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.
Joiku
Klamydia Lyrics
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Poro-tokka hähdissään hirnuu, "elä joikaa enää"
Kirnopp-mummo jokeltaa, poika joikunsa lopettaa
Ja harmissaan muniansa krapsuttaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Halti-tunturin juurella lapin poika joikaa
Poro-tokka hähdissään hirnuu, "elä joikaa enää"
Aslak, Aslak unissaan, kirput kiikkuu munissaan
Aamulla kun se heräsi, se kaikki kouraansa keräsi
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Kirnoppi myhäilee, oliskoan jo sen aika
Lempi leimuaa, ruska puskissa loistaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
The lyrics to Klamydia's "Joiku" describe a Lapland boy joiking (a form of traditional Finnish singing) under the Halti-tunturi mountain. However, he is interrupted by a group of reindeer who become disturbed by the sound of his singing. A kirnopp-mummo (old woman) then tells the boy to stop singing, and he becomes frustrated and begins to scratch his testicles. Despite this interruption, the joiku continues to ring out, adding an ethereal and magical quality to the Finnish wilderness.
The song is largely about the power of the natural world and how music can evoke strong emotions in people. The boy's joiku is seen as part of the larger magic of the Lapland wilderness, and the song implies that nature plays a crucial role in shaping Finnish identity. Additionally, the song touches on themes of frustration, rebellion, and pride in one's own cultural heritage.
Line by Line Meaning
Halti-tunturin juurella lapin poika joikaa
A boy from Lapland is singing a traditional joik song at the foot of Halti mountain
Poro-tokka hähdissään hirnuu, 'elä joikaa enää'
The boy's reindeer herd is getting restless and the animals are telling him to stop singing
Kirnopp-mummo jokeltaa, poika joikunsa lopettaa
An old woman named Kirnopp interrupts the boy's joik and he stops singing
Ja harmissaan muniansa krapsuttaa
Feeling frustrated, the boy absentmindedly taps on his egg basket
Joiku raikaa, erämaan taikaa
The joik resonates, capturing the magic of the wilderness
Aslak, Aslak unissaan, kirput kiikkuu munissaan
Aslak, a man, sleeps while his fleas are hopping around in his clothing
Aamulla kun se heräsi, se kaikki kouraansa keräsi
When he wakes up in the morning, he collects all the fleas into his hand
Kirnoppi myhäilee, oliskoan jo sen aika
Kirnoppi smiles, wondering if it's time for something to happen
Lempi leimuaa, ruska puskissa loistaa
Love is in the air, and the autumn foliage shines brightly in the brush
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.