Burn Out
Juice Leskinen Lyrics


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Mikään ei maistu yhtään miltään
Mitään ei mieleeni jää
Apua ei saa ystäviltään
Eikä Avusta ystävää

Mikään ei mene millään lailla
Mikään ei liiku mihinkään
Minä voin olla Seuraa vailla
Seura mua kaipaa yhtenään

Täytyisi jaksaa, jaksaa, jaksaa
Täytyisi olla tosissaan
Sääliä haimaa, hoitaa maksa
Olla niin kuin ei oliskaan

Päämäärä, määränpää ja maali
Huominen kauluspaitainen
Parraton nuoriso radikaali
Parrakas liituraitainen

Kiitosta vaan mut mulle riitti
En jaksa olla huolissaan




En jaksa, enkä edes viitti
Rauhoitun keinutuolissain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Juice Leskinen's "Burn Out" depict the feeling of being lost and burned out, without a clear path to move forward. The songwriter describes feeling numb and disconnected from everything around him, unable to find solace in his friends or even in professional help. He then moves on to describe his inability to make progress in any aspect of his life, feeling as if he is being left behind by the younger, more radical generation.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Täytyisi jaksaa", which roughly translates to "I should be able to handle it". The singer of the song is trying to push himself forward and find a way out of his malaise, but he is struggling to find the willpower to do so. He describes the pressure to maintain a certain level of productivity and seriousness, which he contrasts with the carefree lifestyle of the younger generation.


The final verse of the song reveals the singer's resignation to his situation. He has stopped trying to force himself to be productive and instead seeks comfort in old age. The image of him sitting in a rocking chair, disconnected from the world, sums up the feeling of burnout that the song explores.


Overall, "Burn Out" is a powerful portrayal of the mental and emotional struggles that can come with feeling burnt out, and the difficulty of finding a way out of the rut.


Line by Line Meaning

Mikään ei maistu yhtään miltään
Nothing tastes like anything at all, indicating a loss of pleasure in life.


Mitään ei mieleeni jää
Nothing sticks in my mind, demonstrating difficulty with memory and focus.


Apua ei saa ystäviltään
My friends are unable to help, suggesting a sense of social isolation and lack of support.


Eikä Avusta ystävää
Even external help and resources cannot alleviate my burnout.


Mikään ei mene millään lailla
Nothing seems to work as intended, indicating a feeling of frustration and helplessness.


Mikään ei liiku mihinkään
There is a lack of progress or movement, conveying a sense of stagnation and loss of motivation.


Minä voin olla Seuraa vailla
I may be in need of company, highlighting a possible sense of loneliness.


Seura mua kaipaa yhtenään
Despite this, I may struggle to find camaraderie and may feel emotionally disconnected from others.


Täytyisi jaksaa, jaksaa, jaksaa
There is a sense that I should persist, despite feeling disheartened and fatigued.


Täytyisi olla tosissaan
To succeed, I must be serious and dedicated, while likely feeling pressure and stress.


Sääliä haimaa, hoitaa maksa
Even as I push myself, my body may suffer the consequences, with potential physical and mental health issues.


Olla niin kuin ei oliskaan
Despite all of this, it may be necessary to put on a façade of normalcy and carry on.


Päämäärä, määränpää ja maali
There is a focus on achieving goals and ending up at a desired destination, despite obstacles.


Huominen kauluspaitainen
There is a sense of a future that is structured and dressed up, but possibly lacking true fulfillment.


Parraton nuoriso radikaali
Young people without beards, possibly indicating an idealistic, youthful perspective.


Parrakas liituraitainen
Older people with beards and pinstriped suits, possibly representing a more conservative approach to life.


Kiitosta vaan mut mulle riitti
Despite being recognized or thanked, it does not necessarily alleviate my burnout and exhaustion.


En jaksa olla huolissaan
I am too tired to even be concerned or worried about my current state.


En jaksa, enkä edes viitti
I am too exhausted to even bother anymore.


Rauhoitun keinutuolissain
The only relief from burnout may come in the form of resting and relaxing, like in a rocking chair.




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@tonitsi78

Hauska viittaus aikakauslehtien kirjoitteluun Juicesta tuohon aikaan. "apua ei saa ystäviltään, eikä Avusta ystävää"... "pitää vain olla seuraa vailla, Seura mua kaipaa yhtenään"

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