Raaka-Aine (Raw-Material) is a Finnish punk-hardrock band with two guitars,… Read Full Bio ↴Raaka-Aine (Raw-Material) is a Finnish punk-hardrock band with two guitars, a bass and drums, singing in Finnish. The band has played three hundred gigs all over Finland and have released a few promotional records. The latest, Nimetön-EP was released in January 2009 and finally earned the band a recording deal with Edel Records. The EP can be ordered from the band's website. http://www.raaka-aine.com

Their debut album "Kipupisteet" came out in April 2010.

Band founder, guitar player and singer-songwriter Aapo Koskinen left the band after 17 years of rockin. He played his last gig 26.5.2012.

Band members are:
Tommi Fäldt - lead vocals
Jussi Mattelmäki - bass & backing vocals
Tuomas Lampen - drums & backing vocals
Matti Hyyrynen - lead guitar

Yhteiskuntakelpoinen
Raaka-Aine Lyrics

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Taas on minun mieleni musta
Taidan potea masennusta
Tahtoisin kerrankin olla rautaa
Mutta mä kaivan itselleni hautaa
En saa missään arvostusta
Taitaa päässäni olla kusta
En pysty enää nukkumaan
Minä olen valmis kuolemaan

Viekää minut mielisairaalaan
Pukekaa minut pakkopaitaan
Vääntäkää minulle rautalangasta
Koska muuten en mitään tajua
Minä olen mielen vikainen
Ja aina vainoharhainen
Tahdon olla parempi ihminen
Yhteiskuntakelpoinen

En tahdo palata eiliseen
En usko parempaan huomiseen
Joku itsetuntoa nakertaa
Minun mieltäni varjostaa
Tiedän että yksin jään
Tähän tyhjään elämään
En jaksa enää välittää
Koska mulla ei oo mitään hävittävää

Viekää minut mielisairaalaan
Pukekaa minut pakkopaitaan
Vääntäkää minulle rautalangasta
Koska muuten en mitään tajua
Minä olen mielen vikainen
Ja aina vainoharhainen

Tahdon olla parempi ihminen
Yhteiskuntakelpoinen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Raaka-Aine's Yhteiskuntakelpoinen express the feelings of a person who is struggling with mental health issues and societal pressure to fit in. The singer describes feeling depressed, worthless, and unable to sleep. They long to be strong and respected but instead feel like they are digging their own grave. The singer sees themselves as mentally ill and paranoid, but still desires to be a better person who can fit into society. However, they also feel skeptical about the possibility of a better tomorrow and feel that they have nothing to lose.

The song speaks to the difficulties of living with mental illness in a society that often stigmatizes or marginalizes those who struggle. The singer's desire to be "yhteiskuntakelpoinen" (socially acceptable) shows the pressure to conform to societal norms and expectations, even when mental illness makes it difficult or impossible. The lyrics also touch on themes of isolation, hopelessness, and the struggle to find meaning in life.

Overall, Yhteiskuntakelpoinen is a raw, honest representation of the challenges faced by many who live with mental illness. The lyrics demonstrate the internal struggles and societal pressures that often intersect in these situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Taas on minun mieleni musta
Once again, I'm feeling down

Taidan potea masennusta
I think I'm suffering from depression

Tahtoisin kerrankin olla rautaa
I wish I could be strong

Mutta mä kaivan itselleni hautaa
But I'm digging my own grave

En saa missään arvostusta
I don't get any appreciation

Taitaa päässäni olla kusta
I must have a screw loose in my head

En pysty enää nukkumaan
I can't sleep anymore

Minä olen valmis kuolemaan
I'm ready to die

Viekää minut mielisairaalaan
Take me to the mental hospital

Pukekaa minut pakkopaitaan
Put me in a straightjacket

Vääntäkää minulle rautalangasta
Explain it to me in simple terms