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".
Wellenreiter
BAP Lyrics
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Höchstens ald ens zweiter oder dritter
Ävver miehßtens nit ens Nummer vier
Läuvs do pausenlos dä Trends wie 'ne Komparse hingerher
Echt, dat dät mich öden un zwar schwer
Wie e Wetterfähnche driehßte dich em Wind
Woher dä jraad weht ess dir ejal
Vun dir selvs blieht kaum jet övvrich, nur op dat wat ahnjesaat
Fährste aff, als bröötste en Schublaad
Wat ess bloß passiert, dat do su mutlos bess
Dat ding Power fott ess
Dat do dich dermaßen selver opjejovven häss
Ratlos römmläuvs wie 'ne Schatten, dä sich kleinmäht wie ne Zwerch,
Der mir vüürkütt, wie 'ne Ohß vüürm Berch
Hühr ens, Wellenreiter, t'ess nit alles Driss
T'süht zwar baal su uss
Doch et künnt sinn dat jenachdem noch jet ze ändre ess
Nur, wie du jetz bess pass du dänne janz prima ent Konzept
Die dich su hann wollte halt als Depp
In BAP's song "Wellenreiter," the lyrics speak to someone who is constantly chasing after the latest trends and struggling to find their own individuality in the process. The singer calls them a "Wellenreiter," or wave-rider, implying that they are just going along with whatever is popular at the moment, without taking the time to consider their own values or beliefs. The singer expresses concern for this person, stating that they seem lost and hopeless, as if they've lost their own sense of power and agency.
The lyrics also suggest that the pressure to conform and fit in with the current trends can be overwhelming and exhausting. The person is portrayed as being constantly on the go, chasing after the next big thing, but never really finding fulfillment or satisfaction in the process. They are compared to a weather vane that is constantly spinning in the wind, never really knowing where they are going or what they truly believe in.
Overall, the lyrics to "Wellenreiter" highlight the importance of staying true to oneself and not getting swept up in the constant push and pull of society's expectations. It is a cautionary tale against allowing others to define you and shape your beliefs, reminding listeners to find their own voice and follow their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
N'abend, Wellenreiter, saach wie jeht et dir?
Greetings, surfer of waves, how are you doing?
Höchstens ald ens zweiter oder dritter
At most, you are only second or third best.
Ävver miehßtens nit ens Nummer vier
But usually not even fourth place.
Läuvs do pausenlos dä Trends wie 'ne Komparse hingerher
Do you constantly follow trends like an extra in a movie?
Echt, dat dät mich öden un zwar schwer
Honestly, that would bore me, and quite heavily at that.
Wie e Wetterfähnche driehßte dich em Wind
You turn like a weather vane in the wind.
Woher dä jraad weht ess dir ejal
It doesn't matter where the wind is coming from for you.
De Haupsaach ess, et ess der neuste Wind
The main thing is, it's the newest wind.
Vun dir selvs blieht kaum jet övvrich, nur op dat wat ahnjesaat
Hardly anything original comes from you, only what has been seen before.
Fährste aff, als bröötste en Schublaad
You're leaving as if you're just a drawer.
Wat ess bloß passiert, dat do su mutlos bess
What happened that you are now so hopeless?
Dat ding Power fott ess
Your power is gone.
Dat do dich dermaßen selver opjejovven häss
That you've so inflated your own ego.
Ratlos römmläuvs wie 'ne Schatten, dä sich kleinmäht wie ne Zwerch
You wander around clueless like a shadow, shrinking like a dwarf.
Der mir vüürkütt, wie 'ne Ohß vüürm Berch
You come across to me like an ox in front of a mountain.
Hühr ens, Wellenreiter, t'ess nit alles Driss
Listen, surfer of waves, it's not all crap.
T'süht zwar baal su uss
It may look that way for now.
Doch et künnt sinn dat jenachdem noch jet ze ändre ess
But it could be that something changes in the future.
Nur, wie du jetz bess pass du dänne janz prima ent Konzept
However, you need to fit into that new concept perfectly.
Die dich su hann wollte halt als Depp
Otherwise, those who wanted to make a fool out of you will still do so.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MANFRED BOECKER, WOLLY BOECKER, STEVE BORG (DE), ALEXANDER BUECHEL, KLAUS HEUSER (BRD 1), HANS WOLLRATH, WOLFGANG NIEDECKEN
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@helgarabenau3107
Passt hervorragend zu unserem ÖR
@marcschon2307
Schön, dass ich 10-12 Auftritte bei denen aufgebaut/abgebaut habe. War super. Mit Wolfgang letzten Spieltag Bundesliga im Radio hören...FC !!!
@evelynpeiffer3950
Nach längerem Aufenthalt in Köln, war so nach diesem Song...
@casaamaril
So ein toller Song
@paulhuet9625
wie ich die Band vermisse :(
@jackyleslesclices6289
Nette Grüsse nach Köln rauf !
@marcelgantenbein2400
Wunderschönen
@willisschlumberger3747
Toller Text
@damianspanehl9327
Mein geliebter Wolfgang,
erst jetzt werden Viele Deine Texte erst ernst genommen werden!
Erst jetzt werden viele Deiner Fans begreifen, wie ernst es Dir immer war, und wie wahrhaftig Deine Posie ist.
@manoftheworld1000
Schon vernommen? Der läßt sich lt. Tucker Carlson heute vom deutschen Staat aus einem Gesamtbudget von 200 Millionen pro Jahr für üble Staatspropaganda bezahlen! Damit zertrampelt er seinen eigenen Song von damals, was für ein trauriger Befund.