Riistetyt was formerly known as the Cadgers before Perry (the guitarist at … Read Full Bio ↴Riistetyt was formerly known as the Cadgers before Perry (the guitarist at the time) left and Raipe joined. They changed their name to Riistetyt and released the Laki ja Järjestys in 1982. The line up for that ep was Lateri(vocals), Piise (Bass), Raipe(Guitar) and Stydy (drums). Piise left the band soon after the release of the ep and Perry came back on guitar, as Raipe moved to the bass. Throughout the year they provided tracks on the Propaganda compilation "Russia Bombs Finland" and "Hardcore 83". Around the time of the new year, The band hit the studio to record the Valtion Vankina LP. The LP contained new versions of songs from the previous eps and compilation tracks, as well as about 5 new songs and a Varukers cover. This made it a total of 22 tracks. Soon, Raipe leaves the band and Piise comes back to play bass, Restoring the original line up from the Cadgers split with Kaaos. The band then records the Essential "Skitsofrenia" MLP, widely considered as one of the best records to ever come out of the Finnish Punk scene in the 80s. but soon, Piise and Stydy(the Rhythm section of the band) leave the band leaving Lateri and Perry. They soon recruit Nappi and Jaska of Kaaos, who were not very active at the time on Bass and Drums. This line up Records the "Tumiopäiva" ep which does not see the light of day until 1991 (reasons unknown) soon, Perry joins the army and Bastards guitarist Rike joins. They record the studio Section of the "Nightmares in the Darkness" lp , the live side being from the Puntala Rock set (with the Skitsofrenia line up). Next, the band records the "Raiskattu Tulevaisuus" LP, although Nappi gets fed up with Rike and leaves the band to form Kuolleet Kukat with Jakke (Kaaos). Make and Miki on 2nd Gtr and Bass. The band tours the US but soon afterwards they disband to focus on the "Lords of the New Church" style project called Pyhät Nuket. The style of this new band was very popular in Finland at the time.

The band Reforms in 1999 with Lateri and Make to Record new songs for the "Preloaded Millenium" compilation CD on Propaganda, and the band officially reforms for the Funeral of the Great Finnish Punk Venue called Leppakko (in Helsinki) where many 80s hardcore bands played shows. The Venue was Destroyed by Nokia after the Funeral gig, Where bands like Kaaos and Riistetyt played. soon the band was active again and released material that was more Hard Hitting and Crust style. They released the Tervetuola Kuolema ep in 2001, then the Kuka Valahtee? LP 2001, Orjat ja Kurjat 10'' in 2003 and the Kahleet EP in 2005. Riistetyt toured Europe, The US and Brazil in this time as well.

the Current line up is (as of 2009)

Lateri -Vocals

Piise - Bass

Vege- Guitar

Jukkeli- Drums

Riistetyt is widely considered one of the BEST Finnish punk bands ever.

Painajainen
Riistetyt Lyrics

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Ootko ajatellu sun omaa elämää
Ootko huomannut että se on typerää
Joka päivä orjana duunissa
Tai maata ilman toivoa himassa

Tää on sun painajainen
Taas se tulee aina uudestaa

Kierrät samaa ympyrää
Elämän pyörässä

Sama kuvio toistuu taas
Yhä uudestaa ennen kuolemaa

Overall Meaning

The first two lines of Riistetyt's song "Painajainen" ask the listener if they have ever thought about their own life, and if they have realized that it is foolish. This opening sets the tone for the song, which is a critique of the mundane and monotonous existence of the working class. The next two lines paint a picture of the daily grind: being a slave to the job, coming home to an empty life without hope.

The chorus serves as a reminder that this is a nightmare that repeats itself day after day. The repetition of the line "Taas se tulee aina uudestaan" drives home the point that this is a never-ending cycle. The next verse expands on this idea by describing life as a circle that is endlessly repeated. The phrase "sama kuvio toistuu taas" translates to "the same pattern repeats itself again," emphasizing the endless nature of this cycle. The final line of the song is particularly bleak, as it states that this nightmare will continue until death.

Overall, "Painajainen" is a stark commentary on the drudgery of everyday life and the notion that people often feel trapped in their circumstances. Riistetyt uses vivid imagery and repetition to convey the sense of hopelessness that such a lifestyle can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Ootko ajatellu sun omaa elämää
Have you ever thought about your own life?

Ootko huomannut että se on typerää
Have you noticed that it's stupid?

Joka päivä orjana duunissa
Every day as a slave at work

Tai maata ilman toivoa himassa
Or lying at home without hope

Tää on sun painajainen
This is your nightmare

Taas se tulee aina uudestaa
It keeps coming back again and again

Kierrät samaa ympyrää
You're going around in the same circle

Elämän pyörässä
In the wheel of life

Sama kuvio toistuu taas
The same pattern repeats itself

Yhä uudestaa ennen kuolemaa
Again and again until death

Contributed by Jordan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.