The band members actually started out as punks drawing some inspiration from Swedish folk music, but gradually the Oi! genre started having a greater influence on their development and around 1997/1998 Perkele became skinheads.
Despite their Swedish origin, perkele—the noun used for the band's name—is, in fact, a Finnish profanity. In a 2003 interview, lead vocalist and founding member Ron Halinoja cited his "roots in Finland" and the word's expressively vulgar nature as the main reasons behind choosing this for the band's name. Perkele claim to be strongly against all kinds of racism, nationalism, fascism, sexism, and homophobia as well as being opposed to hate, war, and environmental pollution. Despite this, in the past their appearance at traditionally left-wing events has caused controversy due to some of their songs featuring lyrical themes of Swedish and Finnish nationalist sentiments. Due to the background of their bassist Chris as an adoptee originally from Sri Lanka, the band have at one point experienced racist abuse from the audience at a concert in Belgium.
Diamonds
Perkele Lyrics
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Expensive cars and diamonds
I live for my wife and family
My friends my pride and freedom
I don´t need a luxury life
Expensive houses and jewels
I live for my band and my guitar
Creating songs and music
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
I don´t need a fabulous life
Fancy yachts and castles
I live for my wife and family
May friends my pride and freedom
I don´t need an extravagant life
Fancy banquettes and parties
I live for my band and my guitar
Creating songs and music
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
The lyrics to Perkele's song Diamonds express the singer's prioritization of the important things in life, which are not material possessions but rather the people he loves, his passions, and his freedom. He emphasizes that he does not need luxurious lifestyles or extravagant possessions to be fulfilled. Instead, he finds true value in his relationships with his wife, family, friends, and bandmates, as well as the music he creates with his guitar. The lyrics are a reminder to value the important things in life, which are often intangible and cannot be bought with wealth.
The repetition of the line "You are all the diamonds in my life" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the people and passions in our lives are the true diamonds or treasures. The use of the metaphor of diamonds evokes images of wealth and luxury, but the message of the song subverts this, suggesting that true riches lie elsewhere.
Overall, Perkele's Diamonds is a simple but powerful anthem that speaks to the human desire for connection, meaning, and purpose beyond the material world.
Line by Line Meaning
I don´t need a glamorous life
I am content with a simple and modest life without extravagance or showiness.
Expensive cars and diamonds
I am not interested in material possessions like cars and luxury jewelry.
I live for my wife and family
My family and loved ones are the most important things in my life, and I prioritize them in everything I do.
My friends my pride and freedom
My friendships and independence are an essential part of my identity and happiness.
All I need is you, you are all I need
The only thing I truly need in life is the love and companionship of my partner.
You are all the diamonds in my life
I value my significant other above all material wealth, as they are the most precious and important thing in my life.
I don´t need a luxury life
I am content without the excess and opulence of a high-end lifestyle.
Expensive houses and jewels
I do not have a desire for extravagant homes or expensive jewelry.
I live for my band and my guitar
My passion for music and creativity fuels my desire to perform and create with my band and favorite instrument.
Creating songs and music
The process of making music is fulfilling and meaningful to me, and brings me joy and satisfaction.
I don´t need a fabulous life
I do not require a life of overwhelming luxury or excess.
Fancy yachts and castles
The idea of owning luxurious yachts and castles does not appeal to me.
May friends my pride and freedom
The freedom to maintain close friendships and connections is central to my self-worth and independence.
I don´t need an extravagant life
The high cost and extravagance of an excessive lifestyle does not hold value for me.
Fancy banquets and parties
Parties and events centered around material excess do not interest me.
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
R Alhadi
I don´t need a glamourous life
Expensive cars and diamonds
I live for my wife and family
My friends my pride and freedom
I don´t need a luxury life
Expensive houses and jewels
I live for my band and my guitar
Creating songs and music
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
I don´t need a fabulous life
Fancy yachts and castles
I live for my wife and family
May friends my pride and freedom
I don´t need an extravagant life
Fancy banquettes and parties
I live for my band and my guitar
Creating songs and music
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
All I need is you, you are all I need
You are all the diamonds in my life
Tino Martin Widding
I don´t need a glamourous life Expensive cars and diamonds I live for my wife and family My friends my pride and freedom I don´t need a luxury life Expensive houses and jewels I live for my band and my guitar Creating songs and music Chorus I don´t need a fabulous life Fancy yachts and castles I live for my wife and family My friends my pride and freedom I don´t need an extravagant life Fancy banquettes and parties I live for my band and my guitar Creating songs and music Chorus
klavulas
perkele rules!
Lukas Gustavsson
The best
hunreaper
Please somebody write the lyrics :) thx
Erika puzone
diamonds in trash perkele 4 ever peeeerkele iam whith 11 jears say ferkele
nahid falsename
trash lol whut?