J.M.K.E. started back in the 80's as… Read Full Bio ↴J.M.K.E. formed in Estonia in 1986.
J.M.K.E. started back in the 80's as kind of dissidents in Estonia, the former republic of Soviet Union.
They were engaged by Finnish record label Stupido Twins, where they record their debut album Külmale Maale - To The Cold Country (i.e. Siberia) in 1989. This unique mix of innovative hardcore music with untypically strong melodies and meaningful political lyrics even got them into the charts in Finland and Estonia. Maximum Rock'n Roll called them simply "Absolutely excellent".
Their second album Gringode Kultuur and the third project, a CD called Sputniks in Pectopah, which featured punked-up versions of old Russian revolutionary songs, were also released in Central Europe by the German label Cuacha.
Meanwhile, the political situation had changed: the former enemy (Soviet Union) was gone and Estonia was independent again, but J.M.K.E. had not softened. The capitalist society did not prove to be a paradise for the thinking man's punk rocker...
So J.M.K.E. stayed true to its punky roots which are very well present on their fourth album Jäneste Invasioon. Many claimed it to be their best offering since their acclaimed debut. Jäneste Invasioon, full of fierce energy and even spiced with ska-rhythms, also celebrated J.M.K.E`s 10th birthday.
It was followed by the first real J.M.K.E. -collection Totally Estoned, out through our funny friends in Germany, Tug Records...
J.M.K.E got their 5th studio-album, Öhtumaa Viimased Tunnid , The Last Days of Occidentia out in the spring of 2000. The fierce hardcore on the album proved that a punk-band can go on for nearly 15 years without losing it's teeth on the way...
The 6th album Ainult planeet was issued in 2002 and it can hardly be said that they loose any of their energy.
The latest issue up today is the Mälestusi Eesi NSV-st CD which came out in 2006. This album contains re-recorded songs from their early work which were already issued on the "Rumal nali" tape in the 80s. The new CD contains the material in a much more modern style.
The original lineup consisted of
Mati Pors - vocal,
Villu Tamme - guitarr,
Tarvo Hanno Varres - bass,
Venno Vanamölder - drumms
(find more: http://www.stupido.fi/twins/eng/jmke.shtml)
Kajakad
J.M.K.E. Lyrics
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Millega sa tahad oma õnne tagada
See on sinu teha, sind ei saa ma takistada
Siiski oleks lahe, kui sa tahaks taibata
Et kõik, mis sa soovid ja mis sa ette võtad
Upub sinu enda piiratuse sees
Iga uus idee on lihtsalt, nagu näed
Idiootsuse metamorfoos
Eesti mees tahab penssu ja viina ja spermat välja lennutada
Juhti, kes valetab, et varsti saabub õnn
Mis sinust saab, seda keegi ei tea ennustada
Kajakad vaid irvitavad
Kajakad tiirutavad tänavate kohal
Midagi see tähendab, kuid mida, ma ei tea
Õhtu vajub uttu ja on rõngas ümber kuu
Midagi see ennustab ja ilmselt mitte head
Kõik, mis sa soovid ja mis sa ette võtad
Upub sinu enda piiratuse sees
Iga uus idee on lihtsalt, nagu näed
Idiootsuse metamorfoos
Eesti mees tahab penssu ja viina ja spermat välja lennutada
Juhti, kes valetab, et varsti saabub õnn
Mis sinust saab, seda keegi ei tea ennustada
Kajakad vaid irvitavad
Sitapotist startida ja maanduda nirvaanas
Tahame me kõik, meil on sihid silme ees
Kas mina olen erand? Ei, ma pole erand
Ma olen ka vist Eesti mees
Penssu ja viina ja spermat välja lennutada!
Juhti, kes valetab, et varsti saabub õnn!
Mis minust saab, seda keegi ei tea ennustada!
Kajakad vaid irvitavad!
The lyrics of J.M.K.E.'s song "Kajakad" convey a sense of frustration and futility in trying to achieve happiness and success, while being hindered by one's own limitations. The opening lines suggest that the listener is struggling to find their way in life, wondering what they need to do to secure their happiness. The singer acknowledges that they cannot stop the listener from pursuing their goals, but they wish the listener would realize that everything they desire is ultimately limited by their own abilities and mindset. Each new idea, the singer says, is just another manifestation of foolishness.
The chorus seems to comment on the state of Estonian society, suggesting that the average Estonian man merely seeks pleasure through sex and alcohol, and that they are misled by dishonest leaders who promise happiness that never comes. The kajaks, or seagulls, that are mentioned throughout the song might be seen as a symbol of the meaninglessness and chaos of life. The singer seems to be suggesting that though everyone has dreams and aspirations, they are ultimately doomed to fail in their attempts to achieve them, and that the kajaks, with their raucous laughter, are mocking them.
Overall, "Kajakad" is a song that communicates a sense of despair and disillusionment about the human condition, but also seems to be holding out hope for some kind of transcendence or release from the limitations that keep us trapped.
Line by Line Meaning
Mida on sul vaja, mida proovid saavutada,
What do you need, what are you trying to achieve?
Millega sa tahad oma õnne tagada
What do you want to do to ensure your happiness?
See on sinu teha, sind ei saa ma takistada
It's up to you, I can't stop you.
Siiski oleks lahe, kui sa tahaks taibata
However, it would be cool if you would understand
Et kõik, mis sa soovid ja mis sa ette võtad
That everything you want and everything you do
Upub sinu enda piiratuse sees
Is drowned in your own limitations.
Iga uus idee on lihtsalt, nagu näed
Every new idea is just, as you see
Idiootsuse metamorfoos
A metamorphosis of idiocy.
Eesti mees tahab penssu ja viina ja spermat välja lennutada
Estonian man wants to fly out his pension, booze, and sperm.
Juhti, kes valetab, et varsti saabub õnn
A leader who lies that happiness will come soon.
Mis sinust saab, seda keegi ei tea ennustada
No one can predict what will become of you.
Kajakad vaid irvitavad
Seagulls just smirk.
Kajakad tiirutavad tänavate kohal
Seagulls are circling above the streets.
Midagi see tähendab, kuid mida, ma ei tea
It means something, but I don't know what.
Õhtu vajub uttu ja on rõngas ümber kuu
The evening is shrouded in mist and there's a ring around the moon.
Midagi see ennustab ja ilmselt mitte head
It predicts something, and probably not something good.
Sitapotist startida ja maanduda nirvaanas
Take off from a pile of shit and land in Nirvana.
Tahame me kõik, meil on sihid silme ees
We all want to have goals in sight.
Kas mina olen erand? Ei, ma pole erand
Am I an exception? No, I'm not an exception.
Ma olen ka vist Eesti mees
I'm also probably an Estonian man.
Penssu ja viina ja spermat välja lennutada!
Fly out your pension, booze, and sperm!
Juhti, kes valetab, et varsti saabub õnn!
A leader who lies that happiness will come soon!
Mis minust saab, seda keegi ei tea ennustada!
No one can predict what will become of me!
Kajakad vaid irvitavad!
Seagulls just smirk!
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.