The band consisted of Gösta Sundqvist, Risto Paananen, Juha Karastie and Niklas Nylund. Sundqvist was the leader of the band, he composed and wrote all the band's songs as well as being the vocalist. Sundqvist was also an interesting character, he rarely gave interviews or appeared on television, although he hosted a radio program for YLE, the Finnish national broadcasting company.
The band's music relied heavily on Sundqvist's tragicomedic lyrics and catchy choruses. The best example of the band's style is the song "Teuvo, maanteiden kuningas" ("Teuvo, the king of the highways"). The song tells the story of a reckless driver dreaming about being a rally driver. Other famous songs include "Rin Tin Tin", a bitter-sweet reminiscence of a long lost romance, "Unelmia ja toimistohommia" ("Dreams and office work"), "Pohjois-Karjala" ("North Karelia") and "Itkisitkö onnesta" ("Would you cry of happiness"). Many people rate Sundqvist's lyrics the best pop lyrics in Finland, and even a tv-play based on the characters of his songs was produced and broadcasted in Finnish TV.
The band was extremely popular, and many of their songs are sung by Finns in karaoke bars. Leevi was also famous for never performing live. On August 15, 2003, Sundqvist passed away at the age of 46, and the band decided to call it a day.
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Leevi and the Leavings Lyrics
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Minun tyttöni on tehnyt pahaa itselleen
Enkä anteeksi anna, enkä ymmärtää voi
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, hän on kuollut pois
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
Ne mulle kertovat siitä kuinka joudutaan helvettiin
Hän on viiltänyt syviä haavoja ranteisiin
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, hän on kuollut pois
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
Se on vuotanut kuiviin ja hukkunut ammeeseen
Enkä vieläkään oikein uskoa voi
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, ja nukkunut pois
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
Minun beibini on tehnyt pahaa itselleen
Enkä vieläkään oikein uskoa voi
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, ja nukkunut pois
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
Minun beibini on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
The song "Rock on, Rudy" by Finnish group Leevi and the Leavings is a deeply saddening yet powerful exploration of grief and loss. The song's lyrics tell the story of a father mourning the loss of his daughter, who has taken her own life. He is unable to forgive or understand the reasons behind her death, and his pain and confusion are evident in the repetition of the lines "Minun tyttöni on kuollut, hän on kuollut pois" ("My daughter is dead, she is gone"). The father reflects on the details surrounding his daughter's death, which have been communicated to him by others, and tries to come to terms with the reality of her absence.
The song deals with a sensitive and difficult topic, and the lyrics are delivered with a somber and mournful tone that echoes the weight of the father's emotions. Through the lyrics and a slow and melancholic melody, Leevi and the Leavings offer a poignant depiction of the pain and grief caused by suicide.
Line by Line Meaning
Minun tyttöni on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
My daughter has gone alone to heaven
Minun tyttöni on tehnyt pahaa itselleen
My daughter has hurt herself
Enkä anteeksi anna, enkä ymmärtää voi
And I cannot forgive or understand
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, hän on kuollut pois
My daughter has died, she is gone
Ne mulle kertovat siitä kuinka joudutaan helvettiin
They tell me about going to hell
Hän on viiltänyt syviä haavoja ranteisiin
She has cut deep wounds on her wrists
Enkä vieläkään oikein uskoa voi
And I still cannot really believe
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, hän on kuollut pois
My daughter has died, she is gone
Se on vuotanut kuiviin ja hukkunut ammeeseen
She has bled out and drowned in the bathtub
Minun tyttöni on kuollut, ja nukkunut pois
My daughter has died, and she has slept away
Minun beibini on tehnyt pahaa itselleen
My baby has hurt herself
Minun beibini on lähtenyt yksin taivaaseen
My baby has gone alone to heaven
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@kimmoviitamaki6310
Tää on niin paras Leevin viisu. Legenda
@tittaauvinen7360
Ei tunnetuin, mutta yksi parhaimmista
@domzzzzz
@SignInGrazy Onhan tuo hänen äänensä selkeesti.
@SignInGrazy
Hieno piisi,hienot sanat ! Mut laulaako Jöde ?
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Gösta laulaa, kyllä.