Her UMK 2020 song “Cicciolina” celebrated a porn star who found power through sexual liberation. And now, five years on, Erika Vikman is once again celebrating sensuality with “Ich komme” — I come. And, judging from the video thumbnail, the song is built on plenty of orgasm and many pairs of legs.

Ahead of the song reveal, the UMK jury framed it as high art. They said: “ICH KOMME feels like a piece of art that takes Erika Vikman to a new level. The song combines traditional Finnish disco with a remarkable composition and lyrics, wrapping it up with the rave aesthetic of electronic music. The song is original and so approachable that the lyrics of the chorus will surely catch you at the first listening. The climax, pun intended, of the song is one of the most exciting in UMK’s history.”

Erika Vikman — “ICH KOMME!”

“People should be loved exactly as they are,” Erika says. “When a person is allowed to be themselves, they are the freest of all and can be happy.”

She hopes to help other people attain that freedom and joy. Through her sensual music, she believes that she offers some sensual healing.

“At regional gigs, there is always at least one person in the audience who I see experiencing a sense of freedom during my gig. In small venues, diversity is not always viewed positively. In that moment, I am an asset to them and they are an asset to me.”

Although Vikman has had a long and successful career for someone her age, there have been plenty of setbacks.

“After the corona period, I got a total burnout and deep depression. The biggest challenge of my life has been the struggle with my own mind.”

So what of her song, “ICH KOMME”?

“In this song, you take control. Everything related to your sexuality is in your own hands. Pleasure should not be taboo.”

 

UMK 2025 will take place on Saturday 8 February, starting at 20:00 CET / 21:00 EET. The show will be held inside Nokia Arena in Tampere. Hosts Sanni and Jasmin Beloued will guide viewers through proceedings.

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#Finland2026
#Finland2026
23 days ago

What a piece of art this is…Everything about this song screams eurovision winner, honestly i would be so surprised if it didn’t landslide in UMK

Efthymios
Efthymios
23 days ago

While I’m not too fond of the utterly overwhelming sexuality of the song, its production is spectacular. The climax is done in a manner of trying to imitate the real thing but in music. It’s excellent. Hopefully it won’t be too revealing on stage so it keeps some of secrecy in the lyrics which make it unique. It’s definitely a yes from me, judging mostly by the music. I dare to say it’s better structured than Cicciolina. However, how will it perform in Eurovision is an entire different story. Puppy has better chances of going to the final than her,… Read more »

Pauly
Pauly
24 days ago

it is a chaotic mess. the song is not catchy and does not stick to your head the way Cicciolina and Cha Cha Cha did. The biggest advantage is Erika’s stage charisma and the possible ‘controversial staging’. I was disappointed.

Retkoceri
Retkoceri
26 days ago

thirst trap

Dane
Dane
26 days ago

it’s a fine song, but a bit overrated in my opinion. not a winner imo

Mollfia
Mollfia
26 days ago

Here’s what YLE thinks about EBU’s new Duty of Care Protocol! Erika trolling the new EBU ‘family friendly’ profile. Power to them both ???

ESC Lover
ESC Lover
26 days ago

Sounds like German porn movie soundtrack!!

Jo.
Jo.
27 days ago

just heard all the songs, she’s winning this…not even in a landslide…it’s a fk DAM BURST!!

BiCHOTA
BiCHOTA
27 days ago

This is definitely getting to #1 on the Finnish charts

Jo.
Jo.
27 days ago

after reading the comments, i was expecting sex all over it, and it’s not even that. sleazy but pretty tamed actually…
a banger still

Tanja Nikola
Tanja Nikola
25 days ago
Reply to  Jo.

Some of the lyrics don’t translate well. What has been translated into ‘fallnin love’ is actually something like give in (or surrender) to the hole (lovi is kind of a long hole, and into the ‘hole’ is written ‘loveen’, so it has nothing to do with love ?. The lyrics are well and truly saucy without saying anything using proper names except buttcheek (grab my buttcheek).

Itchymonkey
Itchymonkey
27 days ago

The visuals will be amazing but the song lacks in places. I can’t see it winning Eurovision but happy to be proved wrong

Poul Riisen
Poul Riisen
27 days ago

It’s definitely one of the most in-your-face, climax-filled, anthemic songs in UMK, probably in ESC, too. It’s a hot mess, but it’s so in-your-face that it grabs you. IT grab me from the first listen.

Unfortunately, I am not confident she will perform it well. Her vocals are not that good to support energetic songs.

But…

the song is anthemic! And I see a lot of staging potential.

And please not cheesy staging like Cicciolina.

Poul Riisen
Poul Riisen
27 days ago
Reply to  Poul Riisen

It’s a song that the only other artist on the planet who would release that would be Lady Gaga. Ich komme.

Bettie
Bettie
27 days ago

After listening a couple of times, I still don’t know, the song doesn’t grab me, I don’t think good staging will change how I feel,. It’s not for me, and that’s it for now.

Bettie
Bettie
27 days ago

At least she is showing herself…The song is okay, but it’s a typical eurovision song and I was hoping for a bit more originality and variety in musical genres. I don’t have a favorite yet.

Adrian Trujillo
Adrian Trujillo
28 days ago

My favorite from UMK this year! I love the liquid gold dripping off everyone and the sexiness Erika conveys to the viewer.

Denis
Denis
28 days ago

It’s sleazy but why is that a bad thing? Is this not what Lady Gaga has been doing and sometimes still does? It is different from being sleazy just for the sake of it. This is actually very word play, clever

Jesse O'Rourke
Jesse O'Rourke
28 days ago

I love it !

Bandido
Bandido
28 days ago

Visually reminds a bit Alien3 or 4 with all that glycerine(honey) never seen before.

Danny McEvoy
Danny McEvoy
28 days ago

It’s like a Hetrosexual Frankie Goes to Hollywood.

ANDREW
ANDREW
28 days ago

Is this Lola Ferrari’s long lost granddaughter? I LOVE IT! Eurovision season has officially begun for me 🙂

Dimma
Dimma
28 days ago

Honestly nothing I was expecting, but if she would have brought a song like “Cicciolina”, would that have been new and exciting rather than reprise of the old song?

Really love this, the stage show shouldn’t be too sexual, so it leaves a hint of mystery on it. Regardless, this is a song that will create a moment!

Milan
Milan
28 days ago

Another Kant… Aren’t some artists able to attract attention to their art in some more creative ways?

Swedish Mouse Mafia
Swedish Mouse Mafia
28 days ago

This is really fun and exciting but is also a proper song unlike Puppy which is just baby talk and shouting. Ich komme for Erika x

Jay
Jay
27 days ago

Sounds like you are cumming

Marinaaa
Marinaaa
28 days ago

As a german this is ultimate cringe

Swedish Mouse Mafia
Swedish Mouse Mafia
28 days ago
Reply to  Marinaaa

As a German you have no right to call other countries acts cringe ?

Caro
Caro
28 days ago
Reply to  Marinaaa

As a German: This is a masterpiece!

Amaan Storm
Amaan Storm
27 days ago
Reply to  Marinaaa

Well, you did have Jendrik represent you so you should know all about cringe pretty well

Milla
Milla
28 days ago

Is Erika going to crawl around in a puddle of oil on stage? It’s possible..

pastaTiger
pastaTiger
28 days ago

Many people say it’s sexual, but “ich komme” can also mean that she is going to meet her friend and eat pizza. I guess the song means “Sorry I am late. But im coming there in 10 minutes”.

Omenapomena
Omenapomena
28 days ago
Reply to  pastaTiger

It could, but once you combine it with the finnish lyrics, it is obvious that this song is not about meeting a friend and I’m coming late. It is really sexual and kind of in your face about it.

pastaTiger
pastaTiger
27 days ago
Reply to  Omenapomena

I am Finnish, and can confirm it’s about meeting a friend. Älä valehtele Viivin blogissa.

pastaTiger
pastaTiger
27 days ago
Reply to  Omenapomena

I am from Finland XD. I know what im talking about, its about meeting friends.

Tanja Nikola
Tanja Nikola
25 days ago
Reply to  pastaTiger

Yes, pizza in bed might also be involved, who knows with this friend Erika has to introduce herself to (I’m Erika, nice to meet you) ?.

Miguel
Miguel
28 days ago

This song is incredible and gets better with every listen. I can envision a grand, epic stage show that would also perform well at Eurovision.

Milan
Milan
28 days ago
Reply to  Miguel

And if she wins, imagine her coming back as a special guest in, say, 2055, to perform her winning song…

Jay
Jay
28 days ago

Vulgar and disgusting

Swedish Mouse Mafia
Swedish Mouse Mafia
28 days ago
Reply to  Jay

You sound like someone who has never climaxed in their life

Jay
Jay
27 days ago

I have but it is still disgusting. Thanks. Confirmed as my last place if it wins

Boozyfloozy69
Boozyfloozy69
28 days ago
Reply to  Jay

Get a life and get out more Saddo

Bettie
Bettie
27 days ago
Reply to  Boozyfloozy69

Iwouldn’t call it vulgar but classy is something else.

Jay
Jay
27 days ago
Reply to  Boozyfloozy69

I am fine as I am. I hate you too

Lauren MIA
Lauren MIA
28 days ago

I like it more than her song from 2020, but that’s not saying much. Pretty sure this is a two horse race between this and Puppy. My choice would be Erika. Now let’s hope the staging will be racy and spicy but not vulgar and cheap.

GojoSatoru
GojoSatoru
28 days ago

Aina or Ich Komme should win.

Paul
Paul
28 days ago

I hope she has bears and fire again!

Poul Riisen
Poul Riisen
27 days ago
Reply to  Paul

Haha, oh no! I really want the video theme on stage. Anything else will ruin it.

Rinjoo
Rinjoo
28 days ago

I love this song, not exactly what was expected maybe, but this feels really unique and i can’t remmeber seeing anything like this in Eurovision in recent years. Most likely not everyone’s cup of tea, but the other option is Puppy, hich surely is even more dividing 😀 At the same time it feels little bit mysterious, bold and also fun in certain parts (1:10 ->), even though the whole song itself is not something that would win Eurovision. But surely this would get to the final. And the ending just gets pure berserking, i could imagine that in Eurovision… Read more »

duxx
duxx
28 days ago

I see lot of mixed feelings in the comments. Personally, i clicked with the song immediately and this is what i expected from Erika. No matter whats gonna happen in UMK we have a bangger and this is gonna be in our play lists for a long time.

Kobe
Kobe
28 days ago

A lot of shouting for nothing.

Swedish Mouse Mafia
Swedish Mouse Mafia
28 days ago
Reply to  Kobe

Why are you talking about Puppy?

Eurovision fan
Eurovision fan
28 days ago
Reply to  Kobe

We are bored of same things every year

Adrian Trujillo
Adrian Trujillo
28 days ago
Reply to  Kobe

You mistake this from the puppy song that’s entirely all yelling. Not this one.

Sisi
Sisi
28 days ago

I really love this one, it’s so bold and infectious and I love the cheesiness of the abrupt ending(poor Erika doesn’t get to…’komme’ because her partner finished a little early XD).

Yes it risks being too racy, but being in Finnish the lyrics will go over the heads of most viewers since the core audience generally just tune into the final. I see Erika doing ok if she doesn’t make the choreo too sleazy(we all saw what happened to Olly Alexander). Besides, if Malta sends Kant we can use that as a distraction XD

Sisi
Sisi
28 days ago
Reply to  Sisi

Correction: cheesiness should be cheekiness lol

BadWoolfGirl
BadWoolfGirl
28 days ago

Well, we now know who’s competing for Norway national final and Finland’s lineup is complete, Iceland will be next with their entrance tomorrow. Will they be the best or the worst out of the three Nordic so far? Tune in and Find out tomorrow!

BadWoolfGirl
BadWoolfGirl
28 days ago
Reply to  BadWoolfGirl

Entrants. Stupid auto dictate.

GojoSatoru
GojoSatoru
28 days ago
Reply to  BadWoolfGirl

This sounds like Total Drama Island commentary.

ANDREW BROWN
ANDREW BROWN
28 days ago

Was it worth the wait….NO. You might as well just enter the push up bra. Lets be honest thats what will get all the attention.

BadWoolfGirl
BadWoolfGirl
28 days ago
Reply to  ANDREW BROWN

I’ll take this over puppy, but I do worry that the over sexuality could work AGAINST them. There’s always a little bit of sexy fan service at Eurovision but this might be too much, and it could backfire with more conservative televoters. Remember how Olly Alexander got zero points from the Televote last year?

ANDREW BROWN
ANDREW BROWN
28 days ago
Reply to  BadWoolfGirl

Agree. But is this a good song regardless of the video? I don’t think it is.

TheSillyPotato
TheSillyPotato
28 days ago

This is EVERYTHING! Erika Vikman definitely didn’t disappoint. This will surely be a memorable moment on the UMK stage, and hopefully the Eurovision stage. I don’t know what the Finnish public thinks of her, but I think it’s between her and Puppy. Can’t wait to see the live performance and hear the public scream “ICH KOMME! ICH KOMME!”

TheSillyPotato
TheSillyPotato
28 days ago
Reply to  TheSillyPotato

Also, what if Malta sends Kant, Finland sends Ich Komme, and they’re drawn in the same semi-final.. I think Europe would blow up!

GojoSatoru
GojoSatoru
28 days ago
Reply to  TheSillyPotato

Kant will get the same result as Loop no matter what semifinal.

BadWoolfGirl
BadWoolfGirl
28 days ago

I don’t know, I can see this get heavily censored if it gets to Eurovision because it’s still a family show. Look what happened to Olly alexander.

LeSerg
LeSerg
28 days ago
Reply to  BadWoolfGirl

Exactly

#Finland2026
#Finland2026
23 days ago
Reply to  BadWoolfGirl

and then look what NOT happened to Spain. kept their staging identical.

Amaan Storm
Amaan Storm
28 days ago

On first listen, I couldn’t understand what I was listening to. The first 20 or so seconds, I was lost. I felt no emotional connection and I started to wonder why UMK had left this reveal till last. Then the chorus kicked in, and the exhilerating retro synths started looping and lilting over the regimented, military chant of “Ich Komme”, and I was immediately transported to a bizarre wonderland where I was weirdly enjoying myself but freaked out at the same time lol. By the end of the first listen, I was left rather mystified as to whether I liked… Read more »

Jonas
Jonas
28 days ago
Reply to  Amaan Storm

That show once recorded a whol Eurovision album, right?

Jonas
Jonas
28 days ago
Reply to  Jonas

whole

Amaan Storm
Amaan Storm
28 days ago
Reply to  Jonas

You know what? I’ve no idea! I was a young teen when it aired, and my dad never let me watch it, although I stayed over at a friend’s a few times and he had a TV in his bedroom so we used to watch it and giggle all the way through it!

Jonas
Jonas
28 days ago
Reply to  Amaan Storm

Yes, google tells me there was indeed a Eurovision-themed Eurotrash television special and album back in 1998. Famous singers covering Eurovision classics… Sinead O Connor, Bananarama, and more. I just found it on YouTube… Katie Boyle hosted it with Antoine DeGaune!

https://youtu.be/KL61Y3vxY4s

Poul Riisen
Poul Riisen
27 days ago
Reply to  Amaan Storm

So well said, in a wonderland both excited and pleased but also freaked out. It’s a bizarre feeling, I can’t think of what was going on in the song makers’ minds when they wrote this song.

It’s so over the top, but also infectious and grandiose, anthemic.

Loller
Loller
28 days ago

If people said the other UMK songs were made for radio, this one is definetly made for Eurovision. I feel like this song shines live. Personally I like Aina, Nightmares and Puppy, but this might rise to the top if the live performance elevates the song like it did with Win95man last year.

Tulilintu
Tulilintu
28 days ago

Tää olis täydellinen, jos tän esittäis Chisu itse

Elizabeth
Elizabeth
28 days ago

Now that we have the full UMK line up my ranking: 1 – Nea River “Nightmares”. It’s a solid dance track and if she delivers live it could be really fantastic 2 – Erika Vikman “Ich Komme”. Sometimes you do just need something exciting and a little sleazy. And we know she will deliver live as a UMK veteran. Love that it isn’t in English 3 – One Morning Left “Puppy”. It’s chaotic and weird, and probably not Finland’s best choice for Eurovision to be entirely honest. But it is fun and has some potential for some really eyecatching staging.… Read more »

Amaan Storm
Amaan Storm
28 days ago
Reply to  Elizabeth

I have the same top 2 in the same order!

Stian F
Stian F
28 days ago

What is this? Is it pop? Is it disco? is it schlager? It is cool, but is it contemporary? It doesn’t feel dated either…very confused. Reminds me of a Lady Gaga song from whenever…so I guess I will call it art-pop!

Do I like it? Well, it wasn’t what I expected..
So I am not really sure yet. “Puppy” made me immediately excited, as puppies usually do – this one needs to grow on me for sure. LoL.

Eurovision fan
Eurovision fan
28 days ago

Ich Komme might not sound as spectacular song in studio version, but it’s gonna look so good and funny on stage in Tampere arena!

Kosey
Kosey
28 days ago

Very celebratory and heady, with instantaneous gratification. Finland does things very well.

Its Puppy, Nightmares and Ich Komme for me.

Ben CG
28 days ago

So ESC fans want Malta to serve Kant and now want Finland to bring the stuff that goes into it. I’d better open up a clinic in Basel, cos y’all need a cold shower and some therapy. Eurovision’s becoming a bit of an orgy on speed lately. I need another country to come in and open the windows.

PhrygesStan
PhrygesStan
28 days ago
Reply to  Ben CG

In serving Charisma Uniqueness Nerve Talent there’s nothing sexually explicit… btw it’s Kant which means singing in Maltese.

PhrygesStan
PhrygesStan
28 days ago
Reply to  Ben CG

Oh I forgot but it will be the “69”th Eurovision Song Contest so Erika’s song would fit perfectly 😉

Amaan Storm
Amaan Storm
28 days ago
Reply to  Ben CG

I’ll stand by with the towels and borrow some baby oil from Diddy

Karl
Karl
28 days ago

This song is amazing. I’m going to mast**bate to it everyday!!!!

Jonas
Jonas
28 days ago
Reply to  Karl

Kudos to you, sir.

PhrygesStan
PhrygesStan
28 days ago
Reply to  Karl

Lol ok! Have fun!

Jonas
Jonas
28 days ago

The ending cuts out very suddenly…. is that on purpose? A volcano erupting, or firework explosions, or something else, would have been more… suggestive.

Sisi
Sisi
28 days ago
Reply to  Jonas

I think this idea is that Erika doesn’t get her…climax because her partner finished early XD

Swedish Mouse Mafia
Swedish Mouse Mafia
28 days ago
Reply to  Jonas

I’m hoping the staging will provide the climax . Maybe a vat of honey will drop from the ceiling and cover her like the movie Carrie

Boozyfloozy69
Boozyfloozy69
28 days ago
Reply to  Jonas

It’s the climax..

Las Slaya
Las Slaya
28 days ago

Really different from what i expected but in a good way. This is ART. More experimental. And THE WINNER!! People who are disappointed don’t get why they feel like it. It’s not different from what expected in a way that it would be bad, NO! It’s just way more artsy and experimental than Cicciolina for example. This is EVERYTHING