Frederik (real name Ilkka Juhani Sysimetsä, born February 2, 1945) is a Fin… Read Full Bio ↴Frederik (real name Ilkka Juhani Sysimetsä, born February 2, 1945) is a Finnish singer.

Frederik became a household name in Finnish musicscene in the 1960's. Since then he has scored several hits in Finland every decade. Frederik has recorded over 300 songs and released over 20 albums. Many of them have sold gold in Finland.
Frederik is an unique character in the Finnish music scene. In the 1970's he often posed as a machoman, the "Tom Jones of Finland".
In this decade he hasn't got big hits anymore, but he records new songs constantly. Many of them are covers like Kumimies (Dragostea din tei) or Seksipommi (Sexbomb). His previous hits are also mostly covers - three big hits are from repertoire of German Dschinghis Khan group. He has also made cover songs of Village People and so on.
One of the biggest hits is anyway Titanic from the Finnish National Final for Eurovision Song Contest 1981.
Frederik keeps his own style even though the world changes around. There are discorhythms and schlager melodies, and young people is partying in his gigs - even though the man himself celebrated his 60th birthday.

http://www.frederik.fi

Markkinarako
Frederik Lyrics

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(takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa)
(takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa)

mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
lamasta pakoa ja hellyydenjakoa
mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
hei hei ja lempi voiton vei

horoskooppis veenus on hani
enää kiinnosta ei mua mani
sinä olet kamasutrani
meitä rakkautemme kemia vie luontoon
hymys korkeinta on valuuttaa
silmäs väriltään kun shamppanja
kainaloosi tahdon nukahtaa
meidän lemmentase asesodat voittaa

kuuman vinkin saan
ja pörssikurssi kääntyy mulla
nousemaa-aan
santsaan rakkauteen
osakkeesi luota en vaan villiin naiseen
mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
lamasta pakoa ja hellyydenjakoa
mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
hei hei ja lempi voiton vei

suukonkierrätys on muotia
silmäpelis ilmaistuontia
sinä pidät rakkauspuotia
olen sinun uskollisin luottokorttis
hymyn himon päässä tavaraa
meillä toisiimme hei, on varaa
meitsi haukkaa palan pakaraa
se on paras egostaran muonapankki

kuuman vinkin saan
ja pörssikurssi kääntyy mulla
nousemaa-aan
santsaan rakkauteen
osakkeesi luota en vaan villiin naiseen
mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
lamasta pakoa ja hellyydenjakoa
mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
hei hei ja lempi voiton vei

(takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa)
(takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa)
(takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa)
(takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa)

kuuman vinkin saan
ja pörssikurssi kääntyy mulla
nousemaa-aan
santsaan rakkauteen

osakkeesi luota en vaan villiin naiseen
(villiin naiseen)

Overall Meaning

The song “Markkinarakoa” by Frederik is a playful take on love and relationships, likening them to a market economy or stock market. The chorus repeatedly chants “takoa, takoa, markkinarakoa”, which roughly translates to “pounding, pounding, market hole”, conjuring up images of striking a deal or hammering a bargain. The lyrics then proceed to use financial jargon and metaphors to describe the ups and downs of a romantic relationship, with references to horoscopes, stocks, and credit cards.

One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is expressing his desire to invest in his partner and their relationship, willing to put in the effort to “pound” their way to success. He feels that their chemistry is a commodity that is valuable and has the potential to grow, despite any setbacks or market fluctuations. The song celebrates the joys of being in love and the pleasures of being with someone who understands and supports you.

Overall, “Markkinarakoa” is a fun and lighthearted song that uses clever wordplay to convey a message of love and commitment. It highlights the similarities between the worlds of finance and romance, acknowledging that both can be unpredictable and require a certain amount of risk-taking to succeed.

Line by Line Meaning

mä tahdon takoa sun markkinarakoa
I want to forge your market opening, meaning I want to help you achieve success in business.

lamasta pakoa ja hellyydenjakoa
Escape from recession and distribute love, meaning I want to help you through tough times and share love with you.

hei hei ja lempi voiton vei
Goodbye and love won, meaning our love conquered all.

horoskooppis veenus on hani
Venus in my horoscope is good, meaning I believe in astrology and that our love is fated.

enää kiinnosta ei mua mani
I'm not interested in money anymore, meaning love is more important to me than material wealth.

sinä olet kamasutrani
You are my Kamasutra, meaning you are my source of sexual pleasure and fulfillment.

meitä rakkautemme kemia vie luontoon
Our love chemistry takes us into nature, meaning our love is spontaneous and exciting.

hymys korkeinta on valuuttaa
Smiles are the highest currency, meaning happiness is more important than money.

silmäs väriltään kun shamppanja
Your eyes are like champagne, meaning your eyes are sparkling and beautiful like champagne.

kainaloosi tahdon nukahtaa
I want to fall asleep in your arms, meaning I feel safe and loved in your embrace.

meidän lemmentase asesodat voittaa
Our love level conquers wars, meaning our love can overcome any obstacle.

kuuman vinkin saan ja pörssikurssi kääntyy mulla nousemaa-aan
I get a hot tip and my stock market shares rise, meaning I have a successful career in finance.

santsaan rakkauteen
I invest in love, meaning I prioritize love over everything else.

osakkeesi luota en vaan villiin naiseen
I don't invest in your stocks, only in wild women, meaning I'm not interested in your business ventures and prefer a free-spirited woman.

suukonkierrätys on muotia
Kiss recycling is fashionable, meaning our love is sustainable and enduring.

silmäpelis ilmaistuontia
Eye games are importation, meaning we communicate through subtle gestures and eye contact.

sinä pidät rakkauspuotia
You own a love shop, meaning you are a purveyor of love and affection.

olen sinun uskollisin luottokorttis
I am your most loyal credit card, meaning I will always support you financially and emotionally.

hymyn himon päässä tavaraa
The desire for a smile is the ultimate goal, meaning happiness is the most valuable thing to me.

meillä toisiimme hei, on varaa
We can afford each other's love, meaning our love is not limited by financial status.

meitsi haukkaa palan pakaraa
I take a bite of your buttock, meaning I love your body and want to express it physically.

se on paras egostaran muonapankki
It's the best ego star's food bank, meaning our love satisfies our emotional needs and egos.

(villiin naiseen)
(to a wild woman)

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