Stefan Kozalla aka DJ Koze aka Monaco Schranze lives and works in Hamburg … Read Full Bio ↴Stefan Kozalla aka DJ Koze aka Monaco Schranze lives and works in Hamburg as a club DJ, musician (International PONY, Adolf Noise) and remixer for Chicks On Speed, Bob Sinclar, Justus Köhncke and more of the finest German bands and projects and successful producer and KOMPAKT recording artist.

Although DJ Koze has had a taste of pop success with his band Fischmob (straight-up Hip Hop skills, political content, dry humor, crazy spoken samples, prank phone calls, etc...), he’s always been equally interested in experimenting with other forms of electronic music from ambient to break beats to wild sound collages from a myriad of musical genres.

An especially notable voyage in to uncharted musical waters, Adolf Noise (produced and performed by DJ Koze and his buddy Marcnesium) turned many a head around.

Taking the artist into a deeper Electronic direction, “Adolf Noise“ features a far more abstract and unusual use of samples and grooves while keeping the listener on his / her toes by incorporating liberal usage of football commentary, television show snippets, radio plays, and telephone terror with drug-delinquents.

It was this record, that made people, that were normally more into Techno or Electronica, sit up and take notice and it is now these people who are his biggest fans on dance floors between Tokyo and Hamburg - a development of successfully melting a world of musical styles with the power-blending strength of Club Culture.

The year 2002 made DJ Koze the deck wizard of Hamburg trio International Pony, whose debut album 'We Love Music' (Skint/Sony) was received to critical acclaim.

As a live DJ, Koze builds his sets on house and disco tracks and uses his well-honed Hip Hop skills blending it all together in a furious mix, making it seem that the term “House Rocking“ was coined with him in mind.

The readers of Germany’s trend-setting SPEX magazine correctly voted DJ Koze the DJ Of The Years for 1999 - 2004 - a well earned title, playing numerous shows all over the country and in different parts of the world.

Music On My Teeth
DJ Koze Lyrics

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Time is a social institution
And not a physical reality

Honey, honey
Honey, honey
On my nose
On your tears

Honey, honey
Honey, honey
On my nose
On your tears

Sweet, sweet lips
And your swaying hips
Lulling us to sleep

Honey, honey
Honey, honey

On my nose
On your tears

Sweet, sweet baby
Sweet, sweet baby
And your swaying hips
And your swaying hips
And your swaying hips
Sweet, sweet baby
And your swaying hips
And your swaying hips

Rocking us to sleep
Rocking us to sleep
Rocking us to sleep

Listen to the music today children
Daily, every night I had to take the music, 4 hours maybe, that's 12, 14, too long
Bobby, we sells music
Yeah I sell music in the day then I run a beer garden at nights
And I play music from 7:30, wrap after 4, 5, 5:30, 6:30 in the morning
So I'm with it
Look at my teeth
It's the music on it
I live music and I speak music

Music is my occupation
Music on my teeth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Koze's song Music On My Teeth explores the concept of time as a social construct rather than a physical reality. The opening lines suggest that time is something that humans have created as a way of organizing their lives and society, rather than being something that is inherent in the universe. The repetition of the phrase "honey, honey" throughout the song creates a sense of intimacy and sweetness, which is juxtaposed with the idea of tears. The repetition of the phrase "on my nose, on your tears" suggests a close physical connection between two people who are sharing both joy and sadness.

The lyrics of the song also touch on the power of music and its ability to soothe and transport us. The image of "sweet, sweet lips and your swaying hips lulling us to sleep" suggests that music can be a kind of sedative, able to calm and relax even the most restless minds. The repeated phrase "rocking us to sleep" reinforces this idea, suggesting that music has the power to gently ease us into a state of peacefulness and rest.

Line by Line Meaning

Time is a social institution
This line suggests that time is a concept created by human society and is not a tangible, physical thing.

Honey, honey Honey, honey On my nose On your tears Honey, honey Honey, honey On my nose On your tears
These repeating lines accompanied by the image of honey suggest the sweet and sticky nature of love and relationships, with honey on the nose representing a romantic kiss and honey on tears representing a compassionate embrace.

Sweet, sweet lips And your swaying hips Lulling us to sleep Honey, honey Honey, honey On my nose On your tears
This verse continues the theme of love and seduction, with the sweet lips and swaying hips of a lover lulling the singer to sleep. The repetition of the honey imagery emphasizes the sweetness and tenderness of the moment.

Sweet, sweet baby Sweet, sweet baby And your swaying hips And your swaying hips And your swaying hips Sweet, sweet baby And your swaying hips And your swaying hips Rocking us to sleep Rocking us to sleep Rocking us to sleep
These lines continue the image of a lover's seductive movements, with their swaying hips serving as a metaphor for hypnotic rhythm that rocks the artist to sleep. The repetition and emphasis on the word 'baby' suggest an affectionate and familiar relationship between the lovers.

Listen to the music today children Daily, every night I had to take the music, 4 hours maybe, that's 12, 14, too long Bobby, we sells music Yeah I sell music in the day then I run a beer garden at nights And I play music from 7:30, wrap after 4, 5, 5:30, 6:30 in the morning So I'm with it
This verse switches focus from the previous romantic imagery to a conversation about music and work. The artist mentions their long hours playing and selling music, highlighting the lasting impact and importance of music in their life.

Look at my teeth It's the music on it I live music and I speak music Music is my occupation Music on my teeth
The final verse returns to the image of the singer's teeth, which they claim are marked with the essence of music. The repetition of the phrase 'music on my teeth' reinforces the idea that music is a part of their identity and profession, deeply ingrained and impossible to separate from their being.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stefan Kozalla, Jose Gonzalez

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