22-Pistepirkko is a Finnish popular music band formed in 1980 at Utajärvi, … Read Full Bio ↴22-Pistepirkko is a Finnish popular music band formed in 1980 at Utajärvi, Finland. The name "22-Pistepirkko" means a 22-spotted ladybug. The three members of the band are Asko Keränen, Hannu Keränen (P.K.) and Esa (Espe) Haverinen. 22-Pistepirkko now produce music in English, though at first their main language was Finnish. Their early albums were inspired by rock and roll and underground icons like Bo Diddley and The Sonics, but they have developed their unique sound by adding other influences to their music. Today they play an unconventional but distinctive mixture of pop, punk, rock and electronica, and achieved this fusion before artists such as Primal Scream or Beck popularized this kind of sound.

Sad Lake City
22-Pistepirkko Lyrics

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Going back to the sad lake city
To pay a visit to the dead and their city
Going back to the sad lake city
It was never meant to be mean city
Going back to the sad lake city
Endless sunday with suicide jimmy
Going back to the sad lake city
Get along with shot-gun sammy

Going back to the sad lake city
See the places ,me and my kitty
Going back to the sad lake city
Gonna roam, gonna roam, gonna roam
Going back to the sad lake city
They took away grandma's telly
Going back to sad lake city
Going back to sad lake city
Going back to the sad lake city
See the places ,me and my kitty

Going back to the sad lake city
It was never meant to be mean city

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sad Lake City" by 22-Pistepirkko present a journey back to a city that is described as sad. This city is the final resting place of the dead, and the singer is going there to visit them. The repeated phrase "going back to the sad lake city" indicates an element of nostalgia or a desire to return to a place that holds emotional significance. However, the lyrics also suggest a sense of melancholy and regret, with mentions of suicide, shot-gun Sammy, and a grandmother's missing television.

Despite the dark imagery, there is a sense of acceptance and even fondness for the city. The line "It was never meant to be mean city" indicates that the sadness is a natural part of the city's character, rather than an intentional cruelty. The singer also mentions "me and my kitty," suggesting a companion and implying that there are still aspects of the city that are enjoyable or comforting. Overall, the lyrics of "Sad Lake City" convey a complex mix of emotions and associations with the past.

Line by Line Meaning

Going back to the sad lake city
Returning to the sorrowful town by the lake

To pay a visit to the dead and their city
To visit the deceased and their resting place

It was never meant to be mean city
The city was never intended to be cruel or unkind

Endless Sunday with suicide Jimmy
A monotonous day with a person referred to as suicide Jimmy

Get along with shot-gun Sammy
To be friendly with someone named shot-gun Sammy

See the places, me and my kitty
To explore the locations with oneself and their pet cat

Gonna roam, gonna roam, gonna roam
Intention to wander aimlessly

They took away grandma's telly
Grandmother's television set was confiscated

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