Callejon was founded in 2002. Their first release was a self-titled demo released in 2003. On 7 May 2005, the band released their EP Chronos. Their debut album, Willkommen im Beerdigungscafé, was released on 7 July 2006. Both albums were released through their label My Favorite Toy Records, which is based in Mainz.
In February 2003, the band went on a three-weeks promotional tour for their album Willkommen im Beerdigungscafé.
In September 2007, they signed a contract with Edition TAKK, a publishing company associated with Sony/ATV Music Publishing Germany. With a tour in winter 2007 the EP Fauler Zauber Dunkelherz was promoted. After that drummer Sven Wasel was replaced by Bodo Stricker.
In May 2008, the band signed a contract with Nuclear Blast. Their label debut Zombieactionhauptquartier contained 13 songs. It was produced by Eike Freese in Hamburg and was published on 28 November 2008. The album features a song "Porn from Spain" with K.I.Z rapping as guest singers.
In March 2010, the band uploaded their third album Videodrom to their Myspace page. It was released on 3 April 2010 and entered the German Media Control Charts at No. 31. The album is inspired by David Cronenberg's film Videodrome.
Their album Blitzkreuz, produced by Colin Richardson, was released in June 2012. A video for the first single "Blitzkreuz" has been released on 12 April. The album contains "Porn from Spain 2", this time additionally to K.I.Z with Mille from Kreator and Sebastian Madsen from Madsen.
With their album Man spricht Deutsch they released an album consisting only of cover versions in January 2013.
In 2015, a new album called Wir sind Angst, this time exclusively with own songs, was released. It contains a song named Dunkelherz, which points back to the 2007 tour.
It was followed by Fandigo, which introduced a change of style. The newer songs contain more synthesized and melodic parts than older ones, the songs became slightly softer whilst maintaining hard riffs.
In succession to Man spricht Deutsch, Callejon released Hartgeld im Club in 2019. It mainly consists of covers of German rap music, although some own songs and features are included. It also contains a third "Porn from Spain"-Song featuring Ice-T and K.I.Z as well.
In May 2020, the band announced a new album entitled "Metropolis", which was released on 28 August 2020. The album was stated to be inspired by Fritz Lang's film of the same name. The first song of the album, also of the same name, was released three months prior on 29 May 2020. Singer BastiBasti directed the accompanying music video. On 31 July, a second single was released titled "Gottficker" with accompanying music video also directed by BastiBasti.
Wherever I May Roam
Callejon Lyrics
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I have stripped of all but pride
so in her I do confide
and she keeps me satisfied
gives me all I need
...and with dust in throat I crave
only knowledge will I save
rover wanderer
nomad vagabond
call me what you will
» but I'll take my time anywhere
» free to speak my mind anywhere
» and I'll redefine anywhere
» anywhere I may roam
» where I lay my head is home
...and the earth becomes my throne
I adapt to the unknown
under wandering stars I've grown
by myself but not alone
I ask no one
...and my ties are severed clean
the less I have the more I gain
off the beaten path I reign
rover wanderer
nomad vagabond
call me what you will
» but I'll take my time anywhere
» free to speak my mind anywhere
» and I'll redefine anywhere
» anywhere I may roam
» where I lay my head is home
» but I'll take my time anywhere
» free to speak my mind anywhere
» and I'll redefine anywhere
» anywhere I may roam
» where I lay my head is home
carved upon my stone
my body lie, but still I roam
wherever I may roam
The song "Wherever I May Roam" by Callejon is about the life of a wanderer who roams wherever they want, with no ties to a particular place or person. The first verse describes the road becoming the wanderer's bride, representing their commitment to a life of wandering and their acceptance of the road as their home. The wanderer takes pride in their lifestyle, having stripped away all material possessions for the freedom to travel and explore the unknown.
The second verse highlights the wanderer's thirst for knowledge, as they crave more than just worldly possessions. They are not bound by societal norms or the pressures to conform to a particular way of life, but instead choose to live as a rover, wanderer, and nomad. The wanderer acknowledges that others may call them what they want, but they are content with their lifestyle and the freedom it brings.
The chorus emphasizes the wanderer's autonomy, as they take their time and speak their mind wherever they go. They are not confined to any one place and are free to redefine themselves and their surroundings at will. The wanderer's only home is where they lay their head, as they have found contentment in a life on the road.
The final lines of the song, "carved upon my stone, my body lie, but still I roam, wherever I may roam," suggest a longing for eternal freedom. Even in death, the wanderer's spirit lives on, roaming the earth without any material attachments.
Overall, "Wherever I May Roam" celebrates the freedom that comes with a life of travel and exploration. The song acknowledges the difficulties and sacrifices that come with this way of life but ultimately suggests that the rewards of living without ties to any particular place or person are worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
...and the road becomes my bride
The road has become the most important thing in the singer's life, and he relies on it to fulfill his needs.
I have stripped of all but pride
The singer has let go of everything except for his pride, which is what he holds onto in order to survive on the road.
so in her I do confide
The singer is now able to trust in the road as a companion and confidant.
and she keeps me satisfied
The singer is fulfilled by his life on the road, and feels content with the road as his constant companion.
gives me all I need
The singer's needs are simple, and the road provides him with everything he requires.
...and with dust in throat I crave
Despite the challenges and hardships he faces, the singer has developed a strong desire for knowledge and experience.
only knowledge will I save
The singer has learned to value knowledge and experiences above physical possessions or material wealth.
to the game you stay a slave
The singer believes that by conforming to a traditional lifestyle, people become trapped in a system that doesn't allow them to truly live or explore.
rover wanderer
The singer identifies himself as someone who constantly moves and navigates unfamiliar places, without a clear destination in mind.
nomad vagabond
The singer is a traveler who doesn't have a permanent home, and doesn't follow societal norms or expectations.
call me what you will
The singer isn't concerned about how others perceive him, and is comfortable with his unconventional lifestyle.
» but I'll take my time anywhere
The singer doesn't feel rushed or pressured to conform to others' expectations, and values the freedom to explore and experience life at his own pace.
» free to speak my mind anywhere
The singer has the liberty to express his opinions and ideas without fear of being judged or censored.
» and I'll redefine anywhere
The singer is always looking for ways to redefine and reinterpret his surroundings and experiences in a way that is meaningful to him.
» anywhere I may roam
No matter where the singer travels or what path he takes in life, he feels that his free spirit allows him to truly call anywhere he ends up his home.
» where I lay my head is home
The singer's way of life is unconventional, and he sees his home as wherever he happens to be, rather than a traditional brick-and-mortar house.
...and the earth becomes my throne
The singer feels a sense of power and majesty over the earth, as he learns to adapt and thrive in different environments.
I adapt to the unknown
The singer is comfortable with uncertainty, and is able to quickly adjust to unfamiliar situations and surroundings.
under wandering stars I've grown
The singer sees the stars as a guiding force in his life, and has grown as a person through his journeys and experiences.
by myself but not alone
The singer is often alone on his travels, but feels that he is never truly lonely because he is a part of the world around him.
I ask no one
The singer is self-sufficient, and doesn't rely on anyone else to help him on his journey.
...and my ties are severed clean
The singer has let go of any connections or attachments to people or places that might hold him back from his journey.
the less I have the more I gain
The singer doesn't value material possessions, and feels that his experiences and knowledge are more valuable than anything he could own.
off the beaten path I reign
The singer is proud to take a path that is less traveled, and feels that he is more in control of his life because of it.
» but I'll take my time anywhere
The singer is determined to move at his own pace, and doesn't feel that he needs to rush or conform to others' expectations.
» free to speak my mind anywhere
The singer values the freedom to express himself and share his ideas openly, no matter where he might be.
» and I'll redefine anywhere
The singer is constantly redefining his experiences and surroundings, and sees the world in a unique way because of it.
» anywhere I may roam
No matter where the singer travels or what he experiences, he feels that he is free to make it his own and truly call it his home.
» where I lay my head is home
The singer sees the concept of home as being wherever he is at the moment, and is comfortable living a life without a traditional home or belongings.
carved upon my stone
The singer sees his life and journey as something that will be remembered, and wants to make a lasting impact on the world.
my body lie, but still I roam
Even after the singer dies, he will live on through the experiences and memories he created during his life's journey.
wherever I may roam
No matter where his journey takes him, the singer will always feel free to explore and make the most of his travels.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scarylaggy
So many people here are just Flaming it because its not a 1:1 cover....
Xogroroth666
People are idiots.
Plain and simple.
Douwe
Callejon has done an awesome job. Greetz von die Niederländen!
Lawrence Mikelbush
super geiles cover, das können die jungs einfach !
eigene songs schreiben aber auch ;)
Michel Sykes
Yay, ich wusste, dass Basti englisch kann! :)
Felipe Castilho
The vocal can't stand quiet in the pauses. "...take my time anywhereAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAfree to speak my mind anywhereAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAand I'll redefine anywhereAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" (but I liked! Great version, not only a cover)
Dagget 10
Pretty good. I mean, it is still classified as "music," right?
Hitler told me that Bush knocked down the towers
Metalcore cover? nice!
Yarden Keller
BEST COVER EVER!
Jo Hannes
Masterpiece!