks of longing for a "sweet smile" and "cherry lips," using the night as a vessel to travel back to a time of happiness.

Included on his Vielä Virtaa album (2010). Esko Rahkonen: Released a version in 1989 . Hannu Lehtonen: Featured on various compilation albums .

Beyond Olavi Virta's definitive recordings, the song has been covered by several prominent Finnish artists: