The band first burst onto the German music scene in 2000 with their hip hop album "Bitte ziehen Sie durch".
"Noch fünf Minuten, Mutti" followed in 2002.
In 2005, Deichkind represented the German state Mecklenburg-West Pomerania in the Bundesvision Song Contest, a Eurovision Song Contest rip-off for German bands. They finished 14th from 15 entries.
MC Malte left the band in the summer of 2005, whereafter the group focused more on a style of music which they describe themselves as techrap (techno/rap).
In 2006 the album "Aufstand in Schlaraffenland" was released and Deichkind made a row of legendary performances at open air festivals in costumes fashioned out of duct tape, foil, flashing lights and inflatable toys. The song "Remmidemmi (Yippie! Yippie! Yeah!)" describes a house party that gets out of control and has become an urban hymn among German party-goers.
One of their most scandalous performances was at the Melt! festival in 2006 where the band spontaneously invited fans to join them on stage. Over 400 people jumped at the chance to party with the band to the song "Remmidemmi" (->youtube).
As of april 2008, Buddy has left the band to embark on a solo career and has been replaced by Ferris Hilton, perhaps better known as Ferris MC.
After the death of band member and producer Sebastian "Sebi" Hackert on Febuary 21st 2009, Deichkind was not sure if they will be able to continue working together. He died at the young age of 32.
But they came back in 2012 with a new release "Befehl Von Ganz Unten". Songs like "Leider Geil (Leider Geil)" und "Bück Dich Hoch" became german chart hits. 3 years later the band released their latest album "Niveau Weshalb Warum"
SAFARI
Deichkind Lyrics
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Live Show, Table Dance, freien Eintritt, 12 hübsche Mädchen.
Sprechen Sie deutsch?
(Philipp)
Türlich
(Türsteher)
Bier oder Cola 10 Mark, mehr brauchen Sie nicht bezahlen. Schauen Sie erstmal rein..
(Philipp)
Was gibt's da für ne Show?
(Türsteher)
Badeshow, Englischshow, Tirolershow, Susi Vom - die Frau mit dem verschiebbaren Unterleib.
Schaut mal rein, gucken kostet nix
The lyrics to Deichkind's song Safari feature a conversation between a doorman and a patron at a live show. The doorman is attempting to entice the patron into coming in by offering free entry, 12 beautiful girls, and a non-stop 1 hour 20 minute show featuring a variety of performances, including a bath show, an English show, a Tiroler show, and Susi Vom - the woman with the movable pelvis. The doorman reassures the patron that all they need to pay for is their beverages, and encourages them to take a look inside.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the exploitation of women in the entertainment industry, particularly in the context of strip clubs and other adult-oriented establishments. The doorman's description of the show is objectifying and dehumanizing, reducing the performers to mere objects for the amusement of the audience. The offer of free entry and the focus on the beauty of the girls is meant to appeal to the patron's baser instincts, encouraging him to indulge in a voyeuristic and potentially exploitative experience. By contrast, the patron's response is subdued, with his simple "Türlich" suggesting a lack of enthusiasm or interest in the doorman's offer.
Line by Line Meaning
(Türsteher)
A club doorman is advertising their establishment, offering live shows, table dances, free entry, and a dozen pretty girls to entice customers. He asks if the potential patron speaks German.
(Philipp)
The person being addressed confirms that they do indeed speak German.
(Türsteher)
The doorman describes the spectacle that awaits those who enter - twelve beautiful nude women on stage, performing non-stop for eighty minutes. For just ten marks, customers can enjoy a beer or cola and watch the show. The doorman encourages Philipp to take a look.
(Philipp)
Philipp asks about the nature of the show, seeking more information before committing to watch it.
(Türsteher)
The doorman lists some of the specific shows that will be performed, including a bath show, an English-speaking show, a Tyrolean show, and one featuring Susi Vom - a woman with a movable pelvis. He reassures Philipp that it won't cost anything to simply have a look.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.