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.
Selina
Bushido Lyrics
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Ey, Selina das hier wird mein allerletzter Brief
Ja ich weiß, mein Verhalten war echt mies
Wir hatten beide diesen Traum, vereint sein
Doch unterschieden hat uns leider unser Lifestyle
Ich war ein Drecks-Kanake der sein Geld gemacht hat
Und genau das hatten deine Eltern längst satt
Sie wollten keinen am Tisch, der mit Drogen dealt
Und hier am Block guckt keiner auf die Tischmanieren
Deinem Vater war ich scheiß egal und deshalb wollt' er mich blamieren
Ich vermiss' dich so, vermiss die schöne Zeit
Vermiss das Kiffen Baby und auch die Vögelei
Playstation und Ratten
Mehr konnt' ich dir nicht bieten
Deine Eltern war'n mit diesem Jungen nicht zufrieden
Es ist traurig
Ich fühl' mich innerlich so leer (so leer)
Schau' mich an es ist immer noch so schwer
Lieber Gott (lieber Gott), kannst du mir sagen warum wollte sie nur gehen?
Ich wart' so lang bis sich der Zeiger nicht mehr dreht
Ja warum wach ich nachts auf und schreibe Lieder?
Es ist wegen Selina, bitte lieber Gott (lieber Gott)
Kannst du mir sagen warum hab' ich sie verloren?
Sag' warum ist mein Herz schon wieder tief-gefroren?
Ja warum wach' ich nachts auf und schreie wieder?
Es ist wegen Selina (Selina)
Weißt du noch im Wohnzimmer auf diesem scheißteuren Teppich
Der Sex und ich dachte er wird dreckig
Plötzlich ging die Türe auf und sie stand da
Uns war's scheiß-egal denn wir beide waren uns nah
Keiner konnte uns was mir fehlt die Zeit so sehr
Öffne mein Herz und du siehst es ist einfach leer
Bin geschwächt und allein
Ich will nicht lächerlich scheinen
Ein echter Mann gibt doch zu das er mal nächtelang weint
Schau' mich an siehst du was aus mir wird
Was aus mir wird, was der Hass jetzt bewirkt, es tut weh
Wenn mich deine Mutter einfach wegschickt
Seh' dich am Fenster und dein blick sagt vergess' mich
Trauer, Hass, Schmerz und das Leid
Gib mir jedes mal einen Cent und ich wär' schon längst reich
Selina, das hier wird mein aller letzter Brief
Mein Herz du kannst es behalten, Rest in peace
Lieber Gott (lieber Gott), kannst du mir sagen warum wollte sie nur gehen?
Ich wart' so lang bis sich der Zeiger nicht mehr dreht
Ja warum wach ich nachts auf und schreibe Lieder?
Es ist wegen Selina, bitte lieber Gott (lieber Gott)
Kannst du mir sagen warum hab' ich sie verloren?
Sag' warum ist mein Herz schon wieder tief-gefroren?
Ja warum wach' ich nachts auf und schreie wieder?
Es ist wegen Selina (Selina)
Es tut weh
Mit anzusehen ja wie alles hier kaputt geht
Mit anzusehen wie wir langsam vor dem Schluss stehen
Mit anzusehen das hier alles Illusion war
Doch sie war so nah
Aber es tut weh
Mit anzusehen ja wie alles hier kaputt geht
Mit anzusehen wie wir langsam vor dem Schluss stehen
Mit anzusehen das hier alles Illusion war
Doch sie war so nah
Lieber Gott (lieber Gott), kannst du mir sagen warum wollte sie nur gehen?
Ich wart' so lang bis sich der Zeiger nicht mehr dreht
Ja warum wach ich nachts auf und schreibe Lieder?
Es ist wegen Selina, bitte lieber Gott (lieber Gott)
Kannst du mir sagen warum hab' ich sie verloren?
Sag' warum ist mein Herz schon wieder tief-gefroren?
Ja warum wach' ich nachts auf und schreie wieder?
Es ist wegen Selina (Selina)
The Bushido song "Selina" is a heart-wrenching tribute to lost love. The song begins with a sense of remorse as Bushido acknowledges in the first verse that his behavior was not appropriate and he knows that he is responsible for the breakdown of their relationship. However, he laments that the differences in their lifestyles, specifically his shady dealings and her parents' disapproval of him, played a huge role in their breakup. Even though they shared a dream of being together, their conflicting lifestyles eventually tore them apart. He misses her terribly, reminiscing about their time together spent smoking weed, playing PlayStation, and having sex on her parents' plush carpet, in spite of the risk of getting caught. As the song progresses, Bushido shares his pain and despair, longing to understand why Selina chose to leave him. His heart is frozen in grief, and he spends his nights writing songs about her and crying.
Bushido's "Selina" is a raw and emotional track that captures the agony of lost love. It's about how the choices we make can either bring us closer to our dreams or tear us apart. It also touches on the power of societal expectations, parental pressure and how they can shape our lives and emotions. Bushido bares his soul in the song, making it relatable for anyone who has lost someone they cherished deeply. The song teaches us that, no matter how much pain we feel or how much we lament, life goes on.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, Selina das hier wird mein allerletzter Brief
The singer addresses Selina and tells her that this letter will be the last one he writes to her.
Ja ich weiß, mein Verhalten war echt mies
The singer admits to Selina that his behavior towards her was bad and he knows it.
Wir hatten beide diesen Traum, vereint sein
The singer and Selina both shared the dream of being together.
Doch unterschieden hat uns leider unser Lifestyle
The artist and Selina were divided by their different lifestyles.
Ich war ein Drecks-Kanake der sein Geld gemacht hat
The artist refers to himself derogatorily as a lowlife who made money in a questionable way.
Und genau das hatten deine Eltern längst satt
Selina's parents were already fed up with the singer's lifestyle.
Sie wollten keinen am Tisch, der mit Drogen dealt
Selina's parents did not want someone who deals with drugs to be at their table.
Der Traum vom Schwiegersohn, wie soll er sein? So wie sie
Selina's parents' ideal son-in-law should be like them.
Und hier am Block guckt keiner auf die Tischmanieren
On the artist's block, no one cares about table manners.
Deinem Vater war ich scheiß egal und deshalb wollt' er mich blamieren
Selina's father did not care about the artist and therefore wanted to embarrass him.
Ich vermiss' dich so, vermiss die schöne Zeit
The singer misses Selina and the good times they had together.
Vermiss das Kiffen Baby und auch die Vögelei
The artist misses smoking weed and having sex with Selina.
Playstation und Ratten, Mehr konnt' ich dir nicht bieten
The singer admits that he could not offer Selina more than playing video games and owning rats.
Deine Eltern war'n mit diesem Jungen nicht zufrieden
Selina's parents were not satisfied with the singer as their daughter's partner.
Es ist traurig Ich fühl' mich innerlich so leer (so leer)
The situation is sad and the singer feels empty inside.
Schau' mich an es ist immer noch so schwer
The artist finds it difficult to move on from the past.
Lieber Gott (lieber Gott), kannst du mir sagen warum wollte sie nur gehen?
The artist asks God why Selina left him.
Ich wart' so lang bis sich der Zeiger nicht mehr dreht
The singer has been waiting for so long that time has seemingly stopped.
Ja warum wach ich nachts auf und schreibe Lieder?
The singer stays up at night to write songs and think about Selina.
Es ist wegen Selina, bitte lieber Gott (lieber Gott)
The artist attributes his pain and emotions to Selina and asks God to help him.
Kannst du mir sagen warum hab' ich sie verloren?
The artist asks God why he lost Selina.
Sag' warum ist mein Herz schon wieder tief-gefroren?
The artist wonders why he feels emotionally cold and numb.
Ja warum wach' ich nachts auf und schreie wieder?
The singer wakes up at night feeling emotional pain and screams out loud.
Weißt du noch im Wohnzimmer auf diesem scheißteuren Teppich
The artist reminisces about a moment with Selina on an expensive carpet in the living room.
Der Sex und ich dachte er wird dreckig
The singer remembers having sex with Selina on the carpet and thinking it will get dirty.
Plötzlich ging die Türe auf und sie stand da
Suddenly, the door opened and Selina appeared.
Uns war's scheiß-egal denn wir beide waren uns nah
The singer and Selina did not care that someone interrupted them because they were close to each other.
Keiner konnte uns was mir fehlt die Zeit so sehr
No one could stop their love but the artist misses the time they spent together.
Öffne mein Herz und du siehst es ist einfach leer
The artist's heart is empty and he feels no love inside.
Bin geschwächt und allein
The singer is weakened and alone.
Ich will nicht lächerlich scheinen
The singer does not want to appear foolish or ridiculous.
Ein echter Mann gibt doch zu das er mal nächtelang weint
The artist believes that a real man can admit to crying for nights on end.
Schau' mich an siehst du was aus mir wird
The artist calls attention to his current state, implying that it is not good.
Was aus mir wird, was der Hass jetzt bewirkt, es tut weh
The artist reflects on how his hatred towards Selina's parents has affected him and caused him pain.
Wenn mich deine Mutter einfach wegschickt
The singer is hurt by the fact that Selina's mother simply sent him away.
Seh' dich am Fenster und dein blick sagt vergess' mich
The artist looks at Selina through a window and feels like she wants him to forget her.
Trauer, Hass, Schmerz und das Leid
The singer feels sadness, hatred, pain, and sorrow.
Gib mir jedes mal einen Cent und ich wär' schon längst reich
The singer suggests that if he received a penny every time he felt pain, he would be wealthy by now.
Es tut weh
The singer is in pain.
Mit anzusehen ja wie alles hier kaputt geht
The artist watches everything falling apart.
Mit anzusehen wie wir langsam vor dem Schluss stehen
The artist witnesses their relationship coming to an end.
Mit anzusehen das hier alles Illusion war
The singer observes that everything was just an illusion.
Doch sie war so nah
Despite it all, Selina was so close to the singer's heart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Anis Ferchichi, Martin Stock
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DreizehnVierTV
"Keiner konnte uns was, mir fehlt die Zeit so sehr. Öffne mein Herz und du siehst es ist einfach leer."
flixo17
one of the most beautiful Bushido's song. ♥ so love and pain in these words..
Lukas Wiederstein
Wieso können nicht mehr solche Texte kommen ?
Geht einfach unter die Haut....
Mladenius Maximus
I dont understand German but damn this Bushido is awesome singer.Respect
Erdjo Boss
2021 und immer noch geil
Selina Novak
Alter wir haben gescheckt das ihr alle Selina heißt. 😂
MS
Haben wir das?! 🤔
Selina Flechsenberger
Selina Novak hahahaha😂❤️
sxlxnx •-•
Moin 😂😂😂
Selina K.
Schon cool wenn der lieblings rapper ein lied schreibt das so heißt wie ich :PP
Bushido ist der beste <333