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.
Katkeruuskerroin
Klamydia Lyrics
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Vahtasin kuin lehmä uutta konttia.
Niin komea on elintaso Vantasilla,
Ja musta ei löydy rasvaa edes röntgenillä.
Suomeks sanottuna vituttaa,
Katkeruuskerrointa nostattaa.
Taas perseeni aukeaa rytisten,
Ja naapuri ajaa uuden mersun pihaan hymyillen.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Tippaakaan utelias ole en.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Muuten vain nurkissa hiippailen.
Mistä se rahansa saa?
Taatusti roinaa kauppaa.
Kuulu pihalta jotain kolinaa,
Mä rynnin heti ulos katsomaan.
Se osti katollensa lautasantennin,
Saatana, ja mä eilen teeveeni kadotin.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Tippaakaan utelias ole en.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Muuten vain nurkissa hiippailen.
Mistä se rahansa saa?
Taatusti roinaa kauppaa.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Tippaakaan utelias ole en.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Muuten vain nurkissa hiippailen.
Mistä se rahansa saa?
Taatusti roinaa kauppaa.
The lyrics to Klamydia's "Katkeruuskerroin" describe the frustration and bitterness of the singer towards their wealthy neighbor. They mention watching their neighbor's luxurious lifestyle with envy, noting that they themselves don't even have enough fat to show up on an x-ray. The frustration builds, leading to outbursts of anger and even physical manifestations, such as their buttocks clenching shut with a resounding noise. The constant presence of their neighbor's wealth and extravagance fuels the singer's resentment, leading them to spy on their neighbor and speculate on how they acquired their wealth.
The chorus of the song features the singer trying to convince themselves that they aren't curious about their neighbor's wealth, despite their constant observation and speculation. They wonder about the source of their neighbor's income, ultimately deciding that it must be from shady dealings rather than honest work.
Line by Line Meaning
Naapurin leveää tonttia,
I was looking over my neighbor's large plot of land,
Vahtasin kuin lehmä uutta konttia.
Watching like a cow checking out a new barn.
Niin komea on elintaso Vantasilla,
Their standard of living in Vantaa is so impressive,
Ja musta ei löydy rasvaa edes röntgenillä.
And even with an X-ray, you wouldn't find any fat on me.
Suomeks sanottuna vituttaa,
In other words, it pisses me off,
Katkeruuskerrointa nostattaa.
It's raising the bitterness factor.
Taas perseeni aukeaa rytisten,
My ass is clenching and unclenching with frustration,
Ja naapuri ajaa uuden mersun pihaan hymyillen.
And my neighbor is pulling into their driveway with a new Mercedes, smiling.
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Voo-o-oo voo-o-o-oo,
Tippaakaan utelias ole en.
I'm not even remotely curious.
Muuten vain nurkissa hiippailen.
I'm just lurking around the corners.
Mistä se rahansa saa?
Where do they get their money?
Taatusti roinaa kauppaa.
They're definitely dealing in some shady business.
Kuulu pihalta jotain kolinaa,
I hear some noise from the yard,
Mä rynnin heti ulos katsomaan.
I rush outside to check it out.
Se osti katollensa lautasantennin,
They bought a satellite dish for their roof,
Saatana, ja mä eilen teeveeni kadotin.
Damn it, and yesterday I lost my TV signal.
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.