Ihmisten edessä (song)

"Ihmisten edessä" (meaning "In Front of People" or "Before People" in Finnish) is a song performed by Laura Voutilainen. It represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, held in Tallinn, Estonia.

The song is a dramatic ballad, dealing with themes of vulnerability, judgment, and authenticity. The lyrics explore the feeling of being exposed and judged when one is "in front of people," and the courage it takes to be true to oneself despite that pressure.

"Ihmisten edessä" was written by Mika Toivanen and Jukka Voutilainen. Laura Voutilainen delivered a powerful and emotive performance of the song at Eurovision.

At Eurovision 2002, the song finished in 20th place with 24 points. While not achieving a high ranking, it remains a well-regarded song within Voutilainen's discography and the Finnish Eurovision community, appreciated for its heartfelt lyrics and Voutilainen's vocal delivery. The song is sung in Finnish.