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.
Sotaveteraani muistelee
Klamydia Lyrics
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he ovat kylän kovimmat jätkät.
Ennen jengiin kuului myös Zäpä, mutta hän lähti kuulaopistoon
opiskelemaan soolo viulunsoittoa,
minne poika se ??? tuumii kioskilla.
Hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla,
hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla,
hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla.
Nyt vanha Vilho kioskille saapuu, heti tyhjään kaljatölkkiin kaatuu.
Vilho kovin harmissaan on, onhan hän sentään sotaveteraani.
Ja nuoret retkut hälle hupailevat.
"Saatanan kriminaali!" kuuluu nakkikioskilla.
Hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla,
hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla,
hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla,
hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla.
BY: EmU
The song "Sotaveteraani muistelee" by Klamydia portrays the memory of a war veteran living in the village of Kurmuttee. The veteran is shown feeling isolated as he revisits the local hot dog stand where he is met with disrespect from the younger generation. The song highlights the generational gap and lack of respect being shown to those who have served their country.
The lyrics start by introducing Repa and Pärre, who are considered to be the toughest guys in town, smoking cigarettes at the hot dog stand. The singer then mentions Zäpä, who used to be a part of the group, but is nowhere to be seen as he left to study solo violin at a music school. The singer wonders where he has gone and what he's doing now. The chorus repeats the phrase "hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla," emphasizing the leisurely habits of the village people and how they relish in eating hot dogs by the bridge.
As the song progresses, we meet a character called Vilho, who is also a war veteran. Vilho drinks alone at the hot dog stand and is upset that the younger people around him do not give him the respect he deserves. The song implies that, in a world where more attention is paid to youth culture, those who fought for their country are often forgotten or looked down upon.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sotaveteraani muistelee" highlight the valuable contribution of those who have served their country and how they often go unrecognized or disrespected by society.
Line by Line Meaning
Nakkikioskilla Repa ja Pärre tupakoivat, he ovat kylän kovimmat jätkät.
Repa and Pärre, the toughest guys in the village, are smoking at the hot dog stand.
Ennen jengiin kuului myös Zäpä, mutta hän lähti kuulaopistoon opiskelemaan soolo viulunsoittoa, minne poika se ??? tuumii kioskilla.
Zäpä used to be part of the crew, but he left for bullet school to study solo violin playing, and now the guys wonder where he is.
Hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla, hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla, hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla, hodari maistuu illalla Kurmutteen kylän sillalla.
Hot dogs taste good in the evening on the Kurmutta village bridge, repeated for emphasis.
Nyt vanha Vilho kioskille saapuu, heti tyhjään kaljatölkkiin kaatuu. Vilho kovin harmissaan on, onhan hän sentään sotaveteraani. Ja nuoret retkut hälle hupailevat. "Saatanan kriminaali!" kuuluu nakkikioskilla.
Now old Vilho arrives at the stand and immediately pours his empty beer can. Vilho is very upset, being a war veteran after all, and the young punks are teasing him. "Damn criminal!" is heard at the hot dog stand.
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.