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".
RÄÄts un Links vum Bahndamm
BAP Lyrics
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Dubbelkenn met Fachbooch jetz öm Blickkontakt bemöht
Lesezeichen rinnjelaat. de Brell en et Etui
Tippe op Vertreter un luhr fott Nä hück nit mieh
Drusse weet Deutschland wach un unger jedem Daach
Heiß et jetz, he'n dä Stund
Ring frei - die nähxte Rund
Registrierte, glattrasierte Schweiger zur U-Bahn
Zeidunge met News vun jestern, hück schon övverhollt
Zochkellner, bring Kaffee - lauwärm, och ejal wat soll't?
Ich wööhr noch jähn bei dir, uns Naach jing nur bess vier
Mir hatte kei Aug zo, dä Jrund dafür woors du
Ich sinn dich, wie du vüür mir em Bett sitz
Un leis "Dat wohr't wohl!?" sähß
Dä Rest Kääz ussblööhß, dich zur Wand wegdrieß,
Sinn dich rääts un links vum Bahndamm
Jestern öm die Zick, do wahre mir'ns noch unbekannt,
Nur affjestürzte Ikarusse, dausendfach verbrannt.
Wetten? Wenn du dat Leed hührs, denks du "na ja"un grins,
Weil't en Naach bliev, die niemohls em Alltagsmüll versink
Ich sinn dich, wie du vüür mir em Bett sitz
Un leis "Dat wohr't wohl!?
Dä Rest Kääz ussblööhß, dich zur Wand wegdrieß
Sinn dich rääts un links vum Bahndamm
Friedhöff, Hingerhöff un Bahnhöff, wo dä Zoch nit hält
Wohnblocks, Industriejebiete - ne Kettehung dä bellt
Tierasyle, Schreberjääde, Kathedrahle, Puffs
Penner unger Brücke, die erdraaren et em Suff
Drusse weet Deutschland wach un unger jedem Daach
heiß et jetz, he'n dä Stund
Ring frei die nähxte Rund
The lyrics to Bap's "Rääts Un Links Vum Bahndamm" paint a vivid picture of everyday life near a train track. The song opens with a description of how nature thrives on either side of the rails, with wild plants like "Jestrüpp un Jinster" blooming. The singer then switches to the mundane but necessary task of using a bookmark in a book and storing an umbrella in an etui. The lyrics then mention businessmen checking their phones and boarding the subway with a newspaper filled with yesterday's news. Despite the routine of everyday life in this setting, the lyrics hint at a sense of longing and memory, with the singer thinking back to a past lover and imagining their presence in their bed.
As the song reaches its climax, it brings up heavier themes like the aftermath of a tragic event where thousands of people lost their lives. Despite the dark themes, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer imagining that somehow, this moment of reflection and appreciation for the beauty of life around us will continue.
Line by Line Meaning
Rääts un links vum Bahndamm wähß Jestrüpp un Jinster blöht
Weeds and shrubs bloom on the right and left of the railway track
Dubbelkenn met Fachbooch jetz öm Blickkontakt bemöht
Double chin with a reference book now tries to make eye contact
Lesezeichen rinnjelaat. de Brell en et Etui
Inserting a bookmark. The umbrella is in the case.
Tippe op Vertreter un luhr fott Nä hück nit mieh
Typing on representatives and looking away. Not anymore today.
Drusse weet Deutschland wach un unger jedem Daach
Outside, Germany is awake and under every day
Heiß et jetz, he'n dä Stund
It's hot now, it's time
Ring frei - die nähxte Rund
Ring free - the next round
Rääts un links vum Bahndamm jonn die Radiowecker ah
To the right and left of the railway track, the radio alarm clocks go off
Registrierte, glattrasierte Schweiger zur U-Bahn
Registered, clean-shaven people heading to the subway
Zeidunge met News vun jestern, hück schon övverhollt
Newspapers with news from yesterday already outdated today
Zochkellner, bring Kaffee - lauwärm, och ejal wat soll't?
Train waiter, bring coffee - lukewarm, doesn't matter
Ich wööhr noch jähn bei dir, uns Naach jing nur bess vier
I was still with you, our night lasted only until four
Mir hatte kei Aug zo, dä Jrund dafür woors du
I had no eyes, the reason for that was you
Ich sinn dich, wie du vüür mir em Bett sitz
I see you, as you sit in front of me in bed
Un leis "Dat wohr't wohl!?
And softly say, "That was it, right?
Dä Rest Kääz ussblööhß, dich zur Wand wegdrieß
The rest of the cheese blows out, you turn towards the wall
Sinn dich rääts un links vum Bahndamm
I see you right and left of the railway track
Jestern öm die Zick, do wahre mir'ns noch unbekannt
Yesterday at this time, we were still unknown to each other
Nur affjestürzte Ikarusse, dausendfach verbrannt
Only fallen Icarus, burned thousands of times
Wetten? Wenn du dat Leed hührs, denks du "na ja"un grins,
Bet? When you hear this song, you think "well" and smile
Weil't en Naach bliev, die niemohls em Alltagsmüll versink
Because it remains a night that never sinks into everyday garbage
Friedhöff, Hingerhöff un Bahnhöff, wo dä Zoch nit hält
Cemeteries, backyards, and train stations where the train does not stop
Wohnblocks, Industriejebiete - ne Kettehung dä bellt
Residential blocks, industrial areas - a chain dog barks
Tierasyle, Schreberjääde, Kathedrahle, Puffs
Animal shelters, allotment gardens, cathedrals, brothels
Penner unger Brücke, die erdraaren et em Suff
Bums under bridges, who drown themselves in the booze
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KLAUS HEUSER, WOLFGANG NIEDECKEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Musiksender
Die wohl beste Version von diesem Lied! Schmal hat seine Percussions bei dem Lied ja immer wieder anders eingesetzt - hier passt es perfekt!
in Frankfurt zuhause
Majjjjooooooooooor 💞at his very best! Wolfgang mit einem mehr als eindeutigem Text.... und dann der Blick 💞Schmal hat echt ein verdammt gutes Gefühl bei dem Stück - gibt alles . Ich war in St. Wendel dabei
Aleminated
Eine der geilsten Bands von Deutschland....
schwejk23
was war das einst für eine großartige band?! "Major" ist einer der verdamp besten gitarristen, die ich je gehört habe. und - ich bin selber gitarrero und weiß, was dazu gehört :-)
Mike Hike
absolut !!! habe öfters bedauert, dass die beiden nie mehr zusammengefunden haben.
Andreas Lakoma
geniale Version
Marcus Junge
Major in Bestform 👌🏼
Olaf Müller
Seufz.....das waren noch Zeiten.
Felix Schoenfelder
Major sieht da aus wie guildo Horn mit 50😂