Sleepy Sleepers were found in 1974 in Lahti, Finland, by Mato Valtonen and … Read Full Bio ↴Sleepy Sleepers were found in 1974 in Lahti, Finland, by Mato Valtonen and Sakke Järvenpää. The band released 19 albums between 1975 and 1989. Their songs were laden with frivolous, sometimes scatological humor and jokes considered politically sensitive in post-war atmosphere of Finlandization. This led to problems getting gigs and, some of their songs being banned in then state-controlled mass media.
Later, Valtonen and Järvenpää founded Leningrad Cowboys, when Aki Kaurismäki made movie Leningrad Cowboys Go America.

Mr. Dampax
Sleepy Sleepers Lyrics

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Hyvää iltapäivää vieraat sekä tutut
Minä olen riepu pidän puhtaana jutut
Naiset, olen Mister Dampax

Hei kaikki beibit, unohtakaa teipit
Minä pidän puhtaana kaikki teidän reitit
Naiset, olen Mister Dampax

U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
Ah-hei-ah-hei

Kun minut asetat jalkojesi väliin
Voit olla vapaa ja lähtee vaikka Lädiin
Naiset, olen Mister Dampax

Kun sulla peppu kerran kuussa vuotaa
Huuda silloin vain Mr. Dampax mulle tuokaa
Naiset, olen Mister Dampax

U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
Ah-hei-ah-hei

U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
Ah-hei-ah-hei

On mulle kilpailijoitakin suotu
Mutta minä olen ykköseksi luotu
Naiset, olen Mister Dampax

Kun sinä juokset märkänä hiestä
Minä olen siellä ja muistutan miestä
Naiset, olen Mister Dampax

U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi

U-at-su-wadi-u-watsu-wadi-wadi
Ah-hei-ah-hei

Overall Meaning

The song "Mr. Dampax" by Sleepy Sleepers is a humorous and playful ode to a man who takes pride in keeping things clean, specifically women's "routes" and their menstrual cycles. The song is performed in Finnish and begins by introducing "Mr. Dampax" as a man who keeps things clean and tidy. He is portrayed as a hero to women, providing them with a solution to their monthly period with his trusty cleaning product. The chorus of the song is repetitive and has a catchy tune, making it easy for listeners to sing along.

The lyrics go on to describe how women can simply call out "Mr. Dampax" when they need help during their monthly cycle, and how he'll be there to provide them with a clean solution. The song continues with Mr. Dampax bragging about how he is the best in the business and that although there may be other cleaning products, he is number one. The song ends by reminding women that whenever they need help, Mr. Dampax is there for them.

Overall, "Mr. Dampax" is a lighthearted and humorous take on a sensitive topic. The song offers a fresh perspective on periods, moving away from the stigma and taboos surrounding it and instead presents it in a comical manner. The song can be seen as empowering to women, as it portrays them as strong and independent, while also offering a humorous solution to their monthly struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Hyvää iltapäivää vieraat sekä tutut
Good afternoon guests and acquaintances

Minä olen riepu pidän puhtaana jutut
I am a rag keeping things clean

Naiset, olen Mister Dampax
Ladies, I am Mr. Dampax

Hei kaikki beibit, unohtakaa teipit
Hey all babes, forget about tapes

Minä pidän puhtaana kaikki teidän reitit
I keep all your routes clean

Kun minut asetat jalkojesi väliin
When you place me between your legs

Voit olla vapaa ja lähtee vaikka Lädiin
You can be free and leave even to Ladi

Kun sulla peppu kerran kuussa vuotaa
When your butt bleeds once a month

Huuda silloin vain Mr. Dampax mulle tuokaa
Just call for Mr. Dampax to bring it to you

On mulle kilpailijoitakin suotu
Competitors have been granted to me

Mutta minä olen ykköseksi luotu
But I am created to be number one