Current lineup is:
Jarmo Koponen - vocals, keyboards
Jussi Musikka - guitar, vocals
Jouni Vento - bass, vocals
Olli-Matti Wahlström - drums
The original lineup was:
Jarmo Koponen
Hannu Lajunen
Petteri Kukkonen
Other former members:
Jouni Hukka - drums
Janne Hurskainen - drums
Jukka Hyrkäs - guitar
Anssi Rosenius - drums
Some current and former members of Kumikameli also play in Eläkeläiset.
Their music has influences from many different genres, from hardcore to pop. Their lyrics are humorous and often tell about strange and dark subjects.
Discography:
Studio albums:
Kumikameli (1988)
Nahkasuiden paluu (1989)
Marsin sankarit (1991)
Kourallinen kääpiöitä (1992)
Ufojen lunnaat (1993)
Saturnuksen vararengas (1994) -released only in mp3 -format in their website-
Senssit (1997)
La Serenada (1999)
Avara luonto (2000)
Oparin aarteet (2002)
Kinahmo (2004)
Simsalabim (2006)
Voima ja kunnia (2010)
Compilations:
Parhautta (1996)
Sulaa kultaa 1996-2008 (2008)
Singles:
Kuminen mies / Paperikapteeni / Halki erämaan (1988)
Horjuva holtiton matkustaja / Isän kädestä (1988)
Laulava kinkku (1988)
Vihonviimeinen lehmipoikalaulu / Keskonen räp (1989)
Pieni puinen poika / Psykopaatti / Kojoottilaulu / Mammuttilaulu (1989)
Joppe Karhunen / Särkyvää (1990)
Valitut palat / Ahmatti ja taskulaskin (1990)
Voima / Hei hei hei (1992)
Kääpiöitä / Silmäkovana (1993)
Huipputähtien ykköshitit (1999) split with Eläkeläiset
Kiitokset humpasta / Oparin aarteet (2002) split with Eläkeläiset
Ep's:
Voitto (1994)
www.kumikameli.com
Adios
Kumikameli Lyrics
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naulakko heti oikealla näyttää jotenkin alastomalta
tyhjääkin, tyhjempää - hiljaista, ja hämärää
adios kusipää, me ei nähdä enää ikinä
lappu ruttuinen pöydällä, en ehtinyt edes selitellä
nukka vihreä leivän peittää matto ruskea tiskialtaassa
tulpanreikään piiloon pujahtaa
tyhjääkin, tyhjempää - hiljaista, ja hämärää
The lyrics to Kumikameli's song Adios describe a situation where the singer is leaving a place. The opening line talks about an old pile of advertisements stopping them in their tracks, giving the impression that this place has been neglected and forgotten for some time. As they enter the space, they notice a coat rack on the right-hand side that somehow looks vulnerable, as if it's been stripped of everything it once held. The atmosphere is desolate and eerie with emptiness, quietness, and dimness that add to an unpleasant feeling.
The chorus features the words "adios kusipää, me ei nähdä enää ikinä" which translated to "goodbye asshole, we'll never see each other again", which seems to be a goodbye message to someone who has caused them hurt or displeasure. The last lines of the song describe some random details like a green lint covering the bread, a brown mat in the sink, and a silver-gray sugar bug that sneaks into a tulip hole. The sense of emptiness and abandonment continues.
Overall, the song talks about leaving a place that has been a source of unpleasant experiences, and the singer seems to be relieved to leave it behind. The setting described in the lyrics is stark and unforgiving, giving a sense of loneliness and detachment.
Line by Line Meaning
mainoskasa viikkoja vanha pysäyttää jo kynnyksellä
An old pile of advertisements is stopping you at the threshold for weeks.
naulakko heti oikealla näyttää jotenkin alastomalta
The coat rack on the right looks somehow stripped.
tyhjääkin, tyhjempää - hiljaista, ja hämärää
Emptiness, more emptiness - silent and dim.
adios kusipää, me ei nähdä enää ikinä
Goodbye, you *sshole, we will never see you again.
lappu ruttuinen pöydällä, en ehtinyt edes selitellä
A crumpled note on the table, I didn't even have time to explain.
nukka vihreä leivän peittää matto ruskea tiskialtaassa
Green fluff covers the bread, brown carpet in the sink.
sokeritoukka hopean harmaa
A silver-grey sugar beetle.
tulpanreikään piiloon pujahtaa
Sneaking into the tulip hole to hide.
tyhjääkin, tyhjempää - hiljaista, ja hämärää
Emptiness, more emptiness - silent and dim.
Contributed by Connor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.