Jenni Vartiainen & Toni Wirtanen - Selvästi päihtynyt (English subtitles) (Finnish music)

"Clearly Drunk", from Vain elämää, Season 3, Episode 8 (aired November 7th 2014).

This track, taken from Finland's beloved Vain elämää TV show, brings together two of the country's most iconic voices in an intense, emotional mashup that really does justice to both of their styles. And let's be real, this combination hits a raw nerve — in the best possible way.

Jenni Vartiainen's original "Selvästi päihtynyt" is nothing short of haunting. Released back in 2013, this track showcased Jenni's knack for combining ethereal vibes with lyrics that cut deep. The song paints this vivid picture of being undeniably intoxicated, not necessarily on alcohol, but on emotion, desire, and maybe even desperation. Jenni's voice in the original carries this delicate blend of vulnerability and strength, making the listener feel like they’re right there in the middle of that whirlwind. Her ability to wrap heavy lyrics in a poppy, almost dream-like production is something she does so well, and "Selvästi päihtynyt" is one of her finest examples of that.

Enter Toni Wirtanen. Now, for those who somehow aren't familiar, Toni is the frontman of Apulanta, one of Finland's longest-running and most beloved rock bands. He’s known for his raspy voice, his raw energy, and his ability to make a song feel almost larger than life — it’s all very dramatic, very intense, very Toni. And that's what makes this duet such a special moment. When Toni jumps in with Jenni, it’s like two different worlds colliding: Jenni's shimmering, emotional pop sound meets Toni's gritty, rock edge.

This duet was part of the third season's final episode, the duet day. Toni and Jenni turned the song into a country version, and at the end, Jenni even yodeled. Both were also dressed in country-inspired outfits.

Vain elämää, for anyone who’s not familiar, is a Finnish TV show that’s all about artists covering each other's songs, often creating completely new takes on familiar tunes. It’s almost like a campfire setting, where some of the biggest names in Finnish music hang out, open up, and perform each other's hits. It’s always filled with surprises and plenty of tears — both from the artists themselves and anyone watching. And the magic of it is that it lets us hear these songs in a new light, often with arrangements that make them even more emotional or intense than they were originally.

With this duet, the chemistry between Jenni and Toni is undeniable. Jenni's voice brings that familiar emotional vulnerability, while Toni’s contribution adds grit and weight. The back-and-forth between them makes the song almost feel like a conversation — a tug-of-war between two people who are both "intoxicated" in their own ways. This version, reimagined as a country song, brought a playful twist to the original, especially with Jenni’s surprising yodeling at the end.