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).
Minä oon nähnyt Jumalan kasvot
Risto Lyrics
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Tulkaa pihalle koittamaan, senkin fiilisrosvot
minä oon nähnyt Jumalan kasvot
Hommat meni jännittäväksi silloin, kun sain päähän antennin
ja aloin muistaa asioita ajalta ennen kuin synnyin
Voi hyvä Luoja, anna tilan tän kestää mun loppuelämän
Tänne jään
In Risto's song "Minä oon nähnyt Jumalan kasvot," the lyrics reflect the singer's sense of spiritual awakening and transformation. He describes the change in his life by comparing it to his tire rim turning into a crown, and the evil or negativity in his life becoming a distant fog. This transformation is so powerful that he invites other people to come out and experience it for themselves.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of memories from past lives or experiences, as the singer references his knowledge and remembrance of things from before he was born. This further emphasizes the idea of transformation and evolution, not just in this life, but potentially in past lives as well.
The bridge of the song shows the singer seeking guidance from a higher power, asking for the strength to continue on this new path. He acknowledges that while he may see a hazy figure in the distance, he is content to stay where he is and continue experiencing this new sense of enlightenment.
In summary, "Minä oon nähnyt Jumalan kasvot" is a song about personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and the willingness to let go of past negativity and embrace a new path. It encourages listeners to seek and experience the same transformation in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Vanteeni on muuttunut kruunuksi ja paha kaukaiseksi huuruksi
My perspective has shifted, and things that once seemed important have now become insignificant and distant.
Tulkaa pihalle koittamaan, senkin fiilisrosvot
Come outside and experience this feeling with me, even if you may not understand it.
minä oon nähnyt Jumalan kasvot
I have had a profound experience that has led me to believe that I have seen the face of God.
Hommat meni jännittäväksi silloin, kun sain päähän antennin
Things became exciting when I had a breakthrough realization.
ja aloin muistaa asioita ajalta ennen kuin synnyin
I began to remember things from a time before my birth.
Voi hyvä Luoja, anna tilan tän kestää mun loppuelämän
Please, God, allow me to hold on to this feeling for the rest of my life.
Auringon takaa nään usvaisen pään, mut tänne jään
I can see the hazy outline of something beyond the sun, but I choose to remain grounded in this moment.
Contributed by Ruby N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.