Kotiteollisuus is a Finnish hard rock/metal band that was formed in 1991 in… Read Full Bio ↴Kotiteollisuus is a Finnish hard rock/metal band that was formed in 1991 in Lappeenranta, Finland. The band released its first demo tape in 1993 under the name "Hullu Ukko Ja Kotiteollisuus". The shortened name and current line-up (Jouni Hynynen, Jari Sinkkonen, Janne Hongisto) was established in 1997 when Aki Virtanen left the band.

Kotiteollisuus is said to combine "furious heavy metal with Finnish sullenness". Subjects frequently touched upon in songs are the current state of the nation, religion and mankind in general. The band members have become known for their outspokenness during interviews and shows. Especially guitarist-vocalist Jouni Hynynen is known for heckling and commenting on the audience during live shows.

Kotiteollisuus is undoubtly one of the most popular metal bands in Finland, having produced one platinum and several gold-selling albums and winning Finnish Emmys in 2003 and 2005 for best metal record (Helvetistä Itään) and best DVD (Neljän Tunnin Urakka) respectively.

Kotiteollisuus released their first compilation-cd, murheen mailla 1996 - 2007, in october 7. On album, there is a new song called ''Valomerkki''.

Kotiteollisuus released a cover album "Sotakoira" in 13.8.2008, and it contains 11 finnish cover songs.

Kotiteollisuus released their newest, self-titled album, in 2.3.2011 containing 12 new songs.

Mania
Kotiteollisuus Lyrics

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Öitä,
päiviä,
hiljaisia hetkiä
ei ole
on vain taakka,
jonka paino
alkaa olla liikaa

Kalmamäen alta kaivan
aurinkoa, kuuta, hiljaisuutta
elämän kehässä
selittämätöntä kiihkoa,
toivoa, halua

Maniamaniamaniamaniamaniamania
maniamaniamaniamaniamaniamania
maniamaniamaniamaniamaniamania
mania

Polkuja,
joita voisin kulkea
on liikaa,
en muista
mistä olen tulossa,
minne menossa

Ja joskus pääni sisällä
naksahtaa jotain, ja minä muistan

rivitaloasunnon,
vaimon, koiran ja lauantai-illat!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kotiteollisuus' song Mania express the feeling of being weighed down by the burden of life and the desire to escape from it. The first verse describes the singer's lack of peace and quiet, with days and nights blending together into an endless cycle of monotony. The burden starts to become too much for them to bear, and they long for something more than what life has given them so far. The second verse describes the singer's desperate attempt to find a way out of their current situation. They dig deep into their memories and search for anything that can bring them solace - sunshine, the moon, and silence. They yearn for something unexplainable, a passion or desire that they cannot name.

The chorus of the song, which consists of the repeated word "mania," represents the singer's increasing mental turmoil as they struggle to escape their present circumstances. They long for clarity and meaning, but instead, they are trapped in a cycle of madness and uncertainty. The final verse describes the singer's search for a path out of their current situation. They are overwhelmed by the many options available to them, and they cannot remember where they came from or where they are going. Their past life - a suburban home, a wife, a dog, and quiet Saturday nights - seems distant and unattainable. The song ends with the same repetition of "mania," emphasizing the singer's entrapment in their current state of mind.

Line by Line Meaning

Öitä,
Nights,

päiviä,
Days,

hiljaisia hetkiä
Quiet moments,

ei ole
There are none,

on vain taakka,
There's only a burden,

jonka paino
Whose weight,

alkaa olla liikaa
Has started to become too much.

Kalmamäen alta kaivan
I dig from under Kalmamäki,

aurinkoa, kuuta, hiljaisuutta
Sun, moon, silent,

elämän kehässä
In the circle of life,

selittämätöntä kiihkoa,
Unexplainable passion,