All the origi… Read Full Bio ↴Scandinavian Music Group is a Finnish band formed in 2002.
All the original members of the band played in a popular Finnish band Ultra Bra (1994-2001). During the last years the band has evolved into a seven piece folk/country group with acoustic overtones. This transition fully manifested itself with Missä olet Laila? (2007) (Where Are You Laila?), which was hailed by critics and audiences alike. Their fifth album was released in April, 2009 entitled Palatkaa Pariisiin! ("Return to Paris!"). SMG released their sixth album called manner (Mainland) in April 2011. SMG had a long break while they found their new style which differs a lot from the old folk/country style. The seventh album Terminal 2 in January 2014. Reception was good. SMG got new spirit in their music and the eighth album was released soon, October 2015. It's named Baabel
Band members:
Terhi Kokkonen, vocals
Joel Melasniemi, guitar
Antti Lehtinen, drums
Pauliina Kokkonen, backing vocals
Miikka Paatelainen, pedal/lap steel
Oskari Halsti, bass
Former band members:
Tommi Saarikivi, bass
Anssi Växby, bass
Kyösti Salokorpi, guitar (live)
Scandinavian Music Group has released eight albums:
Onnelliset kohtaa (2002) (Happy People Meet, less literally "Happy Ending")
Nimikirjaimet (2004) (Initials)
Hölmö rakkaus ylpeä sydän (2006) (Silly Love Proud Heart)
Missä olet Laila? (2007) (Where Are You Laila?)
Palatkaa Pariisiin! (2009) (Return to Paris!)
Manner (2011) (Mainland)
Terminal 2 (2014) (Terminal Zwei)
Baabel (2015) (Babel)
SMG has released also one complication Näin minä vihellän matkallani (2009)
Elena
Scandinavian Music Group Lyrics
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Odottelen elenaa, joka on aina myhss
Sill elena tiet kreikassa aikaa on enemmn
Ja ett se mik on trke
On trke mys myhemmin
Kerto
Kunhan pivt pitenevt, kunhan pivt pitenevt
Nauretaan niinkuin elena, nauretaan niinkuin elena
Elena j viereeni nukkumaan
Sill elena tiet hymyilen myhemmin
Ja ett poltetaan lis tupakkaa
Vaikka sekin pitisi lopettaa
Kerto
Kummallista aikaa, sydntalvella
Odottelen elenaa, joka on aina myhss
Sill elena tiet kreikassa aikaa on enemmn
Ja ett se mik on trke
On trke mys myhemmin
The lyrics of Scandinavian Music Group's song Elena talk about waiting for someone named Elena during the heart of winter. The singer is waiting for Elena who is always running late, but at the same time, he has an insight into Elena's philosophy and mindset. He understands that Elena knows the importance of taking time and enjoying life, just like how one laughs and enjoys the small moments in life. The singer yearns for longer days, where he and Elena can laugh just like the old days. Despite the nights where they both did not smile much, Elena knows the importance of smiling later, which brings the singer some peace. Elena even stays with him at night, hoping to spread the happiness they once shared.
The song could be interpreted in different ways, but what stands out is the importance of appreciating life's small moments, enjoying one's company, and waiting for that person who can light up your life. The song sounds melancholic and nostalgic, like reminiscing about good memories with someone who once had a strong bond with you. Scandinavian Music Group has a way of mixing different musical elements to create a unique sound that draws listeners in.
Line by Line Meaning
Kummallista aikaa, sydäntalvella
It's a strange time during heart of the winter
Odottelen Elenaa, joka on aina myöhässä
Waiting for Elena, who is always late
Sillä Elena tietää Kreikassa aikaa on enemmän
Because Elena knows that time is different in Greece
Ja että se mikä on tärkeä
And that what is important
On tärkeä myös myöhemmin
Is also important later on
Kunhan päivät pitenevät, kunhan päivät pitenevät
As the days get longer, as the days get longer
Nauretaan niinkuin Elena, nauretaan niinkuin Elena
We laugh like Elena, we laugh like Elena
Niin iltoina, kun ei paljoa hymyilty
On evenings when there wasn't much to smile about
Elena jää viereeni nukkumaan
Elena stays to sleep next to me
Sillä Elena tietää hymyilen myöhemmin
Because Elena knows I'll smile later on
Ja että poltetaan lisää tupakkaa
And that we'll smoke more cigarettes
Vaikka sekin pitäisi lopettaa
Even though we should quit that too
Kummallista aikaa, sydäntalvella
It's a strange time during heart of the winter
Odottelen Elenaa, joka on aina myöhässä
Waiting for Elena, who is always late
Sillä Elena tietää Kreikassa aikaa on enemmän
Because Elena knows that time is different in Greece
Ja että se mikä on tärkeä
And that what is important
On tärkeä myös myöhemmin
Is also important later on
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.