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".
Nemm mich met
BAP Lyrics
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The lyrics to BAP's song "Nemm mich met" describe the feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed by one's own thoughts and surroundings. The singer feels like they are going through the motions of life without any sense of purpose or direction, pretending to be okay when they feel empty inside. They are desperate for something to break them out of their cycle of despair and offer them a glimmer of hope. In the end, they yearn to be taken away to a place where they can escape the pressures of society and heal from their emotional wounds.
The song's lyrics have a relatable theme of feeling lost and aimless in life, and the desire for escape from one's problems. The use of metaphors such as "building barricades and sandcastles out of worries" and "digging a trench with a crooked smile" adds to the song's vivid imagery. The repeated refrain of "Nemm mich met" ("Take me with you") creates a sense of urgency and longing, emphasizing the singer's desire for change.
Interestingly, "Nemm mich met" was written and performed in the Cologne dialect of the German language, which sets it apart from other popular German songs. The song was released in 1991 as part of BAP's album "X für e U." and quickly became a hit in Germany. The band is known for their socially conscious lyrics and blending rock music with elements of traditional Cologne Carnival songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick paar Daach renn ich nur noch römm, hypnotisiert vun dämm, wat öm mich römm all affläuf.
For a few days now, I've been running around aimlessly, mesmerized by everything that's happening around me.
Ich krieje nix mieh op de Reih, doch dunn als ob, weil mir't durchhänge keiner affkäuf.
I can't seem to get anything done, but I pretend to be productive because no one else will understand my struggles.
Ich spill die Roll, die ich anscheinend spille soll, nur janz deef drinne jährt et wigger, weed zo Ekel vüür mir selvs, dann mööch ich schreie, laut un endlos lang, doch fing - wie immer - ene Grund, et nit ze dunn, ich benn wohl bloß ze bang.
I play the role that's expected of me, but deep down it feels more and more disgusting, and I want to scream endlessly. But as always, I can't find the courage to do so, and I realize that I'm just too afraid.
Stattdessen fress ich en mich renn, bau Barrikade un Sandburje uss Bedenken.
Instead, I bottle up my emotions and build mental barriers for myself.
Ich graav mir't Kreechsbeil uss un widder enn - janz heimlich - weil ich mich nit jähn selvs kränke, denk hin un her un ich föhl mich unendlich leer, bess ich irgendwo jet Blaues sinn, ne Lichtblick oder zwei, do mich durchschaus, mir wo't langjonn künnt zeichs, weil do die Landkaat bess dä Schlössel häss, dä mich vun mir befreit.
I dig out my emotional pain in secret, because I don't want to hurt myself. I think and think until I feel completely empty, hoping to find something blue or a glimmer of hope that will guide me towards a key that will set me free from myself.
Nemm mich met, einfach met, irjendwohin, wohin weiß ich nit. Nemm mich met, nemm mich met, zeich se mir, falls et en Richtung jitt. Nemm mich met - Nemm mich met.
Take me with you, anywhere, I don't know where. Take me with you, show me the way if there is one. Take me with you - take me with you.
Kumm lommer flüchte, nit op Ecke stonn, op Wunder waade, bess mer alt un grau sinn, weg vun Jerüchte, Stammdesch, Märsche, Minsche, die jeföhllos, doch jenau sinn.
Let's run away, not standing on street corners, waiting for miracles until we're old and gray. Away from rumors, customs, marches, and people who are heartless and precise.
Kumm les uns uss der Hand, do steht wo, wie, vüür allem wann et lossjeht, russ uss dä Startlöcher, die ald lang jejraave sinn, wo ich drinn hocke un ming Leeder sing un Wööder sammle un verjammle, nemm mich met, oh, nemm mich met dohin.
Let's take control, there's information available about when things happen, how, and most importantly - why. Let's leave the starting blocks that have been abandoned, where I sit and sing my songs, collect and hoard words. Take me with you, oh, take me there.
Kumm, mir wollen uns verstecke, uns die Wunde lecke, die noch nit vernarbt sinn, Oreganoblöte plöcke, Stein vun weise Männer sööcke, die verarmt sinn, en ner Mondstrooß schwemme, bei Minsche noh dänne nie en Strooß benannt weed - nie - jeschweije denn en Stadt, die trotzdämm wunschlos sinn un nit bloß satt.
Come, let's hide and lick our wounds that haven't healed yet. Let's pick oregano flowers, search for wise men's stones that are poor. Let's float in a lunar street where there is no other named after it, except a city that is wishless and not just content.
Su nüdisch wie em Aurebleck hann ich e Luffschloß lang nimieh jehatt.
I haven't had a castle in the air as lonely as the hour of twilight for a long time.
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SteveGoodness
Hier ist einer von "den anderen"- die Platten von BAP und die Texte von W.N. haben meine Kindheit nachhaltig beeinflusst. Die "warmen Worte" als Zugabe in booklet-Form jeder BAP-LP waren für mich wichtiger als alle Ratschläge meiner Eltern, Lehrer oder was auch immer. Danke BAP, DANKE W.N. für diese grossartige Zeit die mich zu dem reifen Menschen gemacht hat der ich heute bin. Danke, Danke.
Peter Schuettler
Habe die Band zwischen 1981 - 1986 zehn mal Live erlebt, 3 Stunden waren das Minimum..... Die waren damals mit vollstem Herzen dabei, unvergesslich geile Auftritte.
Peter Girmscheid
Bap Anfang der 80er Supertexte, Supermusik und Top Konzerte. Unvergesslich. Ich bedauere den Abgang des Majors. Danach hat sich der musikalische Stil von BAP verändert.
TCB 456
Wahnsinnszeit damals 1983...gerade 18 und die erste große Liebe erlebt...und immer dabei die Lieder von BAP.
Volker Merkens
bei den alten Songs kriege ich immer noch Gänsehaut .... war ne geile Zeit und man hatte immer 180 bar auf`m Kessel ;-)
Bernd Storz
Ohne Major hat BAP irgendwie seine Seele verloren.
Helge Salbrechter
Die Musik hat nicht nur damals Spass gemacht.Ist noch immer so wenn Du die Band Live auf der Bühne hörst. BAP Live sind das GRÖßTE
Mattes B
Die letzten gut 20 Jahre definitiv nicht mehr. Seit der Major weg ist ist BAP ne drittklassige BAP-Coverband die zufällig den original Sänger dabei hat...
YouUse67
Endlos geil. Da war BAP noch BAP
HelMut Scrabble Wüstenbäcker
Unvergessliche Zeit! Danke Wolfgang! Danke BAP!