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.
Pommilla Laatokkaan
Klamydia Lyrics
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istuu saunan lauteilla-aa.
Hiki pintaan nousee se uimaan pulahtaa
kanssa uimarinsa kaakeleille rysähtää.
Tältä, liian lihavalta mieheltä uima nautinto
julmasti evätään
Tältä, liian lihavalta mieheltä
Siitä vittuuntuneena se itään lähti,
vodcap päässä, simmarit salkussaan.
Kohti Laatokkaa suunnistaa,
laiturilta pommilla plomahtaa.
Tämä, yliturpea mies innoissaan
pitkin Laatokkaa kroolaa ja hoilottaa.
Tämä, yliturpea mies innoissaan
pitkin Laatokkaa kroolaa ja hoilottaa-aaa.
The lyrics of Klamydia's song "Pommilla Laatokkaan" depict an overweight man enjoying his time in a sauna and then getting disappointed when denied the pleasure of swimming due to his weight. Frustrated and angry, he leaves and heads towards Lake Ladoga, carrying a bottle of vodka and a bag of swimming gear. Once he reaches the lake, he jumps in and swims joyfully, singing and enjoying himself.
The song portrays a sense of body-shaming towards the singer due to his weight, and the unfairness he feels because of it, as he is denied a simple pleasure like swimming. However, his adventure to the lake turns out to be a triumphant moment for him, giving him the chance to embrace his body and find joy in swimming.
Overall, the song's message speaks to the importance of body positivity and self-acceptance, even in a society that can be critical and harsh towards those who don't fit the conventional beauty standards.
Line by Line Meaning
Pääasiassa rasvasta koostuva herra, istuu saunan lauteilla-aa.
A man predominantly made up of fat sits on a sauna bench.
Hiki pintaan nousee se uimaan pulahtaa kanssa uimarinsa kaakeleille rysähtää.
As sweat rises to the surface, he jumps into the water and crashes onto the tiles with his fellow swimmer.
Tältä, liian lihavalta mieheltä uima nautinto julmasti evätään
This man, who is too overweight, is cruelly denied the pleasure of swimming.
Tältä, liian lihavalta mieheltä uima nautinto tosi julmasti evätään.
This man, who is too overweight, is really cruelly denied the pleasure of swimming.
Siitä vittuuntuneena se itään lähti, vodcap päässä, simmarit salkussaan.
Annoyed by this, he heads east with vodka on his mind and his swimming gear in his bag.
Kohti Laatokkaa suunnistaa, laiturilta pommilla plomahtaa.
He heads towards Lake Ladoga, diving into the water from the dock with a bomb.
Tämä, yliturpea mies innoissaan pitkin Laatokkaa kroolaa ja hoilottaa.
This overly fat man excitedly swims and sings along Lake Ladoga.
Tämä, yliturpea mies innoissaan pitkin Laatokkaa kroolaa ja hoilottaa-aaa.
This overly fat man excitedly swims and sings along Lake Ladoga.
Contributed by Taylor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.