She sings in Finnish and has recorded some 400 songs during her career. At age 65 (she was born June 19th 1947 in Seinäjoki, Finland) Paula still records music and hosts tours and gigs.
In 2000 Paula went on a lengthy tour with ‘Leidit Lavalla’, a singing group she formed with Katri Helena, Lea Laven and Marion Rung. Paula’s most recent tour was titled ‘Vihdoinkin!’ alongside fellow performers Kari Tapio, Jorma Kääriäinen & Riku Niemi Orchestra.
Her latest record Rakkaudesta sold gold end of April 2010.
Latest album is called "Matka", released in 2012.
Varpunen jouluaamuna
Paula Koivuniemi Lyrics
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Järven aalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa
Varpunen pienoinen syönyt kesäeinehen
Järven aalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa
Pienen pirtin portailla oli tyttökulta:
Tule, varpu, riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Joulu on, koditon varpuseni onneton
Tytön luo nyt riemuiten lensi varpukulta:
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta
Palkita Jumala tahtoo kerran sinua
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta!
En mä ole, lapseni, lintu tästä maasta
Olen pieni veljesi, tulin taivahasta
Siemenen pienoisen, jonka annoit köyhällen
Pieni sai sun veljesi enkeleitten maasta
The lyrics to "Varpunen jouluaamuna" by Paula Koivuniemi depict a scene in wintertime. The flowers in the valley are covered with snow, and the lake's waves have frozen in the winter frost. The song tells the story of a small sparrow who has eaten its summer meal and is now facing the challenges of finding food in the harsh winter conditions.
The singer of the song, a young girl, calls out to the sparrow with joy, inviting it to come and take a seed from her. It is Christmas time, and the sparrow is homeless and unfortunate. The girl asks the sparrow to come to her happily and take the seed from her. In response, the sparrow flies towards the girl with joy, expressing gratitude for the seed. The sparrow acknowledges that someday God will reward the girl for her kindness. The sparrow reveals that it is not a bird of this land but a small brother from heaven. It refers to the seed as the little one given to the poor, and the singer's small brother has come from the land of angels.
The song conveys the themes of compassion, kindness, and the idea that good deeds will be rewarded. It also portrays the sparrow as a symbol of vulnerability and the struggle for survival in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Lumi on jo peittänyt kukat laaksosessa
The snow has already covered the flowers in the valley.
Järven aalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa
The waves of the lake have frozen in the winter cold.
Varpunen pienoinen syönyt kesäeinehen
The little sparrow has eaten its summer meal.
Järven aalto jäätynyt talvipakkasessa
The waves of the lake have frozen in the winter cold.
Pienen pirtin portailla oli tyttökulta:
On the steps of a small cottage was a golden girl:
Tule, varpu, riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Come, little sparrow, joyfully, take the seed from the soil!
Joulu on, koditon varpuseni onneton
It's Christmas, my homeless little sparrow is miserable.
Tule tänne riemulla, ota siemen multa!
Come here joyfully, take the seed from the soil!
Tytön luo nyt riemuiten lensi varpukulta:
To the girl, the little golden sparrow flew joyfully:
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta
Gratefully, I will take the seed from you.
Palkita Jumala tahtoo kerran sinua
God wants to reward you one day.
Kiitollisna siemenen otan kyllä sulta!
Gratefully, I will take the seed from you!
En mä ole, lapseni, lintu tästä maasta
I am not, my child, a bird of this land.
Olen pieni veljesi, tulin taivahasta
I am your little brother, I came from heaven.
Siemenen pienoisen, jonka annoit köyhällen
The little seed that you gave to the poor.
Pieni sai sun veljesi enkeleitten maasta
The little one received it from your brother from the land of angels.
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