Discover the story of the song > Kesytä perkeleet – Mokoma

The lyrics are about a person who is making promises to themselves to be a good man or woman. They advise not to despair and to work hard to achieve their goals, such as clearing land, milking cows, harvesting crops, having a dozen children and loving them all. The chorus urges the protagonist to tame their demons and put them in their place. The song encourages setting high expectations and working hard to achieve them.