Brings is a band from Cologne, Germany which performs most songs in the loc… Read Full Bio ↴Brings is a band from Cologne, Germany which performs most songs in the local dialect of Cologne, Kölsch. Founded in 1991, the group became known to a wider public after the release of the song "Superjeilezick" in 2001, and has since specialized on songs played especially during the Carnival time in Germany.

Stell die Stadt op dr Kopp
Brings Lyrics

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Arsch huh
Zäng ussenander
Arsch huh

Die Stadt, die danz, die Stadt, die laach, su wild un su frei
Un wenn se singk, un wenn se jagt, dann sin mer dobei
Die Stadt, die süff, die Stadt, die friss op Düvel kumm rus
Se biess dir einfach in d'r Hals un saugt dich dann us

Vom Himmel eraff in die Höll, vun Neppes bis rüvver noh Poll

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Die Stadt, die knutsch, die Stadt posiert, wat för 'ne Schuss!
Wenn du di Hätz verlore häs, dann trick se dich us
Die Stadt is Jold, die Stadt is Dreck, kütt nur drop an
Wo du he jebore bis, su fängk et an

Vom Himmel eraff in die Höll, vun Neppes bis rüvver noh Poll

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Die Stadt, die is wild un is frei
Kannst du die Labe, dann bist du dobei (du bist die dobei)
Die Stadt, die is Jold un is Dreck
Hoffnung und Glück
Erst und jetzt stück
Hey Kölle, mir sin die Lück

Arsch huh
Zäng ussenander
Arsch huh

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair

Overall Meaning

The song "Stell die Stadt op dr Kopp" by the Cologne-based band "Brings" celebrates the city of Cologne in Germany, known for its lively and vibrant atmosphere. The song's title means "Turn the City on its Head," and the lyrics encourage people to embrace the free-spirited nature of the city and let loose. The song also recognizes the city's less favorable aspects, such as the dirtiness and chaos, but encourages listeners to embrace them and make the city "fair" again.

The opening lines "Arsch huh, Zäng ussenander" translate to "Ass up, pull your teeth apart." This phrase is a reference to a local slang term in Cologne that means "get ready to party." The song then goes on to describe the energetic and wild atmosphere of the city, highlighting the themes of music and dancing.

The verses of the song describe the city's less desirable attributes, such as its dirtiness and debauchery, but ultimately encourages listeners to embrace these aspects of the city and try to improve it. The chorus repeats the call to "turn the city on its head" and put the music, and oneself, at the center of the party.

Overall, "Stell die Stadt op dr Kopp" is a celebration of the city of Cologne, its lively atmosphere, and free-spirited nature, while also recognizing its less desirable attributes and working towards making it a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

Arsch huh
Let's go, let's do it

Zäng ussenander
Get ready to sing along and unite

Arsch huh
Let's go, let's do it

Die Stadt, die danz, die Stadt, die laach, su wild un su frei
The city dances, laughs, is wild and free

Un wenn se singk, un wenn se jagt, dann sin mer dobei
And when the city sings and rocks, we are in it together

Die Stadt, die süff, die Stadt, die friss op Düvel kumm rus
The city drinks, eats up everything

Se biess dir einfach in d'r Hals un saugt dich dann us
It bites you and sucks you in

Vom Himmel eraff in die Höll, vun Neppes bis rüvver noh Poll
From heaven to hell, from Neppes to Poll

Stell, stell, stell - die Stadt op d'r Kopp
Turn the city upside-down

Drieh, drieh, drieh - die Musik op
Make the music play and turn up the volume

Stell, stell, stell - dich einfach ens quer
Just be different and stand out

Mach, mach, mach - die Stadt wieder fair
Make the city fair again

Die Stadt, die knutsch, die Stadt posiert, wat för 'ne Schuss!
The city kisses, poses, and what a shot!

Wenn du di Hätz verlore häs, dann trick se dich us
If you have lost your heart, it tricks you

Die Stadt is Jold, die Stadt is Dreck, kütt nur drop an
The city is gold, the city is dirt, it's just what it is

Wo du he jebore bis, su fängk et an
Where you were born, it all begins

Die Stadt, die is wild un is frei
The city is wild and free

Kannst du die Labe, dann bist du dobei (du bist die dobei)
If you can handle it, then you're in it together (you are part of it)

Die Stadt, die is Jold un is Dreck
The city is gold and is dirt

Hoffnung und Glück
Hope and happiness

Erst und jetzt stück
Piece of past and present

Hey Kölle, mir sin die Lück
Hey Cologne, we are the gaps