Bazille
Brings Lyrics
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[Chorus]
x2Mer all sin Kölle, mer sin Bazille
Un uns kriss dunit mih fott
Jäje uns jit
Et uch kein Pille
Denn mer bruche noch mih Pänz
In et Bett, aff noh Huss
Denn mer Kölsche stirve us Drink e Schlückche us'em Rhing
Un du wills he jebore sin
Häs du en Kamell jeleck
Häs du dich uch anjesteck
[Chorus]
x2 Ba - Ba - Bazille x4 In Kölle, in Kölle, jo do sin mer ze Huss
Us Kölle, us Kölle, us Kölle kritt uns keiner russ x2 La la la la la
La la la la la
[Chorus]
x2Jäje uns jit
Et uch kein Pille
Denn Bazillejon nit kapott
[Chorus]
x2Jäje uns jit
Et uch kein Pille
Denn Bazillejon nit kapott
The song "Bazille" by Brings is an ode to the city of Cologne, Germany and its people, who the band refers to as "Bazille." The chorus repeats the message that everyone in Cologne is a "Bazille," which translates roughly to a "rowdy" or someone who doesn't follow the rules. The song celebrates being from Cologne and the community spirit of the city.
The first verse describes various things that are typically associated with Cologne, such as the cathedral and beer. The singer mentions that when the sun shines, the cathedral looks like it's made of gold and the beer flows freely. The lyrics also refer to the girls of Cologne, saying the singer will give them a kiss because "the dear Lord put us here and he did it well; it's a beautiful place." The verse ends with the singer saying that everyone in Cologne has their own language, including phrases like "lick my ass," which the band believes is a mark of a true "Bazille."
The second verse touches on the idea that things aren't always what they seem, and that even though Cologne may appear wealthy and successful, there are still problems and struggles. The singer mentions that the people of Cologne still need to be carefree and have fun, despite any worries they may have. The verse ends with a call to drink from the Rhine river, and the idea that if you were born in Cologne or have spent time living there, you have been "infected" with the spirit of the city and its people.
Line by Line Meaning
Ba - Ba - Bazille x3
The term 'Bazille' is repeated three times to emphasize its significance.
Wenn die Sonn schön schingk is d'r Dom us Jold, suwie dat Bier, dat ihr suffe wollt
When the sun shines brightly, the Cologne Cathedral and beer become golden and appealing to enjoy.
vör der Mädcher säht mer Schüss
Girls make boys nervous.
weil du su flöck wigger küss
Because you kiss so quickly and eagerly.
d'r leeve Jott hät uns he hin jesatz
God has placed us here, where we belong.
dat hät hä jot jemaht, dat is ne schöne Platz
God has made a good decision in placing us in this beautiful place.
hä jov uns uch en eijen Sproch
He also gave us our own language.
"leck ens am Arsch", dat klingk doch jot
Even profanities sound pleasant in the local dialect.
[Chorus] x2 Mer all sin Kölle, mer sin Bazille, Un uns kriss dunit mih fott, Jäje uns jit, Et uch kein Pille, Denn Bazillejon nit kapott
We are all from Cologne and we are special, and even if others criticize us, we will endure and never be destroyed.
Et is nit alles Jold, wat glänz
Appearances can be deceiving.
Denn mer bruche noch mih Pänz
Because we still need to grow and develop.
Denn mer Kölsche stirve us Drink e Schlückche us'em Rhing
Because we Cologne natives live by drinking a sip of the Rhine River.
Un du wills he jebore sin
And if you want to be born here as well.
Häs du en Kamell jeleck
You need to have a good sense of humor.
Häs du dich uch anjesteck
You also need to be infected with the Cologne spirit.
[Chorus] x2
Reiteration of the earlier chorus with the same meaning.
In Kölle, in Kölle, jo do sin mer ze Huss
In Cologne, we feel at home.
Us Kölle, us Kölle, us Kölle kritt uns keiner russ x2
No one can defeat us because of the strength of our Cologne spirit.
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.