Heili Karjalasta [English translation]

I wandered far into the world,

I walked so merry and carefree.

I ended up in Karelia, and guess what,

My heart was wounded by love.

Hey I found a sweetheart in Karelia,

I found a lovable little sweetheart.

Soon she tied me up with the ropes of love,

She tied me to eternal bliss.

The odd feeling in my bosom is like a weight on my chest

Yet I feel so happy.

Hey I found a sweetheart in Karelia,

I fell into eternal bliss.

But I could not stay in that paradise

I had to hurry far away.

But I only have one thought in my heart:

If only I could return to Karelia.

Hey I found...

And I know that my dear maiden

In Karelia waits for her friend,

Who will never give up his treasure,

He will keep it in his heart.

Hey I found...

• Artist:Georg Malmstén