The meaning of their acronymous name differs from source to source. The one that is is currently favored is “Kannibalen in Zivil”(plaincloths cannibals). Other include “Künstler im Zuchthaus”(artists in the penitentiary), stated in earlier songs, and "Kriegsverbrecher in Zwangsjacken" (warcriminals in straight jackets).
They released their first album “DasRapDeutschlandKettensägenMassaker” in 2005 via Royalbunker, a known oldschool underground rap label based in Berlin, credited to have brought Battle rap in germany to a wider audience. One year later the Mixtape “Böhse Enkelz” was released, followed by the new album “Hahnenkampf” in August 2007, both of which were released through Royalbunker as well. In July 2009 they released their fourth album "Sexismus gegen Rechts".
Whirlpool
K.I.Z. Lyrics
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ich sitz in meinem Keller und zähle mein Geld,
ganz schön viel,
so weit kann ich garnicht zählen!
ich pfeiff mir meinen Rechensklaven, und brenn ihm den Dreisatz auf den Bauch,
(yeah)
ohh ich macht jetzt Feierabend!
Hilde is ja auch noch beim Aerobik,
Anscheissen ist ja auch keen fremdgehen,
Du willst also ein Job hier?
Na dann seh ick schwarz
Was kannst'n du eigentlich?
Ah, bleibst wohl beim Hartz
Oh, du hast.. Gute Titten!
Wo kommst du eigentlich urspünglich her?
Ah! Schönes Land!
Bist du rasiert?
Mhhhm!
Bis wie viel kannst'n du zählen?
Oh..
Sag ma: A!
Öhhhhh.. *krächts*..
The lyrics of K.I.Z.'s song Whirlpool are multifaceted and cryptic, and it takes a sharp ear and insight to interpret them accurately. The song's opening lines, which involve the singer counting his money, suggest that he is wealthy and materialistic. However, he does not seem content with his wealth, and his reference to his "Rechensklaven" (i.e., math slaves) and burning the "Dreisatz" (i.e., calculation formula) onto his belly suggest that he is enslaved to his wealth and desperately needs a break. He then tells the listeners to join him in the whirlpool, which is a symbol of luxury and relaxation. This also hints at the singer's hedonistic nature and desire to escape the responsibilities of his wealth.
The second half of the song consists of snarky dialogue between the singer and a potential job applicant. The singer doesn't appear impressed with the applicant's skills, and when he comments on her physical appearance, it comes across as creepy and inappropriate. Additionally, his question about her ability to count seems to mock her, as if to say that she is only valuable as a sexual object rather than a competent employee. The ending of the song, where the singer asks the applicant to say "A," suggests a continuation of his seduction attempts, adding to the overall crassness and objectification present in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
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Sound effect indicating the start of the song.
Ich sitz in meinem Keller und zähle mein Geld, ganz schön viel, so weit kann ich garnicht zählen!
I am in my basement counting my money, which is so plentiful that I cannot even keep track of it all.
Ich pfeiff mir meinen Rechensklaven, und brenn ihm den Dreisatz auf den Bauch, (yeah) ohh ich macht jetzt Feierabend!
I whistle for my math slave and burn the formula on his belly before declaring that it's time to clock off work.
Kinder, ab in den Whirlpool, Hilde is ja auch noch beim Aerobik, Anscheissen ist ja auch keen fremdgehen,
Children, let's go to the whirlpool while Hilde is at aerobics. Cheating doesn't count if we're not really having sex.
Du willst also ein Job hier? Na dann seh ick schwarz Was kannst'n du eigentlich? Ah, bleibst wohl beim Hartz
So you want a job here? I'm not hopeful. What are your skills? I guess you'll just stick to welfare.
Oh, du hast.. Gute Titten! Wo kommst du eigentlich urspünglich her? Ah! Schönes Land! Bist du rasiert? Mhhhm! Bis wie viel kannst'n du zählen? Oh.. Sag ma: A! Öhhhhh.. *krächts*..
Oh, you have nice breasts! Where are you originally from? Ah, what a beautiful country! Are you shaved? Mmm! How high can you count? Oh... Say: A! Uhhhh... *coughs*...
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.