Rosa Blau Grün
Die Orsons Lyrics


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Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so

Ich bin Banksy, ich bin Banksy

Ich lebe in der Schwebe, mit eigenem Orbit um mich rum
Auf der ich Dinge ablege, die dann und wann wiederkommen
Im Uhrzeigersinn schreibe ich Unsinn
Da ist keine Kunst drin, weil ich dumm bin
Ich fick mit Kamera im Knopfloch
Ein Straußenweibchen, zu ihr ich sag: "Kopf hoch!"
"Sand im Getriebe" heißt mein erstes Solo-Album in Dropbox
Ich mach meine Dinge langsam ihr Penner
Andere Sitten, andere Länder (Polen)
Plinch ist halt anders als andere Männer
Werft die Zigarren hoch, Guantanamera
Jeder hier hat nur noch ein Leben übrig
Alles andere hat sich hiermit erübrigt
Glaub mir, wenn der Plan aufgeht, bleibt am Ende nur noch B übrig

Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so

Ich bin Banksy, ich bin Banksy

Die Macht ist mit uns - Jedi-Ritter
Vor der Bühne heiße Teenie-Chicks: Babysitter
Chimperator, Universal, wir sind jetzt beim Major, Kinder
Nehmt euch ruhig das größte Spielzeug, Satan zahlt das - Seelenkiller
A&Rs erzählen uns wie der Song zu klingen hat
Affen halten Mund, Augen und Ohren zu, wir geben kein' Fuck
Ich mach auf was ich Bock hab, ich denk einfach für mich selbst
Und was ich denke, find ich geil und das schreib ich in mein' Text
Und 100.000 rappen mit, ich mich muss nicht mal bemüh'n
Denn ich hab Eier und die strahlen in rosa, blau, grün

Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so

Ich bin Banksy, ich bin Banksy

Schau Mann, ich schreib das hier auf einem Cover von der
De:Bug, trink Uranov und Paderborner
Hab nur Nase im Kopf: Maradona
Ne nur Nase im Kopf: Sarah Conner
Also frag ich lieber Das Bo: "Was los?"
Rap und ich ist so wie Castro und Faschos
Rap und ich ist so wie Taktloss und Maskulin
Was Hipster? Takko, Sakko, Lackschuhe — Russland-Style
Universal-Pop und dennoch Busfahren — geil
Hör meine alte Mucke an
Ich habe hundert Jahre schon keinen Bock auf Doubletime mehr aber muss wohl sein
Yup, und wenn mein Vorschuss so wär
Wie meine Vorschusslorbeer'n
Würde ich mit dem Porsche vorfähr'n
Fahren, fuhren, fickt euch!

Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so

Ich bin Banksy, ich bin Banksy

Ich schwör
Ich werde niemals einen Part anfangen mit "Ich schwör"
Ich hör mir längst nicht mehr zu, ich kann
Mich selbst nicht hör'n wie Ludwig van
U-Bahnen fahr'n durch mein' Kopf
Götter meinen, wir müssen verrückt sein
Spötter meinen, wir öffneten allen ander'n die Türen — yup — Gentleman-Style
Scheiß auf Rap-Songs, ich verwalte jetzt Hedgefonds
Spaß, das ist die Rap-Renaissance, in meinem Kopf drummt ?uestlove - Bam
Jackpot für jedes Restaurant
Mit Rappern in der Speisekarte
Die wir immer wieder beliefern mit diesem einen Part
Die Orsons sind ein trotziges hochbegabtes Kind
Banksy und höchstwahrscheinlich farbenblind

Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so





Ich bin Banksy, ich bin Banksy

Overall Meaning

The song "Rosa Blau Grün" by Die Orsons takes a playful approach to the idea of choice and identity. The chorus repeats the line "Rosa, blau oder grün - ah! C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so," highlighting the idea that regardless of our choices, we are who we are. The character speaking in the verses identifies as Banksy, the famous anonymous street artist who creates thought-provoking and often controversial works. However, while the real Banksy uses his art to make political statements, the Banksy in the song admits to writing nonsense and not being particularly skilled. This creates an interesting juxtaposition as the character tries to be someone he is not, while the chorus reminds us that it ultimately doesn't matter what color we choose to be, we are who we are.


The song also touches on themes of creative expression and commercialization. The character raps about not conforming to the expectations of record label executives and being true to his own voice. He also mentions bus riding and drinking cheap beer, conveying a sense of authenticity and groundedness despite his success. At the same time, he pokes fun at the idea of hedge funds and restaurants using rappers as menu items, suggesting that the commercialization of hip-hop has reached absurd levels.


Line by Line Meaning

Rosa, blau oder grün - ah!
The singer is presenting three different options, without specifying their meaning or context, and expressing excitement or enthusiasm about them.


C (ah) O (ah) - so oder so
The singer adds a cheer, emphasizing that regardless of which option is chosen, they will embrace it and make the best of it.


Ich bin Banksy, ich bin Banksy
The singer identifies themselves as Banksy, a well-known provocative street artist, suggesting that they too are creative and innovative.


Ich lebe in der Schwebe, mit eigenem Orbit um mich rum
The artist describes their detached, isolated, and uncertain existence, imagining themselves as an object suspended in space with a personal gravitational pull.


Auf der ich Dinge ablege, die dann und wann wiederkommen
The artist implies that their personal orbit serves as a storage space for recurring or revisited memories, thoughts, or ideas.


Im Uhrzeigersinn schreibe ich Unsinn
The singer reveals that they often write meaningless or absurd things, possibly referring to their lyrics or artwork, and that they do so in a clockwise direction.


Da ist keine Kunst drin, weil ich dumm bin
The singer undermines their own creativity by admitting that their art lacks merit or value, suggesting that they lack intelligence or talent.


Ich fick mit Kamera im Knopfloch
The artist brags about their sexual exploits, implying that they document them with a hidden camera to show off or enjoy them later.


Ein Straußenweibchen, zu ihr ich sag: "Kopf hoch!"
The artist describes a sexual encounter with an ostrich female, highlighting their dominance or adventurousness, and cheering her on.


"Sand im Getriebe" heißt mein erstes Solo-Album in Dropbox
The artist reveals the title of their first solo album, "Sand in the Gears," which they apparently uploaded to Dropbox, suggesting the digital, DIY nature of their music.


Ich mach meine Dinge langsam ihr Penner
The singer resents being rushed or pressured and asserts their right to take their time and work at their own pace.


Andere Sitten, andere Länder (Polen)
The artist acknowledges cultural differences, citing Poland as an example, and implying that they use their travels as sources of inspiration or insight.


Plinch ist halt anders als andere Männer
The singer praises Plinch, possibly a collaborator or friend, for being unique, distinctive, and not conforming to societal norms or expectations.


Werft die Zigarren hoch, Guantanamera
The singer urges the listeners to celebrate and enjoy life by throwing their cigars in the air and invoking the name of a popular Cuban song, "Guantanamera."


Jeder hier hat nur noch ein Leben übrig
The singer reflects on the transient nature of human existence and emphasizes the importance of making the most of one's remaining life.


Alles andere hat sich hiermit erübrigt
The artist dismisses or invalidates any other concerns or goals, suggesting that living fully in the moment is the only thing that matters.


Glaub mir, wenn der Plan aufgeht, bleibt am Ende nur noch B übrig
The artist predicts that their plan, presumably related to their artistic or career pursuits, will succeed and that only the letter B, possibly symbolic or cryptic, will remain at the end.


Die Macht ist mit uns - Jedi-Ritter
The singer alludes to the Star Wars franchise and identifies themselves and their peers as powerful and skilled warriors who fight for a noble cause.


Vor der Bühne heiße Teenie-Chicks: Babysitter
The singer comments on the attractive, young female fans who attend their concerts and suggests that they serve as babysitters, implying their immaturity or insignificance.


Chimperator, Universal, wir sind jetzt beim Major, Kinder
The artist announces their affiliation with Chimperator and Universal, two record labels, and asserts that they have reached a high level of professional success, calling their listeners "children" condescendingly.


Nehmt euch ruhig das größte Spielzeug, Satan zahlt das - Seelenkiller
The artist encourages their fans to indulge in their wildest dreams or desires, suggesting that the devil will pay for it, and referring to it as a soul-destroying experience.


A&Rs erzählen uns wie der Song zu klingen hat
The artist criticizes the meddling of A&Rs, referring to artists and repertoire representatives, and highlights their attempt to control or influence the creative process.


Affen halten Mund, Augen und Ohren zu, wir geben kein' Fuck
The singer asserts their independence and disregard for authority or criticism, comparing their detractors to monkeys who refuse to listen or speak while themselves expressing a lack of concern.


Ich mach auf was ich Bock hab, ich denk einfach für mich selbst
The artist affirms their autonomy and confidence in pursuing whatever they feel like doing and thinking for themselves, rejecting any external pressure or influence.


Und was ich denke, find ich geil und das schreib ich in mein' Text
The singer justifies their unconventional or controversial ideas and values, arguing that they consider them cool or exciting and expressing a desire to express them in their lyrics or artwork.


Und 100.000 rappen mit, ich mich muss nicht mal bemüh'n
The singer boasts about the popularity and influence of their music, claiming that a hundred thousand people rap along with them without any effort on their part.


Denn ich hab Eier und die strahlen in rosa, blau, grün
The singer asserts their masculinity and courage, asserting that their testicles emit light in the colors pink, blue, and green, possibly alluding to the rainbow flag representing LGBTQ+ pride.


Schau Mann, ich schreib das hier auf einem Cover von der
The artist draws attention to the fact that they are writing or performing at the current moment, implying a live or spontaneous context, and possibly referring to a magazine cover.


De:Bug, trink Uranov und Paderborner
The artist mentions De:Bug, a German magazine focused on electronic music, and two types of alcohol, Uranov and Paderborner, suggesting their affinity for underground or offbeat culture and substances.


Hab nur Nase im Kopf: Maradona
The singer confesses to being fixated on their nose, possibly referring to a drug habit, and references the football legend Diego Maradona, who also had a reputation for substance abuse.


Ne nur Nase im Kopf: Sarah Conner
The singer corrects their previous line by saying that they are focused on their nose, not Maradona, but rather Sarah Connor, a popular German singer known for her R&B and pop hits.


Also frag ich lieber Das Bo: "Was los?"
The artist seeks advice or guidance from Das Bo, a German rapper and producer, by asking them about their current situation or state of mind.


Rap und ich ist so wie Castro und Faschos
The artist draws an unsettling comparison between themselves and two opposing political forces, Fidel Castro of Cuba and fascist regimes, possibly suggesting a sense of polarization or extremism in their views.


Rap und ich ist so wie Taktloss und Maskulin
The artist contrasts their apparent ideological differences with Taktloss and Maskulin, two controversial and influential German rappers, possibly acknowledging their diversity or plurality in the hip-hop scene.


Was Hipster? Takko, Sakko, Lackschuhe — Russland-Style
The singer ridicules the concept of hipsterism, describing it as a fashion trend consisting of cheap clothing and shoes, and giving it a foreign, exotic twist by associating it with Russia.


Universal-Pop und dennoch Busfahren — geil
The artist highlights the contrast between their apparent commercial success with Universal and their modest, everyday lifestyle of riding the bus, expressing satisfaction or pride with both aspects of their life.


Hör meine alte Mucke an
The singer urges their listeners to revisit their old music, perhaps implying that their earlier works had more authenticity or relevance than their newer ones.


Ich habe hundert Jahre schon keinen Bock auf Doubletime mehr aber muss wohl sein
The singer admits to losing interest in performing fast-paced, intricate rhymes, but acknowledging their continued expectation or obligation to do so.


Yup, und wenn mein Vorschuss so wär
The singer introduces a hypothetical scenario, starting a new thought or idea, possibly alluding to their advance payment from their record label or publisher.


Wie meine Vorschusslorbeer'n
The artist compares their potential earnings or success to laurels, symbolizing victory or achievement, suggesting that they have high hopes for their career or art.


Würde ich mit dem Porsche vorfähr'n
The artist imagines themselves driving a Porsche, a luxury sports car often associated with wealth and status, as a reward or symbol of their success.


Fahren, fuhren, fickt euch!
The singer concludes the song on a defiant note, playing with words and grammar, and expressing their resentment or anger towards an unidentified target or audience.




Writer(s): Lukas Michalczyk, Bartosz Nikodemski, Markus Winter Copyright: Edition Chimperator

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Comments from YouTube:

Pariser5

tua ist einer der besten rapper in deutschland ! und er strengt sich nicht mal an

ettloohatnoch2

Das ist die Kunst 😬🤨☝🏻

Mitja Karsten

Mmh

onyxsantus

Danke Orsons! Ihr bringt wieder Liebe in den deutschen Hip Hop! :) Peace!

Markus Lanz

Alter Maeckes und Tua sind so unglaublich geil auf diesem Beat

Clarimort

Wahre Liebe für diese Band!

Anton Hofmann

Tua's part killt wieder alles der Mann hats einfach krass drauf respekt!!

mathilda helen

Letztens mit nem Ohrwurm aufgewacht 🤣 keine Ahnung wo das nach den vielen Jahren kam 😅

Links Gruenversifft

Für mich nach all den Jahren noch immer ein absolutes Lieblingslied! :)

TripInspektor//TEKK

Noch jmd dems so gehr wie mir

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