Käärijä & Hooja, San Francisco Boy | Wacky Wednesday

In the 17th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down “San Francisco Boy” by versatile Finnish musician, Käärijä, and Swedish electronic duo, Hooja.

Do you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze, break down, and explore songs from various musicians of various genres that can be considered unique, unusual, or ‘wacky.’  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  So, with the background established, in the 17^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “San Francisco Boy” performed by Käärijä and Hooja. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence!

“I wanna have fun.” Indeed, Käärijä (Jere Mikael Pöyhönen) and I happily co-sign! The Finnish rapper, singer, and songwriter collaborates with Swedish electronic duo, Hooja (Hooja and DJ Mårdhund) on the infectious dance single, “San Francisco Boy”. Käärijä continues singing in the chorus of “San Francisco Boy,” “I’m a party boy / I’m a cool boy / I’m a dance boy / I’m a disco boy / San Francisco boy / I’m a dance boy.” Noted! Pöyhönen, Hooja, Aleksi Nurmi, and Mårdhund wrote “San Francisco Boy.” Nurmi and Mårdhund also produced it.  The backdrop sounds like a dance/electro musical paradise, set in a hellish, minor key .

Fun is the modus operandi for Käärijä, Hooja, and the listeners. Käärijä feels confident from the get-go, expressing his desire to dance. Not only is he a “dance boy,” but he informs us, “Everybody’s dancing / Everybody feel the beat.” Ooh-wee, it’s giving a surefire vibe! Most of the song is in English. However, where some of us merely listen and nod our heads, sans comprehension, is when he drops some Swedish lyrics: “Om du vill va’ med mig / Får du ta och skärpa dig.” Say what, now?! Translated into English, Pöyhönen tells this nameless person, “If you want to join me / You better get your act together.” Lyrically, “San Francisco Boy” isn’t complex or deep.  It doesn’t need to be.  This unique Finnish and Swedish collaboration is infectious, carefree, and ready-made for the clubs.

Käärijä & Hooja // “San Francisco Boy” // Warner Finland // 2025

Käärijä & Hooja, San Francisco Boy: Wacky Wednesday No. 17 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Warner Finland; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]