"First Day of My Life" remains one of the most recognizable tracks from the Finnish alternative rock band . Released on October 15, 2003, as the third single from their breakthrough fifth studio album, Dead Letters , the song captures a unique blend of melancholy and hope that the band famously dubbed " positive sadness ".
: Lauri has noted that the chorus was partly inspired by a "classic vibe" and even compared its melodic structure to a mix of rock and Abba-style pop. Legacy and Impact the_rasmus_first_day_of_my_life_official_music_...
The official music video, directed by and produced by Volker Steinmetz (Erste Liebe Filmproduktion), is visually striking for its industrial, high-energy backdrop. "First Day of My Life" remains one of
: It features the four band members—Lauri Ylönen (vocals), Pauli Rantasalmi (guitar), Eero Heinonen (bass), and Aki Hakala (drums)—performing in the center of the racetrack. Legacy and Impact The official music video, directed
: The video was filmed at the EuroSpeedway Lausitz circuit in Brandenburg, Germany.
: Lead singer Lauri Ylönen wears striking black contact lenses throughout the video, a signature aesthetic choice for the Dead Letters era.