Waltari is a musical group from Finland. Waltari is known for its diversity… Read Full Bio ↴Waltari is a musical group from Finland. Waltari is known for its diversity and combination of music styles, frequently combining punk, pop, heavy metal, rock, electronic, funk, progressive rock and rap. It is this diversity, as well as singer/bassist and band co-founder Kärtsy Hatakka's extremely distinctive voice, that gives Waltari its unique sound.

Most of the band's music is written by Hatakka. Waltari's lyrics often deal with personal feelings of anxiety, loneliness and the cruelty of the world, often with heavy irony and sarcasm.

The name Waltari is a reference to the popular Finnish author Mika Waltari, a favourite author of guitarist Jariot Lehtinen.

Waltari was formed in 1986 in Helsinki, Finland, by Kärtsy Hatakka (vocals and bass), Jariot Lehtinen (guitars) and Sale Suomalainen (drums). Sami Yli-Sirniö joined as second guitarist in 1989, a year after the release of their first EP, Mut Hei.

Their first album, Monk Punk was released in 1991. As the title suggests, this album was mostly punk. Their next album Torcha! (1992) and it was with this album that Waltari started blending various musical styles into the sound that would become their own.

After releasing a compilation of early work under the title Pala Leipää (1993), the band went on to release So Fine! (1994), an album similar to Torcha!. Their next album, Big Bang (1995) is to date their biggest success. The album concentrates on mixing techno with heavy metal.
In 1995 Roope Latvala (current second guitarist of Children of Bodom) joined the band, replacing Sami Yli-Sirniö. During this time, Hatakka was working with conductor Riku Niemi on a project combining heavy metal with classical music. This project eventually became known as Yeah! Yeah! Die! Die! Death Metal Symphony in Deep C. The show was performed in 1995, and the album was released in 1996.

The year 1997 saw Space Avenue, a more progressive work containing more electronic drums, as well as a collaboration with Apocalyptica. In 1998, in honour of the band's ten-year anniversary, the band released a compilation titled Decade.

In 1999 Hatakka was working on yet another metal/classical collaboration, and this gave rise to the stage show Evangelicum. This production differed from Yeah! Yeah! Die! Die! in that it contained more than just music: the stage show contained music, ballet and a light show. An album of Evangelicum was not released.

Waltari's next album Radium Round (1999), featured a strong pop influence. After Radium Round, the band passed out of the public eye, working on less main-stream releases such as the Metal / Yoik crossover Channel Nordica (2000) and the punk EP Back To Persepolis (2001). However, these releases were very hard to obtain, and for a while Waltari only survived through its live shows. In 2001, the band's old guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö returned, and Roope Latvala left the band.
In 2004 Waltari came back with an all-new studio album, Rare Species. The album was well received by critics, and an extensive tour put Waltari back on the map.

Waltari released their newest album called "Below Zero" in fall of 2009.
1986
Helsinki, Finland
Kärtsy Hatakka
Jariot Lehtinen
Sami Yli-Sirniö
Sami Yli-Sirniö
Roope Latvala
Janne Parviainen
Mika Järvelainen
Ville Veikko Vehviläinen

So Fine
Waltari Lyrics

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The other side of time (is coming!)
Yes, I feel so fine
I feel real in my head
Oh, I feel so fine
We wanna feel so fine!
FINE!

The other side of time (how far is good!?)

Oh I feel so fine
I feel heat in my head
My feet are flying
We wanna feel so fine!

Yes, I feel so fine
I feel real in my head
Oh, I feel so fine
We wanna feel so fine!

Yes, I feel so fine
I feel space in my head
Move your body beat

We wanna feel so fine!
We wanna feel so fine!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Waltari's So Fine are fairly abstract and open to interpretation; nevertheless, they describe a sense of euphoria and liberation. The repetition of "I feel so fine" indicates a state of contentment and elation, perhaps the result of achieving a long-awaited goal or making a significant change in one's life. The line "the other side of time" implies a sense of transcendence or moving beyond the usual constraints of everyday life.

The second verse emphasizes a physical sense of ecstasy, with references to heat, flying feet, and moving to the beat. The lyrics suggest a desire to "feel so fine" and stay in this state of euphoria for as long as possible. This could represent a rejection of the mundane or a rejection of society's expectations, and an embrace of the freedom and joy that come from pursuing one's passions.

Overall, the lyrics of "So Fine" paint a picture of a person who has achieved a sense of liberation and joy, and wants to revel in that feeling. The song encourages listeners to find their own version of "the other side of time" and embrace their own journey towards euphoria.

Line by Line Meaning

The other side of time (is coming!)
The future is approaching and change is imminent.

Yes, I feel so fine
I am happy, content, and satisfied with my current state.

I feel real in my head
I am mentally present and grounded in reality.

Oh, I feel so fine
Reiterating a feeling of happiness and contentment.

We wanna feel so fine!
Expressing a desire for continued happiness and contentment.

The other side of time (how far is good!?)
Wondering about the potential benefits and drawbacks of the future.

I feel heat in my head
I am excited and passionate about the future and the potential it holds.

My feet are flying
I am moving forward and embracing the changes in the future.

Yes, I feel so fine
Reaffirming happiness and contentment in the present.

I feel space in my head
I have room to grow and explore new opportunities in the future.

Move your body beat
Encouraging others to express themselves and enjoy life through music and dance.

We wanna feel so fine!
Expressing a desire for continued happiness and contentment.

We wanna feel so fine!
Ending on a final note of wanting to maintain happiness and contentment.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGELIN TYTOT, JANNE PARVIAINEN, JARIOT LETHINEN, KARSTY HATAKKA, ROOPE JUHANI LATVALA

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