Musical career:
Savas' career began with the recording Warum rappst du? ("Why do you rap?"). He gained attention with controversial lyrics in songs like Schwule Rapper ("Gay Rappers"), LMS (Lutsch mein' Schwanz, "Suck my dick"), and Pimplegioneah. Initially Savas rapped in English in groups like the Basic Elements. He became more successful in bands such as M.O.R. und Westberlin Maskulin together with the underground-rapper Taktloss. In 2001 he left his recording firm Put Da Needle To Da Records and the group M.O.R. itself because of personal and artistic differences.
In 2002 he released his first solo album Der beste Tag meines Lebens (The best day of my life) with his own recording company begun in the same year, Optik Records. He worked with many German and international artists including Azad, Curse, Moses Pelham, Samy Deluxe, RZA, J-Luv, Lumidee, Bligg, Jadakiss, Xavier Naidoo, and Smut Peddlers.
With his recording firm, he sought to build up and promote a number of artists, including for example Eko Fresh whom he discovered. Currently the following artists are under contract: DJ Nicon, Melbeatz, Ercandize, Caput, and Amar. The contract with the rapper SD ended because of musical differences and he left followed by his friend Spontan. At the moment Savas' little brother Sinan is also under contract.
At the end of 2004, Eko Fresh released the song Die Abrechnung in which he dissed Kool Savas. In February 2005, Kool Savas answered with the track Das Urteil ("The judgement"). The track was available for free download on the hip hop website Mzee.com and was accompanied by a video clip that was voted twenty times for first place on the MTV TRL charts.
In March 2005 he participated in an advertising campaign for the animals rights organization PETA in which he spoke against the consumption of meat.
Private life:
As a baby Savas returned to Turkey with his family at one years old. His father was arrested for political activities, forcing his mother to return to Aachen. In 1987 the reunited family moved to Berlin where Savas first came in contact with rap music. In 1997, he acted in the film Geschwister – Kardesler in the role of Ahmed.
He lives with his long-time girlfriend Melbeatz (Melanie) in Heidelberg. The relationship is also one of artistic and business collaboration as she makes many of his beats. They also are both vegetarians. At the end of 2004, there was a rumor that they were no longer together. Savas responded in the song Was hab' ich dir angetan? (What did I do to you?) on the album ONE.
Babanne Skit
Kool Savas Lyrics
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Biz bırakıp İstanbul'dan Ankara'ya geleceğiz, sana sarılıp, bağrıma basıp basıp ağlıyorum
Seni canımdan çok seviyorum. Deden de öyle ben de. "Babaanneciğim niye ağlıyorsun?" dedin
"Sana danamıyo'm. Senden ayrılaca'm diye ağlıyorum." dedim
"Ağlama, ağlama yine gelirsin bir iki ay sonra" dedin
Daha hiç unutmuyo'm o manzarayı
Aman ne tatlı çocuksun, elma yanaklı güzel. Canım benim bi'tanem benim
Unutamadığım hatıralar pek çok yavrum. Güzel oğlum. Allah ömrünü uzun etsin, işin rast gelsin
Bi' de yatarken nasıl dualar ediyo'm: "Yarabbi evlatlarımı torunlarımı sen bütün kötülüklerden koru
Kem esirge, bütün iyilikleri ver. Nazardan koru. Felaketten koru. Trafik kazasından koru
Hayırlı [?] eyle, bol paralar ver" diyo'm
Ne dualar ediyo'm. Hepinize de
Canım, unutamadığım hatıralar pek çok (pek çok, pek çok)
The lyrics to Kool Savas's song "Babanne Skit" depict a nostalgic conversation between the artist and his grandmother. The song begins by the artist reminiscing about his childhood memories, which come alive in his mind. He mentions the intention to leave Istanbul for Ankara and expresses his love for his grandmother. Overwhelmed with emotion, he tells her that he is crying because he cannot bear to be away from her. The grandmother consoles him, assuring him that he will return after a month or two. The artist recalls this scene vividly and praises his grandmother for her beauty and endearingly refers to her as his precious one.
The lyrics continue with the artist expressing his fondness for the countless unforgettable memories and sending well wishes to his children and grandchildren. He mentions that he always prays for them before going to sleep, asking for protection from all harms and disasters, and seeking abundance and prosperity in their lives. The artist emphasizes the importance of his prayers and extends his heartfelt wishes to all.
Overall, the lyrics of "Babanne Skit" portray a deep sense of love, nostalgia, and the artist's connection to his family, particularly his grandmother. It captures the emotions and bond that exist between generations and highlights the significance of familial relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Şimdi çocukluğunundaki hatıralar gözümün önünde canlandı
Now, the memories of your childhood are vividly appearing before my eyes
Biz bırakıp İstanbul'dan Ankara'ya geleceğiz, sana sarılıp, bağrıma basıp basıp ağlıyorum
We will leave Istanbul and come to Ankara, embracing you tightly and crying on your chest
Seni canımdan çok seviyorum. Deden de öyle ben de. 'Babaanneciğim niye ağlıyorsun?' dedin
I love you more than my life. Your grandfather feels the same way, and so do I. 'Grandma, why are you crying?' you asked
'Sana danamıyo'm. Senden ayrılaca'm diye ağlıyorum.' dedim
'I can't bear to be away from you. I'm crying because I'll be leaving you,' I said
'Ağlama, ağlama yine gelirsin bir iki ay sonra' dedin
'Don't cry, don't cry, you will come back again in a month or two,' you said
Daha hiç unutmuyo'm o manzarayı
I still remember that scene vividly
Aman ne tatlı çocuksun, elma yanaklı güzel. Canım benim bi'tanem benim
Oh, what a sweet child you are, with beautiful apple cheeks. My dear, my precious
Unutamadığım hatıralar pek çok yavrum. Güzel oğlum. Allah ömrünü uzun etsin, işin rast gelsin
I have many unforgettable memories, my child. My beautiful son. May Allah grant you a long life and success in your endeavors
Daima hayır duaları gönderiyorum sana da, senin gibi. Yavrularımın hep(i)sine
I always send prayers of goodness to you, just like I do to all my children
Bi' de yatarken nasıl dualar ediyo'm: 'Yarabbi evlatlarımı torunlarımı sen bütün kötülüklerden koru
Also, when I pray before sleeping, I say: 'Oh Lord, protect my children and grandchildren from all evil
Kem esirge, bütün iyilikleri ver. Nazardan koru. Felaketten koru. Trafik kazasından koru
Grant them abundance, bestow all goodness upon them. Protect them from the evil eye. Protect them from disasters. Protect them from traffic accidents
Hayırlı [?] eyle, bol paralar ver' diyo'm
Grant them goodness [?], give them abundant wealth,' I say
Ne dualar ediyo'm. Hepinize de
What prayers I offer. To all of you
Canım, unutamadığım hatıralar pek çok (pek çok, pek çok)
My dear, I have many unforgettable memories (so many, so many, so many)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Savas Yurderi
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