Ievan Polkka

From the village of Nuapurista, the sound of a polka rhythm is heard
My heels were itching
Ieva's mother was watching over her daughter
But Ieva was up to her tricks
Because prohibitions don't bother us
When we dance from one end to the other

Ieva's mouth was full of wheat
As people wished each other happiness
Everyone's head was wet
And the fiddle squeaked and wailed
This boy isn't bothered by wetness
When we dance from one end to the other

Ieva's mother in the chamber
Tricked us into singing hymns
When this boy next door
Was courting the old lady's girl
And this boy isn't bothered by old ladies
When we dance from one end to the other
And this boy isn't bothered by old ladies
When we dance from one end to the other

It was fun after the music
I once got a beating
When we went home, the old lady scolded
And Ieva started to cry
I tell Ieva, what does it matter
Let's dance from one end to the other
I tell Ieva, what does it matter
Let's dance from one end to the other

I tell the old lady to shut her mouth
I won't start beating you up
You'll stay healthy if you keep quiet
And I'll go lie down in the dirt
This boy isn't bothered by tenderness
When he works from one end to the other
This boy isn't bothered by tenderness
When he works from one end to the other

I say you have to bite
I won't be swallowed so easily
You can go wherever you want
But I won't give up Ieva
Because this boy isn't bothered by shyness
When he dances from one end to the other
Salivili hipput tupput täppyt
äppyt tipput hilijalleen

Salivili hipput tupput täppyt
äppyt tipput hilijalleen