Berlin
I. D. 4 Windz Lyrics
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From death and havin' fun not to stray
From on the beach the full rocket's from within our reach
It's within our reach
so hang 10 in east berlin,
Hang 10, hang 10, hang 10,
In east berlin (x2)
blubber in the water it's gonna kill you
No you can't fight back boys that just won't do,
No so dark out but you gotta keep the beat,
Keep the beat
so hang 10 in east berlin,
Hang 10, hand 10, hang 10,
In east berlin (x3)
The song "Berlin" by I. D. 4 Windz is a unique blend of surf rock, punk, and rap. The song opens with the lyrics "Said I was goin' to matangna right away / From death and havin' fun not to stray," which could be interpreted as the artist's defiance against the expectations of conformity and his desire to do things his way. He then goes on to say that "from on the beach the full rocket's from within our reach / It's within our reach," which could be seen as a metaphor for his aspirations and ambitions, which he feels are within his grasp.
The chorus of the song, "Hang 10 in east berlin," is repeated throughout and is evocative of the surfer culture of the 1960s, combining that with the political and social upheaval that came with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The artist is urging the listener to hang ten (a surfing term that means riding the wave with all ten toes hanging off the board's edge) and maintain their rhythm, despite the blubber in the water that could kill them. The 'blubber' could refer to the toxic ideologies or corrupt systems that could derail us, but instead of fighting back, we must keep our beat, stay true to our own path, and overcome.
Overall, "Berlin" is a subversive and thought-provoking song that speaks to the human desire to break free from expectations, be independent, and follow one's own path.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I was goin' to matangna right away
I announced my immediate departure for Matangna
From death and havin' fun not to stray
I insist that I do not want to move away from the options of dying and enjoying myself
From on the beach the full rocket's from within our reach
We have access to the full power of the rocket from the beach
It's within our reach
We have the ability to reach it
so hang 10 in east berlin,
Therefore, let's surf with all ten toes in East Berlin
Hang 10, hang 10, hang 10,
Jump onto your surfboard with all ten toes, and let's surf
blubber in the water it's gonna kill you
The presence of blubber in the water is dangerous to your life
No you can't fight back boys that just won't do,
You can't struggle because it's futile
No so dark out but you gotta keep the beat,
Although it's very dark, you must maintain the rhythm
Keep the beat
Continue to maintain the rhythm
In east berlin (x3)
Let's surf in East Berlin three times
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