Kollegah started rapping in 2004 under his first alias "T.o.n.i."
He released his first mixtape "Zuhältertape Vol. 1" (Zuhälter = german for "pimp") in 2004 for free over the internet which caused a rather great hype in the german underground rap scene. Kollegah fascinated the listeners with lightspeed double or even tripple time rap, incredibly funny and complex punchlines and ruthless drug dealer stories which had never been before in Germany.
He then would start rapping in the german "RBA" (Reimliga Battle Arena, an online platform for german Mcs to battle each other via mp3s) and caused a great hysteria aswell because alot of people could not believe that such a good and verbally gifted player would attend their small community.
In 2005 the "Selfmade Records" Label, home to Artists like Favorite or Shiml signed him and immediately re-released his Zuhältertape as an "X-mas edition" with 6 bonus tracks.
A year after, he released his highly anticipated follow-up mixtape called "Boss der Bosse" (german for boss of the bosses).
2007 finally marked the release of his first Album, "Alphagene" (german for alpha genes) which sold surprisingly well for a purely independently released album, peaking at #51 in the german album charts. The successor "Kollegah" in 2008 even topped this remarkable chart entry with a stunning #17 entry in it's first week.
Es Ist Der Boss
Kollegah Lyrics
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Dear Lord, gib ihm immer Munni für die Uzi
Es ist der Boss, der aus dem Beamer in die Luft schießt (brrr, ey)
Dear Lord, gib ihm immer Munni für die Uzi
Oh-oh-oh
Der Boss (yeah, genau der, ah!)
Verlier' den Fokus nie vom Wesentlichen – me, myself and I (aha)
Sie fragten mich, „Wie könnte man je reich werden von Rap?“
Stapel' ich heut Cash, hat Düsseldorf die Skyline von Manhattan (yeah)
„Boss, Sie sind doch Millionär, vielleicht 'ne Spende für uns?“
Millionär? Ich leb' doch nicht am Existenzminimum (Fotze)
Die Höhe meines Kontostands: endless Money
Sogar wenn ich mal ein Geschäft gegen die Wand fahr', das' wie'n Crash-Tester, Bitch
Das Barockfoyer nach Art des Klassizismus (check)
Und Gardinen niemals ohne Ahornblatt-Bestickung (never)
Aus Marmor angefertigte Statuen des Macs
Das gewältige Gemächt mit 'nem Palmenblatt verdeckt
Du setzt dich vor Gericht ein für Gerechtigkeit, Nutte (check)
Doch betritt der Boss den Saal, kriegst du Gedächtnisverluste (abrupt)
Der King-Shit, der seinesgleichen sucht wie
Will Smith im „I Am Legend“-Movie
Es ist der Boss, der aus dem Beamer in die Luft schießt, yeah, yeah
Dear Lord, gib ihm immer Munni für die Uzi
Es ist der Boss, der aus dem Beamer in die Luft schießt, ey, ey
Dear Lord, gib ihm immer Munni für die Uzi
Yeah! Ey, ich hab' Sluts, die sind heißblütig, Sluts, die sind feinfühlig
Sluts, die sind streitsüchtig, Sluts, die sind leichtfüßig
Sluts, die sind freizügig, jede Menge Sluts
Doch ich hab' nur einen Gesichtsausdruck, Bitch, und der ist gleichgültig
So stabil, ich move keinen Millimeter bei stärkstem Wind
Yeah, Körperbeherrschung wie ein Dschinn
Der dreibeinige G
Der Weltmonarch, der sich Rapper als Leibeinige hielt im steinzeitlichen Stil
Yeah, der motherfucking G
Für das Klären deiner Hoe war mein angespannter Bizeps schon fast die halbe Miete
Ey, wie 28 Riesen für die ahornblattverzierten
Residenzen des Macs in Palmenstrandgebieten
Die Hoe im X6 mit bordeaux-rotem Fischnetz
Wirft mir'n Kuss zu, ich nehm' ihn Volley per Dick-Slap
Nutte, sieh die ice-verzierte Roli glänzen
Ein Zeiger für Sternstunden, einer für Erfolgsmomente
The lyrics to Kollegah's song "Wer der Boss ist" depict a confident and powerful persona, dubbed "the boss," who exudes authority and dominance. The opening lines describe this boss figure shooting into the air from a Beamer car, symbolizing his ability to rise above others. The lyrics further express a sense of entitlement and material wealth, with references to always having money for his Uzi and living a lavish lifestyle.
The song emphasizes the boss's unwavering self-belief and determination to succeed. He dismisses skeptics who question the possibility of making wealth from rap, asserting his ability to accumulate cash and comparing his hometown, Düsseldorf, to Manhattan. The boss rejects requests for donations, emphasizing his millionaire status and implying that he is not obligated to help others.
The lyrics also highlight the boss's opulent taste and extravagant lifestyle. He describes his luxurious surroundings, including a Baroque foyer inspired by classical art. The boss further showcases his power and influence by referencing his ability to cause disruption while still remaining financially stable, likening himself to a crash tester. The mention of statues and their genitalia covered with a palm leaf alludes to his ability to mask his true wealth and maintain an aura of mystery.
In the second verse, the boss boasts about his control over women, using derogatory terms such as "sluts" to depict his sexual conquests. However, he maintains an indifferent facial expression, suggesting emotional detachment and a lack of genuine connection. The lyrics further emphasize his physical strength and stability, describing him as unmoved by external challenges and comparing his body control to that of a genie.
Overall, "Wer der Boss ist" presents an image of an unapologetically dominant and successful individual who thrives on power, material wealth, and control over others.
Line by Line Meaning
Es ist der Boss, der aus dem Beamer in die Luft schießt (brrr, ja)
It is the boss who shoots into the air from the Beamer, expressing dominance and power
Dear Lord, gib ihm immer Munni für die Uzi
Dear Lord, always provide him with money for the Uzi, symbolizing his extravagant lifestyle and ready for any situation
Oh-oh-oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Der Boss (yeah, genau der, ah!)
Referring to himself as the boss, emphasizing his status and authority
Ey, der nie endende Hype, das Siegerlächeln bleibt
The never-ending hype, his winning smile persists, showing his confidence and continued success
Verlier' den Fokus nie vom Wesentlichen – me, myself and I (aha)
Never lose focus on what's important - himself and his own interests above all else
Sie fragten mich, „Wie könnte man je reich werden von Rap?“
They asked me, 'How could one ever become rich from rap?', questioning the possibility of achieving wealth through rap
Stapel' ich heut Cash, hat Düsseldorf die Skyline von Manhattan (yeah)
If I stack cash today, Düsseldorf would have a skyline similar to Manhattan, highlighting his financial success and influence
„Boss, Sie sind doch Millionär, vielleicht 'ne Spende für uns?“
'Boss, you're a millionaire, maybe a donation for us?' - sarcastically dismissing the idea, emphasizing his unwillingness to share his wealth
Millionär? Ich leb' doch nicht am Existenzminimum (Fotze)
Millionaire? I don't live at the bare minimum of existence, expressing his extravagant lifestyle and superiority
Die Höhe meines Kontostands: endless Money
The height of my bank account: endless money, emphasizing his limitless wealth
Sogar wenn ich mal ein Geschäft gegen die Wand fahr', das' wie'n Crash-Tester, Bitch
Even if I fail a business venture, it's like crashing into a wall, just a test, showing his resilience and disregard for failure
Das Barockfoyer nach Art des Klassizismus (check)
The Baroque foyer in the style of classicism, highlighting his taste for luxury and grandeur
Und Gardinen niemals ohne Ahornblatt-Bestickung (never)
And curtains never without maple leaf embroidery, symbolizing his attention to detail and preference for opulence
Aus Marmor angefertigte Statuen des Macs
Statues made of marble depicting himself, showcasing his self-admiration and self-importance
Das gewältige Gemächt mit 'nem Palmenblatt verdeckt
His monumental manhood covered with a palm leaf, a humorous reference to his virility and extravagant lifestyle
Du setzt dich vor Gericht ein für Gerechtigkeit, Nutte (check)
You advocate for justice in court, bitch - mocking those who claim to fight for justice but are insignificant compared to him
Doch betritt der Boss den Saal, kriegst du Gedächtnisverluste (abrupt)
But when the boss enters the room, you experience memory losses, implying the overwhelming presence and impact of his presence
Der King-Shit, der seinesgleichen sucht wie
The king shit that is unparalleled, comparing himself to someone who cannot be matched
Will Smith im „I Am Legend“-Movie
Like Will Smith in the 'I Am Legend' movie, highlighting his dominance and superiority in the rap game
Yeah! Ey, ich hab' Sluts, die sind heißblütig, Sluts, die sind feinfühlig
Yeah! Hey, I have sluts who are passionate, sluts who are sensitive, emphasizing his control and influence over women
Sluts, die sind streitsüchtig, Sluts, die sind leichtfüßig
Sluts who are argumentative, sluts who are light-footed, portraying different characteristics of the women under his influence
Sluts, die sind freizügig, jede Menge Sluts
Sluts who are promiscuous, plenty of sluts, boasting about the number and variety of women he has access to
Doch ich hab' nur einen Gesichtsausdruck, Bitch, und der ist gleichgültig
But I have only one facial expression, bitch, and that is indifference, highlighting his emotional detachment and superiority
So stabil, ich move keinen Millimeter bei stärkstem Wind
So stable, I don't move a millimeter even in the strongest wind, symbolizing his unwavering determination and resilience
Yeah, Körperbeherrschung wie ein Dschinn
Yeah, body control like a genie, illustrating his mastery over himself and his surroundings
Der dreibeinige G
The three-legged G, a play on words referring to both his physical prowess and his status as a dominant figure
Der Weltmonarch, der sich Rapper als Leibeinige hielt im steinzeitlichen Stil
The world monarch who kept rappers as his servants in a prehistoric style, emphasizing his reign and superiority in the rap world
Yeah, der motherfucking G
Yeah, the motherfucking G, asserting his dominance and badass persona
Für das Klären deiner Hoe war mein angespannter Bizeps schon fast die halbe Miete
For handling your hoe, my tensed biceps were almost half the rent, suggesting his physical strength and ability to control women
Ey, wie 28 Riesen für die ahornblattverzierten
Hey, like 28 grand for the maple leaf-adorned, emphasizing the extravagance and premium cost of the items he owns
Residenzen des Macs in Palmenstrandgebieten
Residences of the Macs in palm beach areas, displaying his luxurious and exclusive lifestyle
Die Hoe im X6 mit bordeaux-rotem Fischnetz
The hoe in the X6 with a burgundy fishnet, depicting his control over women and their provocative attire
Wirft mir'n Kuss zu, ich nehm' ihn Volley per Dick-Slap
She blows me a kiss, I catch it with a volley by slapping my dick, portraying his sexual prowess and dominance over women
Nutte, sieh die ice-verzierte Roli glänzen
Bitch, see the ice-adorned Rolex shining, boasting about his expensive and flashy jewelry
Ein Zeiger für Sternstunden, einer für Erfolgsmomente
One hand for special moments, one for moments of success, symbolizing his achievements and high points in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Felix Blume, Johannes Loeffler, Jonathan Kiunke, Mario Skakalo, Philipp Bock
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