Bara Bada Bastu Lyrics English Translation, is a fun and energetic song by the Finnish-Swedish comedy group KAJ. The title means “Just Bathe in the Sauna,” and it celebrates the Finnish tradition of sauna bathing. The song is performed in the Vörå dialect, a variety of Finland Swedish, and focuses on the joy and relaxation that come from spending time in the sauna. It highlights the communal experience, where people come together to unwind, sweat, and enjoy each other’s company.

The lyrics talk about the excitement of entering the sauna, feeling the heat, and sharing the experience with friends. The repetitive chant of “Sauna!” throughout the song emphasizes this central theme. One of the catchy lines, “Vi ska bada bastu bastu,” translates to “We shall bathe in the sauna, sauna,” perfectly capturing the song’s upbeat and enthusiastic take on sauna culture.
Bara Bada Bastu Lyrics English Translation - KAJ
Nåjaa!
Well now!
Klockon slår, nu ere dags
The clock strikes, now it’s time
All bekymber försvinder strax
All worries vanish in a flash
Bästa båoti för kropp och själ
The best remedy for body and soul
Fyra väggar i träpanel
Four walls of wooden panels
Ooooh oooh
Ooooh oooh
Vedin vår värmer lika bra
Our firewood heats just as well
Ooooh oooh
Ooooh oooh
Som tango me Arja Saijonmaa
Like a tango with Arja Saijonmaa
Yksi kaksi kolme sauna
One two three sauna
Vi ska bada bastu bastu ångon åpp och släpp all stress idag
We’ll bathe in the sauna, steam up and let all stress go today
Bastubröder e je vi som glöder 100 grader nåjaa
Sauna brothers, it’s us who glow, 100 degrees, well now
Bara bada bastu bastu heittää på så sveittin bara yr
Just bathe in the sauna, throw on more, sweat’s swirling free
Ohhhhh bada bastu jåå
Ohhhhh bathe in the sauna, yeah
Vi ska bada bastu bastu ångon åpp och släpp all stress idag
We’ll bathe in the sauna, steam up and let all stress go today
Bastubröder e je vi som glöder 100 grader nåjaa
Sauna brothers, it’s us who glow, 100 degrees, well now
Bara bada bastu bastu heittää på så sveittin bara yr
Just bathe in the sauna, throw on more, sweat’s swirling free
Ohhhhh bada bastu jåå
Ohhhhh bathe in the sauna, yeah
SAUNA! SAUNA!
SAUNA! SAUNA!
Ja jyst ja!
Yes, just yes!
Häll på vattn och meir ångo nu
Pour on water and more steam now
Tick tick tack hur läng orkar du
Tick tick tock, how long can you last
90 grader vi e nästan där
90 degrees, we’re almost there
Perkele, e va på värman jär
Perkele, it’s the heat right here
Ooooh oooh
Ooooh oooh
Sveittin lackar, ja ja
Sweat’s dripping, yes yes
Ooooh oooh
Ooooh oooh
Yksi kaksi kolme sauna
One two three sauna
Vi ska bada bastu bastu ångon åpp och släpp all stress idag
We’ll bathe in the sauna, steam up and let all stress go today
Bastubröder e je vi som glöder 100 grader nåjaa
Sauna brothers, it’s us who glow, 100 degrees, well now
Bara bada bastu bastu heittää på så sveittin bara yr
Just bathe in the sauna, throw on more, sweat’s swirling free
Ohhhhh bada bastu jåå
Ohhhhh bathe in the sauna, yeah
SAUNA!
SAUNA!
Bara bada bastu, bara bada bastu
Just bathe in the sauna, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada, bara bada, bara bada bastu
Just bathe, just bathe, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada bastu, bara bada bastu
Just bathe in the sauna, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada, bara bada, bara bada bastu
Just bathe, just bathe, just bathe in the sauna
Ei saa peittää
Do not cover
Bara bada bastu, bara bada bastu
Just bathe in the sauna, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada, bara bada, bara bada bastu
Just bathe, just bathe, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada bastu, bara bada bastu
Just bathe in the sauna, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada, bara bada, bara bada bastu
Just bathe, just bathe, just bathe in the sauna
Vi ska bada bastu bastu ångon åpp och släpp all stress idag
We’ll bathe in the sauna, steam up and let all stress go today
Bastubröder e je vi som glöder 100 grader nåjaa
Sauna brothers, it’s us who glow, 100 degrees, well now
Bara bada bastu bastu heittää på så sveittin bara yr
Just bathe in the sauna, throw on more, sweat’s swirling free
Ohhhhh bada bastu jåå
Ohhhhh bathe in the sauna, yeah
SAUNA!
SAUNA!
Bara bada bastu, bara bada bastu
Just bathe in the sauna, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada bara bada bara bada bastu
Just bathe just bathe just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada bastu, bara bada bastu
Just bathe in the sauna, just bathe in the sauna
Bara bada bara bada bara bada bastu
Just bathe just bathe just bathe in the sauna
SAUNA!
SAUNA!
Music Video
Song Credits
Song: | Bara Bada Bastu |
Singer: | KAJ |
Lyrics: | Anderz Wrethov , Axel Åhman , Jakob Norrgård , Kevin Holmström , Kristofer Strandberg , Robert Skowronski |
Starring: | KAJ |
Label: | Melodifestivalen |