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.
Vaasalaiset on...
Klamydia Lyrics
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Niin tulee varmasti pettymään.
Ei sinne ketään tuu,
Himassa ne vain istuu,
Vaasalaiset on homeperseitä.
On tosi turhaa valittaa,
Jos kukaan ei mitään aikaan saa.
Kattomme itteänne peilistä,
Vaasalaiset on homeperseitä.
Ykköskamat niskaan vaan,
Threepartnaittiin istumaan.
Eikä sitä takapuolta irti penkistä saa,
Ei muuta kuin uutta paukkua hakemaan.
No joo, joo. Istutaan kotona
Ja kattotaan Dallasta,
Vaasalaiset on homeperseitä.
The lyrics of Klamydia's Vaasalaiset on... are scathing criticisms of the town of Vaasa and its people, with the title translating to "The Vaasa Outsiders." The first verse sets the tone, stating that "When Vaasa arranges anything, you're sure to be disappointed. No one comes, they just sit at home. The people of Vaasa are losers." The second verse continues this theme, saying that complaining is pointless if no one is willing to take action, and that the people of Vaasa only have themselves to blame for their shortcomings.
The chorus is where the song really hits its stride, with the lines "Throw on your number one gear, sit on a three-part bench. Your ass won't even come off the seat, so all you can do is go get another beer. Yeah, yeah, just sit at home and watch Dallas. The people of Vaasa are losers." These lines mock the supposed laziness and apathy of the people of Vaasa and suggest that they would rather sit at home and do nothing than try to make a change in their lives.
Overall, Vaasalaiset on... is a biting critique of a specific town and its residents, but also touches on broader themes of complacency and self-imposed limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
Kun Vaasa jotain järjestää,
When something is organized in Vaasa,
Niin tulee varmasti pettymään.
It will surely disappoint.
Ei sinne ketään tuu,
No one comes there,
Himassa ne vain istuu,
They just sit at home,
Vaasalaiset on homeperseitä.
Vaasians are homebodies.
On tosi turhaa valittaa,
It's really pointless to complain,
Jos kukaan ei mitään aikaan saa.
If no one gets anything done.
Vika löytyy kenestä,
The fault lies with someone,
Kattomme itteänne peilistä,
Look at yourself in the mirror,
Vaasalaiset on homeperseitä.
Vaasians are homebodies.
Ykköskamat niskaan vaan,
Just put on your best gear,
Threepartnaittiin istumaan.
Sit down in your three-part set.
Eikä sitä takapuolta irti penkistä saa,
You can't get your butt off the couch,
Ei muuta kuin uutta paukkua hakemaan.
Just go get some more booze.
No joo, joo. Istutaan kotona
Yeah, sure. Let's just stay at home,
Ja kattotaan Dallasta,
And watch Dallas,
Vaasalaiset on homeperseitä.
Vaasians are homebodies.
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.