Delay was born in Hamburg on 25 August 1976. He attended the bilingual Helene-Lange-Gymnasium from 1986 to 1995. In the 1990s, Delay became known as one third of the pioneering German hip hop group Absolute Beginner. His stage name is a reference to Young Deenay, a pop music act in the 90s: the delay/echo is an important effect in reggae and dancehall music.
Delay's most significant trademark is his somewhat nasal voice. He also frequently changes his stage name depending on his current music style, mood and collaboration partners. Bald, he often wears a hat and sunglasses.
Eimsbush label
In 1997, Delay founded his own record label Eimsbush together with partners from the Hamburg hip-hop scene. The label's main goal was to support and guide fresh underground talents and pave their way into the music business without having them "selling out" to the major labels. The label was initiated by the German hip hop scene while it was going through a boom phase in the mid and late 90s, which led to "every Horst [jerk] being allowed to rap if only he can hold up a mic" (Jan Delay, MTV Germany, 2007). As a result, real talent stepped back for fear of being seen as sellouts by the underground hip-hop scene. The label was shut down in 2003 due to financial reasons and as a result of the "naive idea of just believing in talent outside the mainstream"
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Delay
Studio albums
Searching for the Jan Soul Rebels (2001)
Mercedes Dance (2006)
Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Soul (2009)
Hammer & Michel (2014)
Earth, Wind & Feiern (2021)
St. Pauli
Jan Delay Lyrics
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Die Lichter gehen aus, die Träume an
Doch wer sagt, dass es hier enden muss
Also komm schon, die Nacht ist jung,
Und bis zur Euphorie ist's nur 'n Katzensprung, oh ja
Auf St. Pauli brennt noch Licht
Da ist noch lange noch nicht Schicht
Ham wir allen Grund zum Tanzen
Schlechte Zähne, gute Laune
Oberweite, Unterwelt
Rotes Licht und 'n blaues Auge!
Tja, is' halt kein Streichelzoo,
Also wenn du an zu Leben fängst du weißt schon wo, oh ja
Ja auf St. Pauli brennt noch Licht
Da ist noch lange noch nicht Schicht
Denn im Großen und im Ganzen
Ham wir allen Grund zum Tanzen
Sie kommen um Erinnerungen zu löschen
Die Schönsten aber werden hier geboren
Inmitten von bezaubernden Geschöpfen
Alle von der Sehnsucht hierher getrieben,
Um das Leben und die Liebe zu zelebrieren oh ja
Denn auf St. Pauli brennt noch Licht
Da ist noch lange noch nicht Schicht
Denn im Großen und im Ganzen
Ham wir allen Grund zum Tanzen
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
Lala la
In "St. Pauli," Jan Delay sings about the vibrant nightlife and energy of Hamburg's red-light district, St. Pauli. The song begins with a reference to the end of the broadcast day, but Delay questions whether or not the night needs to end. He encourages listeners to embrace the youthfulness of the night and to experience the euphoria of the moment. Delay affirms that on St. Pauli, there is still light despite the time, and therefore, there is still an opportunity to keep the party going. He cites the alluring qualities of the district, including its seedy reputation and the unpredictability of each night, as reasons to keep living life to the fullest. The chorus is a declaration that St. Pauli still has light and life, and that there is always a reason to dance.
In subsequent verses, Delay introduces a range of characters and circumstances that make St. Pauli unique. He describes the district as a place where individuals with differing backgrounds converge. It is a location where people come to escape their daily lives and to abandon inhibitions. Even though St. Pauli might not be a safe place, it is an opportune place to experience life with all its intensity. The verses aim to characterize the gritty and eccentric qualities of the district and underscore that these attributes make it a place where people can celebrate their deepest desires.
Overall, "St. Pauli" is a vibrant anthem about living in the moment and taking advantage of the experiences that life provides. It reinforces the idea that St. Pauli is a locale where individuals can let loose and be themselves, and it encourages listeners to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Wir nähern uns dem Sendeschluss
We are getting closer to the end of the night, where everything shuts down.
Die Lichter gehen aus, die Träume an
The lights may go out but it's time for dreams to come alive.
Doch wer sagt, dass es hier enden muss
But who says it has to end here?
Also komm schon, die Nacht ist jung,
Come on, the night is young.
Und bis zur Euphorie ist's nur 'n Katzensprung, oh ja
And it's just a hop, skip and jump to euphoria, oh yes.
Auf St. Pauli brennt noch Licht
Lights are still on at St. Pauli.
Da ist noch lange noch nicht Schicht
The party is still going strong, it's not closing time yet.
Denn im Großen und im Ganzen
Because all in all,
Ham wir allen Grund zum Tanzen
We all have a reason to dance.
Schlechte Zähne, gute Laune
Bad teeth, good vibes.
Oberweite, Unterwelt
Big bosom, the underworld.
Rotes Licht und 'n blaues Auge!
Red light and a black eye!
Tja, is' halt kein Streichelzoo,
Well, it's not a petting zoo,
Also wenn du an zu Leben fängst du weißt schon wo, oh ja
So, if you want to live, you know where to go, oh yes.
Sie kommen um Erinnerungen zu löschen
They come to erase memories.
Die Schönsten aber werden hier geboren
But the most beautiful ones are born here.
Inmitten von bezaubernden Geschöpfen
In the midst of alluring creatures.
Alle von der Sehnsucht hierher getrieben,
All driven here by longing,
Um das Leben und die Liebe zu zelebrieren oh ja
To celebrate life and love, oh yes!
Lala la
Lalala
Lala la
Lalala
Lala la
Lalala
Lala la
Lalala
Lala la
Lalala
Lala la
Lalala
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER BUSSE JOST, JONAS LANDERSCHIER, KASPAR WIENS, OLLI WONG LOOMIS GREEN, PHILIPP KACZA, SEBASTIAN JOHN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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