The lyrics mostly deal with Risto's personal life that is strongly enhanced by psychedelic drugs, mental instability (seems to be some kind of paranoid schizophrenia) and weird visions. Although dealing with subjects that are often idolized in music, Risto conveys these experiences with such sincerity, rawness, and humor that the listener cannot withhold sympathy for the poor soul wandering through drug-induced psychoses and seeing visions of squirrels, heaven and the face of God.
Although signed to a small independent label ( Fonal Records), Risto has achieved wide coverage in media and rather big sales with its last album Aurinko aurinko plaa plaa plaa (translated: Sun Sun Blah Blah Blah).
Jumalan kämmen
Risto Lyrics
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Hyvä levätä, Jumalan kämmenellä hyvä levätä
Missä on muut, ne kulkee jossain muualla
Missä on muut, ne taitaa pitää mua pilkkanaan
Joskus tarviin hiukan suojaa
Lasketaan mäkeä, Jumalan kämmenellä lasketaan mäkeä
Missä on muut, ne tulee kyllä perässä
Missä on muut, en taida jaksaa etsiä
Hyvä olla vähän aikaa
The song "Jumalan kämmen" by Risto is a song that expresses the need for rest and protection. The repetition of the phrase "hyvä levätä, Jumalan kämmenellä hyvä levätä" (good to rest, on God's palm it's good to rest) emphasizes the importance of finding solace in God's hands. The lyrics also convey a sense of isolation and being misunderstood, as the singer feels like the others are mocking them, "missä on muut, ne taitaa pitää mua pilkkanaan" (where are the others, they are probably mocking me). This feeling of loneliness is also expressed in the line, "missä on muut, en taida jaksaa etsiä" (where are the others, I don't think I can search for them anymore).
The desire for protection is further emphasized in the lyrics, "joskus tarviin hiukan suojaa" (sometimes I need a little protection). The image of "lasketaan mäkeä, Jumalan kämmenellä lasketaan mäkeä" (sledding on God's palm) evokes a feeling of childlike playfulness and security, as the singer finds comfort in the idea of being cared for by a higher power.
Overall, "Jumalan kämmen" is a poignant and introspective song that encourages listeners to find comfort in their faith and seek refuge in God's hands.
Line by Line Meaning
Hyvä levätä, Jumalan kämmenellä hyvä levätä
It's good to rest in the palm of God's hand, it's good to rest
Missä on muut, ne kulkee jossain muualla
Where are the others, they must be mocking me
Joskus tarviin hiukan suojaa
Sometimes I need a little protection
Lasketaan mäkeä, Jumalan kämmenellä lasketaan mäkeä
Let's go sledding on the palm of God's hand, let's go sledding
Missä on muut, ne tulee kyllä perässä
Where are the others, they will catch up eventually
Missä on muut, en taida jaksaa etsiä
Where are the others, I don't think I have the energy to search
Hyvä olla vähän aikaa
It's good to be still for a while
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.