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.
Viva Sisilia
Klamydia Lyrics
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Kummisetä Luigilla
Suaveeta hiuksissa
viikset ojennuksessa
Sopranos-ilme naamalla
Nälkä oli kauhea
vuokralimusiinissa
tuima autonkuljettaja
Ciangarlo Verfetta
tuo pokerinaama ryhtiä repii kuskinpukillaan
Viva Sisilia!
Mafiakonna Luigi Lasagnette
teitä tahtoo suojella
maksaa tahdotte tai ette
Luigi ottaa omansa
Velipuoli Super Mario Matikainen duunaa kravatin Sisilialaisen
tosta vaan jos maksetaan
näin veljeksillä homma hoidellaan
Kokkelia suonissaan
pyssy povitaskussaan
ja kansa on kauhuissaan
Giovannin spagettibaarissa
Mutta makaroonia
syödä on vaikeeta
kun on pumpulia poskissa
aivan kuin Marlon Brandolla
siinä elokuvassa
Nyt on kyyppariparoille
jotain karmeeta luvassa
Viva Sisilia!
Mafiakonna Luigi Lasagnette... 2x
The lyrics to Klamydia's song "Viva Sisilia" describe a group of characters involved in organized crime in Sicily. The first verse introduces Kummisetä Luigilla, a mafia boss with stylish hair and mustache, and his driver, Ciangarlo Verfetta. They are described as being hungry and ready to ride in a rented limousine. The refrain "Viva Sisilia!" is an exclamation of support for the Sicilian people, but in the context of the song it seems to be a call to arms for the mafia.
The second verse expands on Luigilla's criminal activities, claiming that he will protect those who pay him and take what he wants without hesitation. There is also a reference to Super Mario Matikainen, his partner in crime, who provides him with Sisilian neckties. The final lines describe a scene where the people are afraid in Giovannin's spaghetti bar, perhaps because of the presence of these dangerous characters.
Overall, "Viva Sisilia" seems to be a dark and humorous take on the traditional mafia mythos, with caricatures of characters like The Godfather's Don Corleone and Marlon Brando's character. The song makes no claims to reality, and is perhaps intended as a commentary on popular perceptions of organized crime in Italy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hop!
An exclamation to get the audience's attention, possibly indicating the start of the song or performance.
Kummisetä Luigilla Suaveeta hiuksissa viikset ojennuksessa Sopranos-ilme naamalla
Luigi, the godfather, is dressed to impress with slick hair, groomed mustache and a stern expression akin to the characters from the TV show The Sopranos.
Nälkä oli kauhea ja kyyti oli valmiina vuokralimusiinissa tuima autonkuljettaja Ciangarlo Verfetta tuo pokerinaama ryhtiä repii kuskinpukillaan
Hungry and ready to go, the group is picked up by a hired limousine driven by tough-looking chauffeur Ciangarlo Verfetta, whose stoic expression adds to his imposing presence behind the wheel.
Viva Sisilia!
A chant for Sicily, expressing pride and a call for celebration.
Mafiakonna Luigi Lasagnette teitä tahtoo suojella maksaa tahdotte tai ette Luigi ottaa omansa Velipuoli Super Mario Matikainen duunaa kravatin Sisilialaisen tosta vaan jos maksetaan näin veljeksillä homma hoidellaan
Mafia boss Luigi Lasagnette promises to protect and provide for his people, whether they pay him or not. With his associate Super Mario Matikainen on his side, they will get the job done for their people.
Kokkelia suonissaan pyssy povitaskussaan ja kansa on kauhuissaan Giovannin spagettibaarissa Mutta makaroonia syödä on vaikeeta kun on pumpulia poskissa aivan kuin Marlon Brandolla siinä elokuvassa Nyt on kyyppariparoille jotain karmeeta luvassa
High on drugs with a gun in his pocket, someone is causing terror in the popular restaurant Giovannin's spaghetti bar. People struggle to eat their pasta with cotton balls shoved in their cheeks like Marlon Brando in a movie. Drinking patrons are in for a nasty surprise.
Viva Sisilia!
Repeating the previous chant to reinforce the celebration and pride for Sicily.
Mafiakonna Luigi Lasagnette...
Repeating the boss' name and title to prioritize his prominence and showcase his influence over the people.
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.