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.
Töihin armeijaan
Klamydia Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Ei se kerinnyt sua ajoissa pelastamaan
Tuli sulle päähän paha happivaurio
Korvies väliin tuli kuolio, jee jee jee
Mee töihin armeijaan
Mee sinne vaan
Mee töihin armeijaan
Mee sinne vaan
Vaikka kuinka pahasti päässäs viiraakaan
Samanlaiset linnut yhdessä lentelee
Heimoveljet, jauhopäät kanssas elelee, jee
Mee töihin armeijaan
Mee sinne vaan
Mee töihin armeijaan
Mee sinne vaan
The lyrics of Klamydia's "Töihin armeijaan" depict a person who, as a child, fell into a neighbor's fishing trap and suffered from a lack of oxygen that led to a necrosis between their ears. The chorus reflects the singer's advice to join the army and find work there. They insist that there is no one there to judge or criticize, and that the individual may even find camaraderie among the people there. In essence, the song presents a somewhat cynical perspective on life, promising that the army may be the safest or most realiable option for some people.
The lyrics' narrative style leaves plenty of room for interpretation, but it seems like the song may be criticizing the lack of financial or cultural opportunities for some people, driving them towards joining the army. Given that Klamydia is a punk rock band that often sings about working-class issues, that interpretation seems plausible. Alternatively, the song could be read as a celebration of the shared hardships that people in the army or other "low-skilled" jobs may face, suggesting that there's a kind of social bonding or common experience that's worth seeking out.
Overall, "Töihin armeijaan" is a bleak song that reflects the harsh realities of working-class life, but it ultimately suggests that there are ways to find companionship and purpose despite those hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
Uit kuulemma pienenä naapurin katiskaan
I heard you fell into the neighbor's trap when you were young
Ei se kerinnyt sua ajoissa pelastamaan
They weren't able to rescue you in time
Tuli sulle päähän paha happivaurio
You suffered from a serious lack of oxygen in your brain
Korvies väliin tuli kuolio, jee jee jee
You got necrosis between your ears, yay yay yay
Mee töihin armeijaan
Go work in the army
Mee sinne vaan
Just go there
Mee sinne vaan, ei kukaan tuu sua haukkumaan
Just go there, no one will come to insult you
Vaikka kuinka pahasti päässäs viiraakaan
Even if you have serious mental issues
Samanlaiset linnut yhdessä lentelee
Birds of a feather fly together
Heimoveljet, jauhopäät kanssas elelee, jee
Brothers in arms, you'll live with the simpletons, yay
Mee töihin armeijaan
Go work in the army
Mee sinne vaan
Just go there
Mee töihin armeijaan
Go work in the army
Mee sinne vaan
Just go there
Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.