Their debut album Der nette Mann (1984) was forbidden by German law till 2005 (20 years) because of its alleged violence-glorifying and sexist content, meaning that you weren't allowed to buy or sell it anymore, neither were they allowed to perform any of the songs on the album.
In the middle of the 80's, Böhse Onkelz left the skinhead scene. However, critics argue, that they just left the scene to gain popularity in the non-right-winged fanbase and still believe in their neonazi-ideals.
By releasing more and more albums they built up a respectable fan community. Their last album got the significant name Adios and they finally ended their career after 25 years on the Lausitzring-Festival in 2005 - In front of more than 120.000 fans. Without any promotion, the tickets were sold out after 22 days. Special guests performing were: Motorhead, Machine Head, J.B.O., In Extremo, Psychopunch, Children of Bodom and Pro-Pain.
According to Machine Head singer Robert Flynn, "Every person knew every lyric, and pointed the words right back at them in perfect sync. Literally a sea of more than 100,000 would raise their arms and point along with the words, and then when the lyrics stopped they’d all go back down."
In early 2014 the band announced their reunion for at least one concert later that year on Hockenheimring. After the concert was sold out in under 2 hours they announced a second concert that will be held just one day after the first.
The band members are:
Kevin Russell (lead vocals)
Matthias "Gonzo" Röhr (guitar)
Stephan Weidner (bass guitar, guitar, vocals, keys)
Peter "Pe" Schorowsky (drums)
Official site: www.onkelz.de
FREITAG NACHT
Böhse Onkelz Lyrics
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Bier wird reichlich abgefüllt, bis keiner mehr grad laufen kann
Dann ziehen wir los, so gut es geht in die nächste Kneipe rein
Keiner kann mehr gerade stehen, doch es wird noch weiter gehen
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, das ist wunderschön
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, darf nie vorüber gehen
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, was kann schöner sein
Nach dem dritten Hausverbot haben wir es satt
Hauen die ganze Kneipe mitsamt den Leuten platt
Die Bullen lassen auch nicht länger auf sich warten
Bis zum nächsten Morgen können wir in der Zelle braten
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, das ist wunderschön
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, darf nie vorüber gehen
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, was kann schöner sein
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt
Freitag Nacht, der Mop trifft sich im Sachsenhäuser Park
Bier wird reichlich abgefüllt, bis keiner mehr grad laufen kann
Dann ziehen wir los, so gut es geht in die nächste Kneipe rein
Keiner kann mehr grade stehen, doch es wird noch weiter gehen
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, das ist wunderschön
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, darf nie vorüber gehen
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, was kann schöner sein
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt
The lyrics of Böhse Onkelz's song Freitag Nacht describe the night of a gang called "Mop" in Sachsenhäuser Park in Frankfurt, Germany. They start by drinking beer until they can barely stand straight, and then they move on to the next bar. Despite being unable to stand, they continue their night out. The chorus repeats the phrase "Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt" to highlight the beauty and joy of the Friday night in Frankfurt.
However, the night takes a dark turn when they receive their third house ban and proceed to destroy the entire bar along with the people inside. Soon after, the police arrive and arrest them, resulting in spending the night in a jail cell.
The lyrics of the song are a reflection of the band's own experiences and attitudes towards life in Frankfurt. The portrayal of drinking, violence, and police brutality is a reflection of a larger context of societal issues that were prevalent at the time. Although some may view the lyrics as controversial, they are an honest representation of the harsh realities that the band members faced.
Line by Line Meaning
Freitag Nacht, der Mop trifft sich im Sachsenhäuser Park
On Friday night, the gang meets up at Sachsenhäuser Park
Bier wird reichlich abgefüllt, bis keiner mehr grad laufen kann
Beer is plentifully consumed until no one can walk straight
Dann ziehen wir los, so gut es geht in die nächste Kneipe rein
Then we go out, as best we can, to the next pub
Keiner kann mehr gerade stehen, doch es wird noch weiter gehen
No one can stand straight anymore, but it will still go on
Nach dem dritten Hausverbot haben wir es satt
After the third ban from a place, we're fed up
Hauen die ganze Kneipe mitsamt den Leuten platt
We tear down the whole pub, along with the people
Die Bullen lassen auch nicht länger auf sich warten
The cops don't wait for long to arrive
Bis zum nächsten Morgen können wir in der Zelle braten
Until the next morning, we can stew in a cell
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, das ist wunderschön
Friday night in Frankfurt, it's wonderful
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, darf nie vorüber gehen
Friday night in Frankfurt, must never come to an end
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt, was kann schöner sein
Friday night in Frankfurt, what could be more beautiful
Freitag Nacht in Frankfurt
Friday night in Frankfurt
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