There is more than one artist with this name: a German rapper, a Latin pop … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name: a German rapper, a Latin pop act, a post-punk band and a prog rock band from Australia.

1) German rapper Anis Ferchichi who was born on September 28, 1978 in Bonn. His rap is strongly influenced by French Gangsta Rap. He is also known as Sonny Black.
Early Life:
Bushido has a Tunisian father and a German mother. However, he was raised in Berlin by his mother and never got to know his father.

Musical Career:
In 2000 he began his musical career. He gained recognition through King Orgasmus One and his works on several "I Luv Money Records"-Releases. Soon he released his first tape King Of Kingz. This led to him moving to a new label Aggro Berlin, where he worked with Sido, B-Tight, and Fler. The album was later released on CD in 2003 as King Of Kingz (Digital Remastered) and in 2004 as the King of Kingz 2004 Edition with some remixes. In 2002 he released the legendary milestone underground-album Carlo Cokxxx Nutten under his pseudonym, Sonny Black (arguably in the same manner as Eminem), in which he worked with Fler also known as Frank White.

His first Solo-Album was released in 2003, which is called "Vom Bordstein bis zur Skyline". This album had a lot of good reviews and was titled the first real Gangster Rap album in Germany. It was an enormous success for what was still basically an underground release.

Because of artistic differences regarding his future solo career, he left his label, Aggro Berlin, in the summer of 2004 and was taken under contract by Urban/Universal. In 2004, together with Ilan, he produced a remix of the industrial metal group Rammstein's song Amerika. In October 2004 he released his third album Electro Ghetto which reached number six on the German charts. On April 4, 2005 he released his fourth LP in two and half years, Carlo Cokxxx Nutten II, once again using his alter ego Sonny Black and working with Baba Saad in replacement of Fler.

In the winter of 2004/2005, he played a central role in a dispute with the rapper Eko Fresh and also made the song "FLERräter" against his former colleague at Aggro Berlin Fler (a play on the word Verräter, which means traitor).

Legal trouble found its way into his life following a party in Linz, Austria on July 30th, 2005. Upon discovery that his tyres had been slashed, he and two of his bodyguards were involved in a physical altercation with a 20 year old male, who was left with severe head injuries. Bushido spent 15 days in jail before being released on €100,000 bail. He faces a 3 year sentence if convicted.

On the judgemend day he released his Album "Staatsfeind Nr.1" (Public Enemy Nr. 1).
Most people called his time in jail a big promotion for this Album.

The second sampler ersguterjunge Sampler Vol. 2 - Vendetta was released the 1st of December 2006. It features artists who are signed to his Label ersguterjunge. The only single of the Sampler is called "Vendetta" and features Bushido, Eko Fresh and Chakuza.

In 2007 he won another ECHO-award as best hip hop/rap artist. His albums have earned platinum status in Germany, making him the most successful rapper ever in his homeland.

The album, 7 was released on August 31st, 2007 in Germany. As of August 24th, 7 has already pre-sold 100,000 copies in Germany, making it a gold record.

Bushido released his Biography Bushido on 8 September 2008 and his 8th album Heavy Metal Payback was released on 10 October. The singles are: "Ching Ching" and "Für immer jung" (which features Karel Gott).

Controversy:
Somewhat ironically, Bushido's admirers include both immigrants and extreme right-wing youth, which has drawn caution and criticism in Germany. He is often criticized in the media for his allegedly sexist, nationalist, and racist lyrics and for refusing to reject some of his controversial fans. However, some point to his partial North African ethnicity and collaboration with minority artists, like Azad, Eko Fresh, and Cassandra Steen, as evidence Bushido is not racist.

2) 'Bushido' is the name of a one-shot collaboration between some of the best known singer/songwriters from the current generation of rock singers in Spain. The singers involved in the Bushido project are: Búnbury, Carlos Ann, Shuarma and Mortí. They sat together for a couple of weeks and came out with a collection of pop-rock songs that showcase each of their styles and thematic inclinations.

3)Bushido were an obscure post-punk band from the early 80's similar in style to early Cabaret Voltaire/Eric Random etc.

4) Bushido are a progressive rock, three piece from Melbourne, Australia. They have released 2 EP's entitled 'Last Breath' and 'Mercina'. They play music in a similar vein to other Australian bands such as 'The Butterfly Effect', 'Cog' and 'Karnivool'. They are currently writing songs for their debut album set to be released early 2008.

Das echte Leben
Bushido Lyrics

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Halt mir die Waffe ins Gesicht
Ich hab keine Angst
Ich, komm' vorbei mit Sido 23
Neue Welt wir halten zusammen
Wenn wir wollen bringen wir noch ein Album zusammen
Mit dem Kopf durch die Wand, umdrehen ist out
Bevor ich so lebe wie ein Hund geh ich drauf
Ich wusste schon als Kind es wird nicht besonders leicht

Wir hatten kein Computer oder Mikrofon im Heim
Deine Probleme musst du regeln im Alleingang
Wir zwei brachten unser Leben auf die Leinwand
Setz' dich hin, schnall' dich an, sei dabei
Nein, ich red' nicht weiter um den heißen Brei
Genug Provokation was ich mit dir mach, wenn ich dich seh', wird keine Promoaktion
Das echte Leben wart ihr so nicht gewohnt
Ein Junge von der Straße schafft es hoch auf den Thron
Sie machen alles um endlich den Erfolg zu sehen
Denkst du es ist besser, wenn du mit dem Teufel gehst?
Warte lieber auf den Bus
Ich geh den weg eines Kriegers bis zum Schluss

Was sie reden ist nicht relevant
Keiner braucht mir recht zu geben
Weg des Kriegers
Das hier ist das echte Leben
Ich komm' von ganz unten
Und bin jetzt ganz oben
Ich komponier' ein Lied mit den Banknoten
Ihr seid nicht relevant
Keiner braucht mir recht zu geben
Weg des Kriegers
Das hier ist das echte Leben
Ich komm' von ganz unten
Und bin jetzt ganz oben
Ich komponier' ein Lied mit den Banknoten

Mit den ganz großen gelb und lila
Wir zerstören die heile Welt schon wieder
Das was uns stark macht ist eure Angst
Es wird heiß werden wenn du mit dem Teufel tanzt
Du kannst ja mal versuchen es zu ignorieren
Doch da kannst du noch so viel probieren
Du wirst dieses Spiel verlieren!
Denn wir sind überall im Stadion und im Kuhkaff
Im Fernsehen auf der Leinwand
Im Radio und im Buchfachhandel
Geb' mir diese Welt und ich bums sie
Rapper verdienen ein bisschen Geld seitdem es uns gibt
Doch keiner von denen kommt hier ran
Wenn es mal einer von zehn probiert
Dann macht er sich nur peinlich
Ich mein ich mach was ich tu aus dem Herz raus
Ihr macht was ihr tut weil ihr mehr braucht
Deshalb sieht dein Konto schon wieder so leer aus
Ich hoff' du lernst draus ernsthaft
Und noch ein guter Rat mein Freund: Sei frei!
Und mach es wie wir beide schrei, zwei drei!
Du weißt schon diese beiden Typen aus dem Kino
Die vom Sägeblatt, Sido und Bushido!
Heb die Hände hoch!

Was sie reden ist nicht relevant
Keiner braucht mir recht zu geben
Masken runter!
Das hier ist das echte Leben
Ich komm' von ganz unten
Und bin jetzt ganz oben
Ich komponier' ein Lied mit den Banknoten
Ihr seid nicht relevant
Keiner braucht mir recht zu geben
Masken runter!
Das hier ist das echte Leben
Ich komm' von ganz unten

Und bin jetzt ganz oben
Ich komponier' ein Lied mit den Banknoten

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bushido's song "Das echte Leben" suggest an attitude of fearlessness and tenacity in the face of adversity. The first verse begins with the singer confidently stating that he is not afraid to stare down the barrel of a gun (represented metaphorically as someone holding a gun to his face), as he has come too far to give up now. He is joined by fellow rapper Sido, and together they proclaim their solidarity with each other and their commitment to breaking down barriers and achieving success as a team. The second verse addresses the doubters and naysayers who don't believe in their mission, declaring that they will not be deterred by negativity or criticism, and that they will continue to pursue their goals relentlessly.

The chorus emphasizes their unwavering determination to succeed, regardless of what others may say or think. They have come from humble beginnings and worked their way to the top, and now they are enjoying the rewards of their hard work and perseverance. The bridge of the song takes a more confrontational tone, warning those who would try to stand in their way that they will be met with resistance and ultimately be defeated. Overall, the song exudes an aura of confidence, power, and defiance, portraying the rappers as warriors who will stop at nothing to claim what is rightfully theirs.

Line by Line Meaning

Halt mir die Waffe ins Gesicht
You can hold a gun to my face but I won't be scared.

Ich hab keine Angst
I have no fear.

Ich, komm vorbei mit Sido 23
I'm coming with Sido 23.

Neue Welt wir halten zusammen
We hold together in this new world.

Wenn wir wollen bringen wir noch ein Album zusammen
If we want, we can still make another album together.

Mit dem Kopf durch die Wand, umdrehen ist out
I go through walls with my head, turning back is not an option.

Bevor ich so lebe wie ein Hund geh ich drauf
I would rather die than live like a dog.

Ich wusste schon als Kind es wird nicht besonders leicht
I knew as a child that it would not be easy.

Wir hatten kein Computer oder Mikrofon im Heim
We didn't have a computer or microphone at home.

Deine Probleme musst du regeln im Alleingang
You have to solve your problems alone.

Wir 2 brachten unser Leben auf die Leinwand
We brought our lives to the big screen.

Setz' dich hin, schnall' dich an, sei dabei
Sit down, strap in, and be a part of it.

Nein, ich red' nicht weiter um den heißen Brei
No, I'm not going to beat around the bush.

Genug Provokation was ich mit dir mach wen ich dich seh' wird keine Promoaktion
I've provoked enough, if I have to deal with you, it won't be out of promotion.

Das echte Leben wart ihr so nicht gewohnt
You weren't used to the real life.

Ein Junge von der Straße schafft es hoch auf den Thron
A boy from the street made it to the top.

Sie machen alles um endlich den Erfolg zu sehen
They do everything to finally see success.

Denkst du es ist besser wenn du mit dem Teufel gehst?
Do you think it's better to walk with the devil?

Warte lieber auf den Bus
You'd rather wait for the bus.

Ich geh den weg eines Kriegers bis zum Schluss
I will go the way of a warrior until the end.

Was sie reden ist nicht relevant
What they say is not important.

Keiner braucht mir recht zu geben
No one needs to give me permission.

Weg des Kriegers
The way of the warrior.

Das hier ist das echte Leben
This is the real life.

Ich komm von ganz unten
I come from the very bottom.

Und bin jetzt ganz oben
And now I'm at the very top.

Ich komponier' ein Lied mit den Banknoten
I compose a song with the banknotes.

Mit den ganz großen gelb und lila
With the big ones in yellow and purple.

Wir zerstören die heile Welt schon wieder
We're destroying the perfect world again.

Das was uns stark macht ist eure Angst
What makes us strong is your fear.

Es wird heiß werden wenn du mit dem Teufel tanzt
It'll get hot when you dance with the devil.

Du kannst ja mal versuchen es zu ignorieren
You can try to ignore it.

Doch da kannst du noch so viel probieren
But you can try as much as you want.

Du wirst dieses Spiel verlieren!
You will lose this game!

Denn wir sind überall im Stadion und im Kuhkaff
Because we are everywhere, in the stadium and in the countryside.

Im Fernsehen auf der Leinwand
On TV and on the big screen.

Im Radio und im Buchfachhandel!
On the radio and in the bookstores!

Geb' mir diese Welt und ich bums sie
Give me this world and I'll conquer it.

Rapper verdienen ein bisschen Geld seitdem es uns gibt
Rappers have been earning a bit since we've been here.

Doch keiner von ihnen kommt hier ran
But none of them come here.

Wenn es mal einer von zehn probiert
If one out of ten tries.

Dann macht er sich nur peinlich
Then he'll only embarrass himself.

Ich mein ich mach was ich tu aus dem Herz raus
I mean, I do what I do from the heart.

Ihr macht was ihr tut weil ich mehr braucht
You do what you do because you need more.

Deshalb sieht dein Konto schon wieder so leer aus
That's why your bank account is so empty again.

Ich hoff' du lernst draus ernsthaft
I hope you seriously learn from this.

Und noch ein guter Rat mein Freund: Sei frei!
And here's a good advice, my friend: Be free!

Und mach es wie wir beide schrei, 2 3!
And do it like we do, scream, 2 3!

Du weißt schon diese beiden Typen aus dem Kino
You know those two guys from the cinema.

Die vom Sägeblatt, Sido und Bushido!
The ones with the saw blade, Sido and Bushido!

Heb die Hände hoch!
Put your hands up!

Masken runter!
Masks off!

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anis Ferchichi, Christian Demay, Paul Wuerdig, Stefan Hinterlang

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