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.
Tosi miäs
Klamydia Lyrics
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Ihan ajan kulukseen, autossaan runkkailee.
Mutta pilvilinnat romahtaa kun LA-radio alkaa infoomaan,
lähe poika kiitämään kirjastoa ryöstetään.
niin lähti taas tosi miäs,tosi miäs,tosi miäs
tosi miäs, miesten mies
tosi miäs,tosi miäs,tosi miäs
sekatyömies Kimalainen on kiljupöhnässä saanut kohtauksen
piruuttansa hakannut, paraatioven klasin paskaksi.
mutta Mäkelä paikalle ehättää, pampulla noin sata kertaa mätkäyttää
miettii homman (varmaksten?) runttaa kyynelkaasupullon Kimalaisen vasempaan sieraimeen
(kertosäe)
The song "Tosi miäs" by Klamydia talks about two men, Christoffer Mäkelä and Kimalainen, who are seemingly very different from each other. Christoffer Mäkelä is an industrial security guard who passes his time masturbating in his car. However, his boring routine is disrupted when the LA radio station starts giving out news about a nearby library robbery. Mäkelä takes off to chase the thief, proving himself to be a "tosi miäs," or a real man.
On the other hand, Kimalainen, a random laborer, is severely drunk and goes on a rampage, breaking the glass of a store's front door. Mäkelä shows up and beats him with a club, eventually resorting to pepper spraying him after hitting him over a hundred times. Despite glorifying Mäkelä's violent side, the chorus suggests that he is a real man and a man's man, which is the song's central message.
The song seems to be a critique of traditional masculinity, where violence is equated with masculinity. However, it also glorifies Mäkelä's violent actions, which is a slightly contrasting message. Regardless, the song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus add a humorous touch to the otherwise grim subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Teollisuusvartija Christoffer Mäkelä
Security guard Christoffer Mäkelä
Ihan ajan kulukseen, autossaan runkkailee.
Masturbating in his car out of boredom.
Mutta pilvilinnat romahtaa kun LA-radio alkaa infoomaan,
But his illusions come crashing down when he hears the news on LA-radio.
lähe poika kiitämään kirjastoa ryöstetään.
A nearby boy is robbed while rushing to the library.
niin lähti taas tosi miäs,tosi miäs,tosi miäs
So the true man is once again gone,
tosi miäs, miesten mies
the true man, man's man.
sekatyömies Kimalainen on kiljupöhnässä saanut kohtauksen
Handyman Kimalainen has had a seizure from being drunk.
piruuttansa hakannut, paraatioven klasin paskaksi.
For no reason, he smashed the glass door of the parade.
mutta Mäkelä paikalle ehättää, pampulla noin sata kertaa mätkäyttää
But Mäkelä arrives on the scene and beats him with a club about a hundred times.
miettii homman (varmaksten?) runttaa kyynelkaasupullon Kimalaisen vasempaan sieraimeen
He considers the possibility of using tear gas on Kimalainen's left nostril.
tosi miäs,tosi miäs,tosi miäs
The true man, the true man, the true man.
tosi miäs, miesten mies jeee-ee-eee
The true man, man's man, yay-yay-yay.
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.