1. The most popular Co… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three acts called Cochise.
1. The most popular Cochise is Terrell Cox, a Jamaican-American rapper from Palm Bay, FL, United States. His music is a blend of trap, dancehall and cloud rap, showcasing carefree, anime-referencing lyrics over hazy beats. His parents are both Jamaican, and he grew up listening to reggae and playing drums in a church choir. Cochise began rapping in high school, and named himself after the character in the film The Warriors. He uploaded tracks to SoundCloud for several years, and released his first EP, PULP, in 2018, followed by Hijack (produced by Lousho) in 2019. He had his first major success with the singles "Hatchback" and "Redhead" in 2020, which found him adopting a more playful flow and higher-pitched voice than his earlier material. Both songs went viral and attracted the attention of a record label, and he signed with in 2020, making his label debut with the single "Taxin". His major-label debut album, Benbow Crescent, was released in 2021, containing "Hatchback", as well as other heavily streamed singles like "Knicks" and "SANJI". He also collaborated with on the single "Tell Em", which reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum. His second album, The Inspection, was released in 2022.
2. Cochise was also a British rock band, active between 1969 and 1972. The group released three albums: Cochise, Swallow Tales and So Far. Their single 'Love's Made A Fool Of You' entered America's Billboard Hot 100. In the group's line-up was guitarist, Mick Grabham, who - after Cochise's demise - would join Procol Harum.
3. Cochise was also a German band from Dortmund (active: 1979-1988). With their catchy but also political and quite critical folk music with German lyrics they were a popular band amongst supporters of the ecological and peace movement in Germany. Approximately 120,000 copies were sold of their nine albums.
Resolution
Cochise Lyrics
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Ihr Gesetze, die uns knechten soll'n –
Die Gesetze seien künftig nicht beachtet
In Erwägung, dass wir nicht mehr Knecht sein woll'n!
In Erwägung, dass wir hungrig bleiben
Wenn wir dulden, dass ihr uns bestehlt
Wollen wir mal feststell'n, dass nur Fensterscheiben
In Erwägung, dass ihr uns dann eben
Mit Gewehren und Kanonen droht
Haben wir beschlossen, nunmehr schlechtes Leben
Mehr zu fürchten als den Tod!
In Erwägung, dass da Häuser stehen
Während ihr uns ohne Bleibe lasst
Haben wir beschlossen, jetzt dort einzuziehen
Weil es uns in uns'ren Löchern nicht mehr passt!
In Erwägung, es will euch nicht glücken
Uns zu schaffen einen guten Lohn
Übernehmen wir jetzt selber die Fabriken –
In Erwägung, ohne euch reicht's für uns schon!
In Erwägung, dass ihr uns dann eben
Mit Gewehren und Kanonen droht
Haben wir beschlossen, nunmehr schlechtes Leben
Mehr zu fürchten als den Tod!
In Erwägung, dass wir der Regierung
Was sie immer auch verspricht, nicht trau'n
Haben wir beschlossen, unter eig'ner Führung
Uns ein bess'res Leben aufzubau'n!
In Erwägung, ihr hört auf Kanonen –
And're Sprache könnt ihr nicht versteh'n –
Müssen wir dann eben – ja das wird sich lohnen –
Die Kanonen auf euch dreh'n!
The lyrics to Cochise's song "Resolution" are a call to action for those who have been oppressed and held back by societal structures and systems. The singer in the lyrics acknowledges the laws that have been put in place to keep them subservient, but declares that they will no longer be bound by them. They reject the idea of being hungry and destitute while those in power continue to thrive and live in luxury. The singer proclaims that they will take matters into their own hands, even if it means facing death. They are tired of living in squalor and want to take control of their lives and their destiny. They affirm that they will no longer trust the government and will build a better life for themselves.
The song reflects the sentiment of people who are tired of being held back by oppressive structures and are willing to fight for justice, equality, and liberation. It speaks to the idea that change can only come from taking action and challenging the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
In Erwägung unserer Schwäche machtet
Considering our weakness you have enacted
Ihr Gesetze, die uns knechten soll'n –
Laws that oppress and bind us all
Die Gesetze seien künftig nicht beachtet
Henceforth those laws we will not abide
In Erwägung, dass wir nicht mehr Knecht sein woll'n!
Considering we refuse to remain subjugated and confined
In Erwägung, dass wir hungrig bleiben
Considering we shall stay famished
Wenn wir dulden, dass ihr uns bestehlt
If we allow you to rule and dictate
Wollen wir mal feststell'n, dass nur Fensterscheiben
Let us point out that only window panes
Uns vom guten Brote trennen, das uns fehlt!
Separate us from the good bread we seek and yearn
In Erwägung, dass ihr uns dann eben
Considering that you will then
Mit Gewehren und Kanonen droht
Threaten us with guns and cannons, henceforth
Haben wir beschlossen, nunmehr schlechtes Leben
We have resolved, henceforth, that a poor life
Mehr zu fürchten als den Tod!
Is more preferable than death or your strife!
In Erwägung, dass da Häuser stehen
Considering that there are homes and buildings tall
Während ihr uns ohne Bleibe lasst
Whilst homeless, you leave us to fall
Haben wir beschlossen, jetzt dort einzuziehen
We have resolved to move in and occupy them all
Weil es uns in uns'ren Löchern nicht mehr passt!
Since it no longer suits us in our holes so small!
In Erwägung, es will euch nicht glücken
Considering you will not ever succeed
Uns zu schaffen einen guten Lohn
To provide us with a good wage we need
Übernehmen wir jetzt selber die Fabriken –
We'll take over the factories, henceforth our mission
In Erwägung, ohne euch reicht's für uns schon!
Considering without you we'll be self-sufficient on this condition!
In Erwägung, dass ihr uns dann eben
Considering that you will then, once again
Mit Gewehren und Kanonen droht
Threaten us with guns and cannons to haul
Haben wir beschlossen, nunmehr schlechtes Leben
We have resolved, henceforth, that a poor life
Mehr zu fürchten als den Tod!
Is more preferable than death or your strife!
In Erwägung, dass wir der Regierung
Considering our distrust for the government at length
Was sie immer auch verspricht, nicht trau'n
Never believing their assurances or strength
Haben wir beschlossen, unter eig'ner Führung
We have resolved, under our own leadership's instruction
Uns ein bess'res Leben aufzubau'n!
To build ourselves a better life by deduction!
In Erwägung, ihr hört auf Kanonen –
Considering you only listen to the sound
And're Sprache könnt ihr nicht versteh'n –
Of cannons and never hear us on the ground
Müssen wir dann eben – ja das wird sich lohnen –
We must then turn those cannons upside down
Die Kanonen auf euch dreh'n!
And aim those guns at you, with great renown!
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