Their records have sold quite well in Finland, and Klamydia is also somewhat popular in Germany.
Current members are:
* Vesa ”Vesku” Jokinen (vocals)
* Jari ”Jakke”/”Shitsi” Helin (guitar)
* Sami ”Severi” Kohtamäki (bass)
* Riku Purtola (drums)
Their songs have often humorous content and lyrics, but as all punk, also deal with serious societal issues.
Hemoklobiinikadun Liikennevalot
Klamydia Lyrics
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Kylän vanhin Kari Tegelman ihmettelee vaan
Silti on esikoinen Virpi jäi meijeriauton alle
Kun ei ymmärtänyt noiden liikennevalojen päälle
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Valot vaan sekoittaa, Virpikin rampa on ou-jee
Virpikin rampa on, niin on
Tuolla kadulla kummalla on uudet valot hienot
Kylän vanhin Kari Tegelman ihmettelee vaan
Silti on esikoinen Virpi jäi meijeriauton alle
Kun ei ymmärtänyt noiden liikennevalojen päälle
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Valot vaan sekoittaa, Virpikin rampa on ou-jee
Virpikin rampa on, niin on
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Valot vaan sekoittaa, Virpikin rampa on ou-jee
Virpikin rampa on, niin on
The song "Hemoklobiinikadun Liikennevalot" by Klamydia tells a story about a street in a village where new traffic lights were installed, but even the oldest resident of the village, Kari Tegelman, is perplexed by their introduction. The song goes on to describe how the eldest daughter of a family, Virpi, was hit by a dairy truck because she didn't understand how the traffic lights worked. The lyrics then question the purpose of installing the traffic lights and suggest that they only confuse people and cause accidents. The repetition of the line "Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?" (Was it necessary to install those lights there?) emphasizes the frustration and confusion of the community.
The song highlights the often-polarizing debate surrounding urban design and infrastructure in small communities. On one hand, there is a push for modernization and safety improvement, but on the other hand, there is resistance to change and an attachment to tradition. This battle between new and old is also reflected in the generational divide portrayed in the song, with Kari Tegelman representing the older generation and Virpi representing the younger.
Line by Line Meaning
Tuolla kadulla kummalla on uudet valot hienot
On a certain street, new and fancy traffic lights have been installed
Kylän vanhin Kari Tegelman ihmettelee vaan
The eldest resident of the village, Kari Tegelman, is just wondering
Silti on esikoinen Virpi jäi meijeriauton alle
However, the firstborn child Virpi got hit by a dairy truck
Kun ei ymmärtänyt noiden liikennevalojen päälle
Because she didn't understand how those traffic lights work
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Was it really necessary to install those lights there?
Valot vaan sekoittaa, Virpikin rampa on ou-jee
The lights only confuse, and now Virpi is crippled, oh dear
Virpikin rampa on, niin on
Virpi is now crippled, that's how it is
Olikohan aiheellista sinne valoja asentaa?
Was it really necessary to install those lights there?
Valot vaan sekoittaa, Virpikin rampa on ou-jee
The lights only confuse, and now Virpi is crippled, oh dear
Virpikin rampa on, niin on
Virpi is now crippled, that's how it is
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.