1) A rock group from Cologne (Köln), Germany, founded in 1976. Their most outstanding feature has been that all the songs performed by BAP are in Kölsch, the local ripoarian language (or German dialect) spoken in Cologne and its vicinity, which is hardly understood in other parts of Germany. BAP had their greatest successes in the 1980s, when they stormed the national charts with a number of subsequent singles. Their all-time number one is "Verdamp lang her".
During the peace movement in the 80s they played concerts on demonstrations and were dedicated to the disarmament in Germany and Europe.
2) BAP!! (Brigada Anti Polizialak) is an influential Basque Hardcore fusion band. Formed in 1984 and disbanded in 1996, they only released 3 albums partly because the drummer joined Negu Gorriak but achieved the cult band status thanks to their open minded fusion of styles and powerful live performances. Later 3 of the members formed Inoren Ero Ni.
3) BAP. is the stage name of Jakarta-based rapper and producer Kareem Soenharjo. He also goes by the name of Yosugi as a producer, DJ, and the frontman the noise quartet BAPAK. Monkshood, his debut album, celebrated as essential in defining Indonesia's modern hip hop scene. On 12th of November 2021, his latest and sophomore album "MOMO'S MYSTERIOUS SKIN" was released. Later on in 2022, he received an AMI (Anugerah Music Indonesia) award, as the best hip-hop/rapper solo artist for his single namely "SAME SHOES, NO COMPANY".
Ahl Männer Aalglatt
BAP Lyrics
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Ahndächtig vüür Kameras posiere, ennwändig ihßkalt
Ihr Trauer, die duutjeboore, als Kür em Protokoll
Vüürm Festbankett absolviere . Ich weiß wat die soll
Paradeschritt, Marschmusik, schwazz-ruut-jold em Wind
Un platteste Sprüch parat für Opfer, die blind
All vier Johr als Krüzzje brav, vüürdemoskopiert
Ahl Männer, unerbittlich nette ahl Männer
Pathetisch, fett un satt
Ahl Männer, uss em Ei jepellte ahl Männer
Ahlglatt
Schauspieler, dien Schmieretheatern durchfeele, mangels Talente
Konfus met Erdteile jongliere, en Rolle vun Staatspraesidente
Wie Aape, die met jeladne Pistole neujierisch hantiere
Dürfen Viersterne Clowns ihr Rakete als Spillzeuch em All stationiere
Dat hes kei Land mieh, wo beim Barbier Portraits ahn der Wan
Vun Despote, die en Schullklasse Logeplätz hann
Doch immer noch eins, wo ahnbiedernste Böck Järtner sinn
Och wenn se veezisch Johr blööke, dat dat lang nit mieh stemmp
Ahl Männer, unerbittlich nette ahl Männer
Pathetisch, fett un satt
Ahl Männer, uss em Ei jepellte ahl Männer
Ahlglatt
Ahl Männer, unerbittlich nette ahl Männer
Pathetisch, fett un satt
Ahl Männer, uss em Ei jepellte ahl Männer
Ahlglatt
The song "Ahl Männer aalglatt" by German band BAP critiques the political and societal systems in which powerful, well-dressed men put on a show of grief and solidarity for the cameras, while maintaining a calculated, cold demeanor. The lyrics describe these men as dutifully following protocol and participating in parades, marching to the beat of militaristic music and stationed like statues for public adoration. They have pre-planned, insincere phrases at the ready to mollify any perceived victims of their actions. The chorus repeats the phrase "Ahl Männer" several times, their "smooth" appearances and comforting words belying their true intentions and actions.
The second verse of the song discusses actors who, lacking in talent, must take on caricatures of world leaders and try to juggle the tensions of various continents in a performance. The lyrics go on to criticize governments' priorities, where making flashy shows of power and flexing their military might are more important than taking care of their citizens. Despite the passing of time, these powerful men in suits maintain their slick and polished facades, always ready to put on a show when necessary.
Overall, "Ahl Männer aalglatt" is a sharp critique that aims to unveil the insincerity and manipulative nature of certain members of society who are able to maintain their appearance and agendas despite the effects on others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahl Männer, die Hand en Hand, als Denkmal uss Schmalz
Old men, hand in hand, like a monument made of lard
Ahndächtig vüür Kameras posiere, ennwändig ihßkalt
Piously pose for cameras, inwardly cold
Ihr Trauer, die duutjeboore, als Kür em Protokoll
Their grief, a duty in the protocol
Vüürm Festbankett absolviere . Ich weiß wat die soll
Complete before the banquet. I know what it's for
Paradeschritt, Marschmusik, schwazz-ruut-jold em Wind
Parade step, marching music, black-red-gold in the wind
Un platteste Sprüch parat für Opfer, die blind
And the most banal remarks ready for the blind victims
All vier Johr als Krüzzje brav, vüürdemoskopiert
Every four years, obedient as a cross, pre-surveyed
Ihr Stemme en Urne bejraave, demokratisch kaschiert
Their votes in an urn, democratically disguised
Ahl Männer, unerbittlich nette ahl Männer
Old men, relentlessly nice old men
Pathetisch, fett un satt
Pathetic, fat and satisfied
Ahl Männer, uss em Ei jepellte ahl Männer
Old men, hatched from an egg
Ahlglatt
Slick
Schauspieler, dien Schmieretheatern durchfeele, mangels Talente
Actors who work in second-rate theaters due to lack of talent
Konfus met Erdteile jongliere, en Rolle vun Staatspraesidente
Juggling confusely with continents, playing the role of presidents
Wie Aape, die met jeladne Pistole neujierisch hantiere
Like monkeys, jealousy handling loaded pistols
Dürfen Viersterne Clowns ihr Rakete als Spillzeuch em All stationiere
Four-star clowns allowed to station their rockets as toys in space
Dat hes kei Land mieh, wo beim Barbier Portraits ahn der Wan
There's no country anymore, where barbers hang portraits on the wall
Vun Despote, die en Schullklasse Logeplätz hann
Of despots who have seats in a school class loge
Doch immer noch eins, wo ahnbiedernste Böck Järtner sinn
But still one, where most obedient bucks are gardeners
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER BUECHEL, KLAUS HEUSER, WOLFGANG NIEDECKEN
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Marco Bpunkt
Ich liebe das Solo vom Major!!!!!!!!!!!! Steve Borg am Bass.. Effendi an den Keyboards.. das bekomm ich Pipi in den Augen. Ich war damals 3 Jahre alt.. als Kind gab es nur BAP für mich.. und wenn ich heute noch alte BAP Sachen höre, bekomme ich Gänsehaut und feuchte Augen! Weil mich diese Musik immer noch packt und berührt!
Kraxler1
Unvergessen!
marcelo Da Silva Santos
bááh, tri legal...
claymanni
An den Drums sitzt noch Pete King (vormals After The Fire),kurz danach ist er an Hodenkrebs verstorben.
Sylvia Schaible
Hey du hast Recht! lol - ist das hart! Kann mich gar nicht mehr erinnern, dat sie dat bei de Ahlmänner persönlich vorgespielt han!
Leunam Max
BAP = Pãozinho de leite ?
Sung-hyun Park
Ich moechte wissen, wann diese Sendetitel gesendet haette. Besonders moechte ich das Sendedatum wissen.
VXBiker
So geil! Die tanzende Vogelscheuche war das nicht Gloria von T&T? Wie hilflos Frank Elstner da rumläuft. Egal, super geiles Lied. Kann mich so gut an diese zeit erinnern. Danke fürs Posten.
Frank R
Ja die Gloria, cool...
thaika walter
natürlich effendi+christian schneider an den schlüsselbrettern...an den drums: curt cress....der als "aushilfsdrummer" alle breaks im playback richtig positioniert hat...glück für ihn, dass er bei den studioaufnahmen an der schiessbude sass....