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.
Herra Morkkis
Klamydia Lyrics
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ja konkurssi uhkaa.
sun pilvilinnoistasi,
tulee pelkkää tuhkaa.
niin sä vedit koomat tosi äkäiset,
nyt havahdut putkasta, mitään muista et.
ei hätää:
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
jälkeen illan eilisen,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
jälkeen illan eilisen,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
ikuinen, lopullinen ystävä
kun ei enää muita jäljellä
eilisilta kun häipyy, katoaa
joku olkapäätäs takuulla koputtaa
tää vanha, tunnoton konkari
kaikkien janoisten sankari!
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
jälkeen illan eilisen,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
jälkeen illan eilisen,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
ei hätää!
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
jälkeen illan eilisen,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
jälkeen illan eilisen,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
The lyrics to Klamydia's song "Herra Morkkis" describe the aftermath of a breakup and potential financial difficulties. The singer's world comes crashing down as his dreams turn to ashes. He ends up in a coma and wakes up without any memory of what happened. However, he is comforted by the thought that "Herra Morkkis" remembers him - the only one who can understand what he went through the night before. "Herra Morkkis" is depicted as an eternal and ultimate friend - the only one left when there is no one else. He is an old and insensitive but experienced drinker who is celebrated as the hero of all thirsty drinkers.
The song is a representation of a common experience seen among adults in Finland - as heavy drinkers, they rely on alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety or heartbreak. The song portrays drink as the ultimate source of comfort for the singer, with Herra Morkkis being the embodiment of all the alcohol consumed the night before. The song displays the importance of friendship and the need for a shoulder to lean on during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
no kun muijas jätti,
When your girlfriend left,
ja konkurssi uhkaa.
And bankruptcy looms.
sun pilvilinnoistasi,
Your castles in the air,
tulee pelkkää tuhkaa.
Become nothing but ash.
niin sä vedit koomat tosi äkäiset,
So you had a really angry blackout,
nyt havahdut putkasta, mitään muista et.
And now you wake up in jail, remembering nothing.
ei hätää:
But don't worry:
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
Mr. Hangover remembers you,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
The only one who knows his stuff
jälkeen illan eilisen,
After last night's party,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
The only one who can make sense of it all.
ikuinen, lopullinen ystävä
The eternal, final friend
kun ei enää muita jäljellä
When there's no one else left
eilisilta kun häipyy, katoaa
As last night fades away and disappears,
joku olkapäätäs takuulla koputtaa
Someone will surely tap you on the shoulder.
tää vanha, tunnoton konkari
This old, numb veteran
kaikkien janoisten sankari!
The hero of all thirsters!
ei hätää!
Don't worry!
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
Mr. Hangover remembers you,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
The only one who knows his stuff
jälkeen illan eilisen,
After last night's party,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
The only one who can make sense of it all.
Herra Morkkis sua muistaa,
Mr. Hangover remembers you,
ainut jolla juttu luistaa
The only one who knows his stuff
jälkeen illan eilisen,
After last night's party,
ainut joka hahmottaa sen
The only one who can make sense of it all.
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.