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".
Rövver noh Tanger
BAP Lyrics
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The lyrics of BAP’s “Rövver Noh Tanger” is a storytelling song that narrates a journey to Morocco. The song tells the story of the singer, Bess Barcelona, who goes on a two-day journey in January, which seems like a perfect time considering the winter season. However, the trip doesn’t go as planned, and Bess finds herself feeling disconnected and lost. She breaks all connections and goes on a journey towards self-realization. She listens to old songs like “Blood on the Tracks,” and reads books by famous authors like Paul Bowles and Burroughs. Bess decides to head to Tanger via Europe, and as she approaches the Moroccan city, she feels the warmth of the sun in her back. She notices the different things around her, like bullfighting posters, Real Madrid scarfs, coffee, and tapas bars that have aged with time. The weather is not the best, and the radio plays Julio Iglesias' songs. Bess Barcelona nods off under the table, and the clock shows that there are still three hours until her destination.
The song represents a typical travel journey taken to explore and find oneself. It portrays a picture of an individual's inner struggles and the process of overcoming those struggles. The lyrics also showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Tanger through its various cultural highlights.
Line by Line Meaning
Bess Barcelona hätt et ei`ntlich nur jeräänt, kei Wunder`m Januar.
Bess didn't have much going on, no surprise in January.
Zwei Daach nur fahre, tanke, schloofe.
Two days just driving, refueling, and sleeping.
Nit jrooß jejesse, kaum jesproche, zwei Daach nit jekämmp un all Verbindunge für`t Eezte einfach affjebroche,
Not much interaction, barely spoke, two days with no struggles and all connections broken, starting to feel like himself again.
sich langsam widder selvs jespürt, "Blood on the Tracks" jehührt, ahn Delacroix jedaach, ahn Buthe, ahn Matisse, Paul Bowles un Burroughs. Wie alt woor`e, als `e die jelese?
Slowly feeling like himself again, listening to 'Blood on the Tracks', thinking about Delacroix, Buthe, Matisse, Paul Bowles and Burroughs. Wondering how old he was when he read them.
Bess noh Rissani will`e, dissmohl durch et Rif. Et soll jetz jröön sinn, wo`t em Sommer noch ruutbrung jewääse.
Bess wants to go to Rissani, this time through the Rif. It's supposed to be green now, where it was dry in the summer.
Die Naach`s zo koot für`e Hotel, enn vier Stund weed et ald hell.
The nights are too short for a hotel, it's already getting light in four hours.
Noch en koote Naach Europa un dann jeht et rövver noh Tanger un met der Sonn em Rögge drövven ahn Land, do drövven en Tanger.
One more short night in Europe and then it's off to Tangier, arriving with the sun at their backs and seeing Tanger ahead.
Stierkampfplakate, vun Real Madrid`ne Schal, Kaffee un Tapas, die Bar`s met dä Johre zojewahße.
Bullfight posters, a Real Madrid scarf, coffee and tapas, the bars remain the same over the years.
Dä Weet ess schlääsch jelaunt - bei der Ahl wohl normal - em Radio `t Übliche, klingk alles noh Iglesias un unger nem Desch schlööf ene Hungk.
The weather is gloomy, which is normal for this time. The radio plays the usual music, sounding like Iglesias, and a dog sleeps under the table.
Die Uhr meint: Noch drei Stund. Ne Halvmohnd spejelt sich em Meer, en Kölle`s jetz Berufsverkehr
The clock says there are still three hours left. A crescent moon reflects on the sea, Cologne is now in rush hour.
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Torben Saabye
used to hear a lot of BAP back in their yonger days - 80' and 90'. Actually a fantastic band...and I've gotta say taht this is one of their better songs. And you're right a real road song.
Mo Von O
Geiler Song! Wolfgang sieht sooo gut aus! 😍
Lemon Supernova
meisterwerk
Michael Hönsch
Super ! War auch öfters mein Weg nach Marrocco . Kommt mir alles bekannt vor ich war bis Agadir,was war euer Ziel ? Interresiert mich schon lange . Ihr mit Volvo coole Kiste ich war mit Ford Sierra das 1ste mal 2005.
Kriemhild2007
Yeah - Keep on rock 'n op kölsch! Dat ess Lebenserhaltungstherapie!!!
Pedro Fricke
jau wäre mal wieder Zeit.