Gatas Parlament were the first Norwegian rappers to rap in Norwegian. The pioneers of Norwegian Rap, such as Warlocks or A-Team, rapped in English. Gatas Parlament started out in 1993, taking the name Kveldens Høydepunkt (Highlight of the Night). Don Martin did not take to the name, and it was therefore changed. Later, they attended a public speech by Carl I. Hagen, the chairman of the right-wing party Fremskrittspartiet, where they threw eggs and rotten fruit at Hagen. This caused Hagen to comment that gatens parlament ruled the country, and the three rappers stuck with the name (the riksmål-wording of gaten was dropped for gata, more fitting for their sociolect).
The band caused controversy in Norway with their video "Antiamerikansk Dans" (Anti American Dance) together with the Swedish rap artist Promoe. In addition, their website killhim.nu ("Kill him Now"), which put a bounty on the assassination of George W. Bush, caused the American embassy in Norway to react, and the website was subsequently shut down.
Protester!
Gatas Parlament Lyrics
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Per Pål Prillarguri
Produser paroler progressive
Protestskriv penneknekter
Plakater penselsvingere
Predik paks på prekestolen
Prester prostinner
Pavelige prelater
Pip pippiper
Post protestmail PC passere
Protester postmoderne poeter
Palassets posører
Prinsessebarnpappaen
På post
Pensjonerte pantertanter
Pensjonerte pianister
Programledere
Pilletrillere
Polfarere
Pulverhekser
Potetbønder
Pigghåfiskere
Parfymører
Paleontologer
Permitterte prosessoperatører
Platepratere
Parvenyer
Periskopmatroser
Pugg pasifistiske pommes friteser
Pugilister
Pass på palestinere
Pælm pukkstein pønkere
The lyrics of the song "Protester!" by Gatas Parlament are a list of people who are urged to protest against the unjust system. The first word in each line starts with the letter "P," emphasizing the unity of the people and their collective power. The song calls on various groups of society, including the workers, artists, clergy, and retired individuals, to unite and fight against the ruling elite. The references to various professions and social classes serve to highlight the diversity of the people who are affected by the oppressive system and to show that everyone has a role to play in the fight for social justice.
The song is an anthem for social justice and encourages people to raise their voices and demand change. The lyrics urge the listener to take action and protest against the injustices perpetrated by those in power. The inclusion of different groups of people highlights the importance of solidarity and cooperation in the fight against oppression. By calling on people from all walks of life to protest, the song suggests that collective action is the key to bringing about change.
Overall, "Protester!" is a song that emphasizes the importance of collective action and the power of the people to effect change. It is a call to arms for those who are oppressed to unite and demand justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Protester proletarer Protester
Workers! Rise up and protest against the capitalist system!
Per Pål Prillarguri
In the spirit of the Norwegian peasant activist Pål Prillarguri!
Produser paroler progressive
Create progressive slogans!
Protestskriv penneknekter
Write protest letters, you writers!
Plakater penselsvingere
Make posters, you artists!
Predik paks på prekestolen
Preach about justice from the pulpit!
Prester prostinner
Priests and priestesses, join in the protest!
Pavelige prelater
Even the Pope's representatives should stand with the people!
Pinsepastorer
Pentecostal pastors, raise your voice for change!
Pip pippiper
Little bird, chirp along with us!
Post protestmail PC passere
Send protest emails, you computer users!
Protester postmoderne poeter
Postmodern poets, express your dissent!
Palassets posører
The aristocrats who occupy the palace are nothing but showoffs!
Prinsessebarnpappaen
Even the father of a princess's child should fight for the people!
På post
Be vigilant!
Pensjonerte pantertanter
Even the retired ladies who used to be fierce activists should join us!
Pensjonerte pianister
Retired pianists, lend us your ears!
Programledere
TV/radio hosts, start discussing the issues!
Pilletrillere
Don't just push pills - push back against inequality!
Polfarere
Even those who explore the polar regions should care about the fate of the planet!
Pulverhekser
Witches who use powders, we need your magic in this fight!
Potetbønder
Even those who grow potatoes should stand for workers' rights!
Pigghåfiskere
Spikefish hunters, heed our call!
Parfymører
Perfume makers, pay attention to the stink of injustice!
Paleontologer
Paleontologists, discover the bones of systemic oppression!
Permitterte prosessoperatører
Even those who have been laid off should participate in the struggle!
Platepratere
Those who talk about music on TV/radio shows should also talk about politics!
Parvenyer
Up-and-comers, don't just climb the social ladder - shake it up from the top!
Periskopmatroser
Look beyond the horizon, sailors! There's more at stake than just your voyages!
Pugg pasifistiske pommes friteser
Even pacifist French fry makers should fight for a better society!
Pugilister
Boxers, don't just fight for money - fight for justice!
Pass på palestinere
Protect the rights of Palestinians, even if you don't belong to that group!
Pælm pukkstein pønkere
Throw rocks bravely like punk rockers, even if it's a risky move!
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Jon Michlet og Gatas, får nesten ikke bedre kombo i norsk musikk