Balkan Beat Box established their own unique sound by fusing the musical styles of Jewish, Mediterranean and Balkan traditions as well as the cultural influences of their home turf of New York City with electronica.
They cite Boban Markovic, Rachid Taha, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Manu Chao, and Charlie Parker amongst their musical influences.
Why?
Balkan Beat Box Lyrics
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Know your leader, who's the feeder
To design your new figure
Go and be the dumb gold digger
To make your leader richer
I had enough of them
Cuz u did what u could
And they are up and leading on again
Come and be the new beginner
He's no loser he's no winner
Not a hero, not an arrow
Got no bow, his mind is not narrow
Cuz there's no border that will be in a freedom of a man
No more soldier on the border
To make a new world order
No more higher on the lower
Don't just hide behind your lawyer
Why you want to be the dumb gold digger
And make your leader richer?
Hey, no, we don't know why
The lyrics to Balkan Beat Box's song Why explore the idea of blind loyalty and blind obedience to leaders without understanding their motives. The song begins with the line "Hey, no, we don't know why," which suggests the confusion and detachment individuals feel towards their leaders. The next few lines highlight how leaders condition the masses to follow them blindly, manipulating individuals to design a new figure and become a gold digger for the leader's benefit. The lyrics also mention how only the leaders are winners in this game, and when individuals do what they can, they find that the leaders are already up and leading again.
The lyrics then shift attention towards being a new beginner and breaking free from blind obedience. The lines "He's no loser he's no winner, not a hero, not an arrow, got no bow, his mind is not narrow," suggest an individual who does not conform to the rules of society and does not allow societal norms to limit his thinking. The lyrics advocate for a world where there are no borders, where individuals are free to think and act independently. The song ends with a call to arms, encouraging individuals not to be a dumb gold digger and hide behind their lawyer, and question their leaders' motives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, no, we don't know why
We admit to not understanding the reasons behind certain actions or beliefs
Know your leader, who's the feeder
Be aware of the person feeding you information or guiding your decisions, especially if they are your leader
To design your new figure
To shape or mold your image or persona, often for personal or political gain
Go and be the dumb gold digger
Submit to a shallow and materialistic lifestyle, solely for financial gain
To make your leader richer
Enriching your leader or those in positions of power without benefiting yourself or your community
I had enough of them
I am fed up with certain individuals or systems
The only winners in this game
The individuals or groups benefiting the most from the current system or situation
Cuz u did what u could
Since you did everything within your ability
And they are up and leading on again
Those in power or advantage continue to maintain control and influence
Come and be the new beginner
Start anew, approach things from a different perspective, or embrace change
He's no loser he's no winner
The individual being referred to is neither a complete failure nor a complete success
Not a hero, not an arrow
This person is not a champion or a weapon, they are not a savior or a threat
Got no bow, his mind is not narrow
This person has no weapon or specific agenda and their mind is open
Cuz there's no border that will be in a freedom of a man
They believe everyone should have the freedom to cross borders and move freely like a human being
No more soldier on the border
They do not want military personnel deployed as guards or enforcers of border policies
To make a new world order
To create a new system or regime of global governance
No more higher on the lower
They reject the notion that certain people or groups are inherently better or more deserving than others
Don't just hide behind your lawyer
Do not use legal loopholes or technicalities as a means of avoiding accountability
Why you want to be the dumb gold digger
Why would you choose to prioritize your own personal gain over your ethics and principles?
And make your leader richer?
Why would you want to enrich your leader or those in power at the expense of others?
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nikolakuzmanic3955
Koliko volim ovaj bend!
@ilhibo
que canción mas buena no se encuentra ni buscándola aquí
@ilhibo
donde consigo la letra???????
@nivpanker
Hey, no, we don’t know why
Know your leader, who’s the feeder
To design your new figure
Go and be the dumb gold digger
To make your leader richer
I had enough of them
The only winners in this game
Cuz u did what u could
And they are up and leading on again
Come and be the new beginner
He’s no loser he’s no winner
Not a hero, not an arrow
Got no bow, his mind is not narrow
Cuz there’s no border that will be in a freedom of a man
No more soldier on the border
To make a new world order
No more higher on the lower
Don’t just hide behind your lawyer
Why you want to be the dumb gold digger
and make your leader richer?
Hey, no, we don’t know why