The music of Mana Mana is composed of a driving bass accompanied with three distorted guitars and the haunting vocals of Jouni Mömmö. Jouni also wrote all the lyrics, filled with his view of the world and the anguish of mind.
After Jouni's death Mana Mana put out split single with an old previously unreleased song. There was also a compilation CD released which included all the recordings done by Mana Mana. In September 2000 the remaining members of the band released an album consisting of songs written and composed by Jouni Mömmö which were never recorded before.
--taken from http://www2.uiah.fi/~ppeisa/manamana.html
In the autumn of year 2001 Mana Mana played it's last gig in Helsinki's Tavastia. Gig was recorded and the best succeeded tracks were published three years later as Kuolla Elävänä (in English "To Die Alive")-live album. Also the first promo pictures in it's history of the band were taken.
Elämä on murheen laakso
Mana Mana Lyrics
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Hän toisen miehen kanssa kulkee nyt
Hän hymyile ei kun hän tulee vastaan
Hän niin hellästi suutelee uutta lastaan
Sillä elämä
On murheen laakso
Sillä elämä
Ei rahani riitä enää edes viskiin
Täytyy tyytyä vain halpaan viiniin
Ja kun viimeiset pennit mä tiskille iskin
Muistan päivää koska viimeksi itkin
Sillä elämä
On murheen laakso
Sillä elämä
On murheen laakso
Tästä täytyisi kai liittyä pelastusarmejaan
Että kunnolla voisi purkaa harmejaan
Sillä ei ole enää ystäviä
On aivan kuin eläisi kuolemassa
Sillä elämä
On murheen laakso
Sillä elämä
On murheen laakso
The lyrics of Mana Mana's song "Elämä on murheen laakso" are about the hardships of life, including lost love and financial struggles. The singer laments the fact that the woman he loved is now with another man and the only thing he can afford to drink is cheap wine. He remembers the last time he cried, suggesting that he is experiencing a great deal of emotional pain and troubles. The song's refrain, "Sillä elämä on murheen laakso," translates to "For life is a valley of sorrow" in English.
The lyrics express a deep sense of sadness and hopelessness, portraying life as a never-ending struggle. The singer feels alone and abandoned, with no friends to turn to. He contemplates joining the Salvation Army to find some solace and relief for his troubles. The song is a powerful commentary on the harsh realities of life and the pressures of modern living, themes that are still relevant today.
In terms of the music, the song is characterized by a melancholic melody, with a slow and mournful tempo. The vocals are somber and reflective, adding to the contemplative and introspective mood of the song. The use of simple instrumentation, such as acoustic guitars and drums, creates an intimate and authentic sound that adds to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Tuo nainen jota olen niin rakastanut
The woman I have loved so deeply
Hän toisen miehen kanssa kulkee nyt
She now walks with another man
Hän hymyilee kun hän tulee vastaan
She smiles when she comes around
Hän niin hellästi suutelee uutta lastaan
She tenderly kisses her new child
Sillä elämä
For life
On murheen laakso
Is a valley of sorrow
Ei rahani riitä enää edes viskiin
My money doesn't even cover whiskey anymore
Täytyy tyytyä vain halpaan viiniin
I must settle for cheap wine
Ja kun viimeiset pennit mä tiskille iskin
And when I threw my last coins on the counter
Muistan päivää koska viimeksi itkin
I remember the day I last cried
Tästä täytyisi kai liittyä pelastusarmeijaan
Maybe I should join the Salvation Army
Että kunnolla voisi purkaa harmejaan
So I could properly release my sorrows
Sillä ei ole enää ystäviä
For I have no more friends
On aivan kuin eläisi kuolemassa
It's as if I'm living in death
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.