Crackhead
1. Mai 87 Lyrics
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neue wellen schwappen über nacht
über uns herüber, brehen über uns herein.
verkonsumiert wird einfach alles,
mensch will schliesslich "trendy" sein.
auch designer-drogen nahmen ihren weg,
so war backpulber, vermischt mit koks, zu sehn.
denn deine sucht ist programmiert,
ein geschäft ohne verlust.
Ref. IHR SCHEISS DEALER - VERPISST EUCH!
es ist längst nicht alles gut, was von dort kommt.
crack kam auf den markt, die totenzahlen stiegen
promt.
vor allem diese wixer, dies verkaufen für die kohlen,
sollen selbst daran verrecken.
euch soll der teufel holen!
The song "Crackhead" by 1. Mai 87 speaks about the negative impact that drug abuse has had on the United States, specifically the emergence and spread of crack cocaine. The lyrics convey the idea that everything in America is being consumed and commodified, including drugs, as people strive to be trendy and fashionable. Designer drugs, like cocaine mixed with baking powder, became popular and dealers found that selling crack was a lucrative business because addiction was almost guaranteed.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Ihr scheiss dealer - verpisst euch!" which translates to "You shitty dealers - piss off!" This is a strong statement against drug dealers who profit off of the suffering and addiction of others. The song also highlights the fact that not everything that comes from America is good, and that the introduction of crack cocaine brought with it a rise in deaths and addiction.
The final verse is a direct message to drug dealers and those who profit off of others' addiction. The lyrics suggest that the people who sell these dangerous drugs should suffer the same fate as those who use them. The song is a strong critique of America's drug culture and the impact it has had on individuals and society as a whole.
Line by Line Meaning
amerika, das land, das mode macht.
America, the country that sets the trend.
neue wellen schwappen über nacht
New trends emerge overnight.
über uns herüber, brehen über uns herein.
These trends affect us and permeate our lives.
verkonsumiert wird einfach alles,
Everything is consumed and used up.
mensch will schliesslich "trendy" sein.
Humans want to be trendy and fit in.
auch designer-drogen nahmen ihren weg,
Designer drugs have made their way into society.
so war backpulver, vermischt mit koks, zu sehn.
Baking powder mixed with cocaine was a common sight.
crack macht hier die runde, für den dealer ein genuss,
Crack is popular and profitable for dealers.
denn deine sucht ist programmiert,
Because addiction is almost guaranteed.
ein geschäft ohne verlust.
It's a business with no losses for dealers.
Ref. IHR SCHEISS DEALER - VERPISST EUCH!
Ref. You shitty dealers - get lost!
es ist längst nicht alles gut, was von dort kommt.
Not everything from America is good.
crack kam auf den markt, die totenzahlen stiegen promt.
Crack hit the market and death rates increased immediately.
vor allem diese wixer, dies verkaufen für die kohlen,
Especially those bastards who sell it for money.
sollen selbst daran verrecken.
They should die from it themselves.
euch soll der teufel holen!
The devil should take you!
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.