She started her career in a band called Steel City at the age of 17 and released her first solo Kun savukkeet on loppuneet in 1986. Her next album,Tuulten viemää was her first major breakthrough. After she has made 8 studio albums (latest Irti, 2010) and four compilation albums (2000, 2006, 2007 and 2010).
Most of her material is composed by her ex-husband Markku Impiö, most of the lyrics being written by Kaija Koo with co-operation of Impiö.
Varpunen jouluaamuna
Kaija Koo Lyrics
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Järven aalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa.
Varpunen pienoinen, syönyt kesäeinehen,
Järven aalto jäätynyt talvi pakkasessa.
Pienen pirtin portailla oli tyttökulta:
Tule, varpu, riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Joulu on, koditon varpuseni onneton,
Tytön luo nyt riemuiten lensi varpukulta:
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta.
Palkita Jumala tahtoo kerran sinua.
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta!
En mä ole, lapseni, varpu tästä maasta,
Olen pieni veljesi, tulin taivahasta.
Siemenen pienoisen, jonka annoit köyhällen,
Pieni sai sun veljesi enkeleitten maasta.
The song "Varpunen jouluaamuna" by Kaija Koo has a beautiful, melancholic and nostalgic tone that captures the essence of the winter season, the beauty of nature, and the importance of generosity and kindness. The lyrics tell the story of a small bird, the sparrow, who is having a tough time surviving in the harsh winter environment. The singer talks about how the snow has covered the flowers in the valley and the lake has frozen over in the winter chill. The sparrow is hungry, having eaten its summer meal, and has nowhere to go. It then flies on to a small girl's porch in search of food. The girl shares her seed with the bird and invites it to stay.
The lyrics of the song convey the message of love, kindness, and compassion to all beings, no matter how small they may be. The small sparrow is welcomed into the warmth of the girl's home and is shown generosity and kindness. The song urges the listeners to reach out and help those in need, especially during the holiday season when many feel alone and vulnerable. The beauty of the wintry landscape is woven into the lyrics, creating a sense of calm and peace that permeates throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lumi on jo peittänyt kukat laaksosessa,
The snow has already covered the flowers in the valley.
Järven aalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa.
The lake's waves have frozen in the winter cold.
Varpunen pienoinen, syönyt kesäeinehen,
A small sparrow, having eaten a summer meal,
Järven aalto jäätynyt talvi pakkasessa.
The lake's waves have frozen in the winter cold.
Pienen pirtin portailla oli tyttökulta:
By the small cabin's steps stood a young girl:
Tule, varpu, riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Come, little sparrow, with joy, and take this seed from me!
Joulu on, koditon varpuseni onneton,
It's Christmas, my homeless sparrow is unhappy,
Tule tänne riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Come here joyfully, and take this seed from me!
Tytön luo nyt riemuiten lensi varpukulta:
The sparrow flew to the girl rejoicing:
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta.
Gratefully I accept the seed from you.
Palkita Jumala tahtoo kerran sinua.
God wants to reward you someday.
En mä ole, lapseni, varpu tästä maasta,
I'm not from this earth, my child, little sparrow,
Olen pieni veljesi, tulin taivahasta.
I'm your little brother, I came from heaven.
Siemenen pienoisen, jonka annoit köyhällen,
The tiny seed you gave to the poor,
Pieni sai sun veljesi enkeleitten maasta.
Was received by your brother from the angels' land.
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.