Originally created as a label under which another Finnish band, the Sleepy Sleepers, could release their English songs and concert extravaganzas, the joke acquired a life on its own. Since its foundation in the late 1980s, the group has appeared in three films by Aki Kaurismäki (Leningrad Cowboys Go America, Leningrad Cowboys Meet Moses and Total Balalaika Show) and also enjoys some success worldwide.
Currently, the band has eleven Cowboys and two Leningrad Ladies. The songs, always somewhat influenced by polka and progressive rock, have themes such as vodka, tractors, rockets and Genghis Khan, not to mention folkloric Russian songs, rock and roll ballads and covers from bands as diverse as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd, all with lots of humour.
The sight of thousands of people singing along 30 years later to yellow submarine listen and decide.
No Sense At All
Leningrad Cowboys Lyrics
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She was so young, sexy shady
She didn't wear no undearwear
Guy will make crazy, but she didn't care
Some pick their girls from the Kindergarden
Others do it from the graveyard
Does this whole live make any sense?
More I'm thinking, more I loose my brain
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
From the Kindergarden, I found my sweet lady
She was so young, sexy shady
She didn't wear no undearwear
Guy will make crazy, but she didn't care
Some pick their girls from the Kindergarden
Others do it from the graveyard
Does this whole live make any sense?
More I'm thinking, more I loose my brain
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
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Does it make sense at all?
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Does it make sense at all?
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Does it make sense at all?
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The lyrics to Leningrad Cowboys's song No Sense At All are a commentary on the absurdity of life and the choices people make. The singer in the song recalls finding his "sweet lady" in kindergarten, a woman who was "so young, sexy shady" and didn't wear underwear. Despite the societal taboo and potential consequences, she didn't care about what others thought. The second verse continues with the idea of unconventional choices, stating that some people "pick their girls from the Kindergarden, others do it from the graveyard." The singer questions if life itself makes any sense, and the more he thinks about it, the more he feels like he's losing his mind.
The repetition of the question "Does it make sense at all?" throughout the song emphasizes the confusion and frustration of the singer. The lyrics showcase a nihilistic perspective that highlights the randomness and pointlessness of life. While the lyrics may come across as shocking and controversial, it is important to note that they are meant to be satirical and comedic in nature.
Line by Line Meaning
From the Kindergarden, I found my sweet lady
I met my significant other when we were both very young
She was so young, sexy shady
She was attractive despite being so young
She didn't wear no undearwear
She didn't follow societal norms or expectations
Guy will make crazy, but she didn't care
Her actions were not influenced by others' opinions
Some pick their girls from the Kindergarden
Some people date others they knew from a young age
Others do it from the graveyard
Others find love later in life or after a loss
Does this whole live make any sense?
Is there a meaningful purpose to our existence?
More I'm thinking, more I loose my brain
The more I contemplate this question, the more I become confused or frustrated
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any logical explanation for the way things are?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any real purpose or justification for our lives?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any meaning or sense to the world around us?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any order or rational explanation for our experiences?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any sense or reason to the struggles we face?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any meaning or sense to the chaos and unpredictability of life?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any rhyme or reason to the way things happen in the world?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any explanation or justification for the way things happen in the world?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any rational or logical explanation for our existence?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any reason or sense to the way things occur in our lives?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any purpose or meaning to our lives or existence?
Does it make sense at all?
Is there any meaning or explanation for the way things happen in the universe?
Writer(s): J. Hohko
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TF
Lyrics
From the Kindergarten, I found my sweet lady
She was so young, sexy shady
She didn't wear no underwear
Guy will make crazy, but she didn't care
Some pick their girls from the Kindergarten
Others do it from the graveyard
Does this whole live make any sense?
More I'm thinking, more I lose my brain
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
From the Kindergarten, I found my sweet lady
She was so young, sexy shady
She didn't wear no underwear
Guy will make crazy, but she didn't care
Some pick their girls from the Kindergarten
Others do it from the graveyard
Does this whole live make any sense?
More I'm thinking, more I lose my brain
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
Does it make sense at all?
TF
You are in my happy dance list, thank you for this awesome song XOXO
spegge
Always, mate
Toby Karelian
This becomes more relevant year after year.
Aurinkohelmi
Works surprisingly well translated in English :)
Immortan NO JOE !
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